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Is a UGMA a good idea?

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Jul 7, 2026 · 07:28

I’m thinking of having a UGMA account opened for a child. I live in Pennsylvania where the age where the child gets it is 21. It will also be taxed. Should I just let my child open their own account at 18 or start at UGMA for them?

I’ve only been into stocks for a year, my kid is 16. So, he could just wait 2 years or they could wait 5 years and get a head start with me investing for them now.

Please let me know.