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title: "Stock Trading for Teens: Good Idea, or Recipe for Disaster?"
description: "Financial literacy is a good thing, and the earlier you can get started, the better. That's the stated reasoning behind Fidelity Investments' new \"youth account\" solution design for teens aged 13–17, but some experts think allowing teens to trade stocks is a risky proposition. This Barron's article explains the rise in young investors — and the potential risks it could entail."
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June 24, 2021

# Stock Trading for Teens: Good Idea, or Recipe for Disaster?

Financial literacy is a good thing and the earlier you can get started, the better. That's the...

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Financial literacy is a good thing and the earlier you can get started, the better. That's the stated reasoning behind Fidelity Investments' new "youth account" solution design for teens aged 13–17, but some experts think allowing teens to trade stocks is a risky proposition. This Barron's article explains the rise in young investors and the potential risks it could entail.

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