Answer: Yes, but..the minor will need a parent/guardian to create the account with them.

Questions:

1. Why do you think there’s an age requirement in order to create a brokerage account?
2. Do you think it is a good idea to open a brokerage account now? Explain your answer.
3. How could you convince your parents/guardians that they should help you open a brokerage account? What would be your most compelling point?

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Behind the numbers (from Investopedia):

An underage person cannot open a brokerage account on his or her own. However, it is possible for an underage person to have a brokerage account with his or her own name attached to it. But to accomplish this, a parent or guardian must also be involved with the account.

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