HOW TO BUY STOCKS FOR KIDS
We make it easy to buy stocks for kids. It’s a unique and fun gift—and a powerful way to teach them about the stock market. We recommend our One Share with Stock Certificate gifts for the full experience.
- Pick a company they love to spark excitement and engagement.
- Let them experience real stock ownership, with each mailing from their company offering another learning opportunity.
- Give a stock certificate they can hold to grab their attention and make ownership real. It's perfect for display and bragging rights!
This smart gift can change a child’s life—just like it did for our founder.
1. PICK A STOCK THEY LOVE
Picking a stock they can relate to and get excited about is more important than investment value at this point.
- 150+ companies to match any interest.
- Easy to order:
- Provide shareholder name/address (and adult if a minor).
- Select options like frame, gift wrap, etc.
- Provide billing and shipping info.
2. ADD SHAREHOLDER BOOK (OPTIONAL)
Our vividly colored book explains in simple terms what it means to be a shareholder, what to expect, and the basics about stocks.
- Ages 8-25
- Includes activities, resources and a discount coupon for their next share.
3. THE STOCK CERTIFICATE - A CRITICAL ELEMENT
The stock certificate is a physical representation of ownership and is crucial to grab their attention. Kids need something tangible that a brokerage account just doesn't provide.
- Give the stock certificate as the attention-getter.
- Hang it on the wall to keep it front and center - and for bragging rights.
- Authentic registered certificates may also have collectible value.
4. LET THEM EXPERIENCE STOCK OWNERSHIP
Each mailing from THEIR company becomes a learning opportunity.
- Dividend checks
- Annual reports
- Invites to shareholder meetings
- Voting proxies
- Some companies have other perks
Have them check their stock quote periodically.
Mad Money's Jim Cramer agrees.