Investing for children can include ETFs

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Taking the time to pick the right investments for children and grandchildren is a worthwhile endeavour. Here’s a look at two aspects of an investment program for children. First are the administrative aspects of setting up the investment program. If the child is under the age of 18, she or he cannot yet invest as an adult; however, there are savings and investment options available. Second is the time horizon for investing for children. Longer-term horizons provide more scope to include low-fee ETFs that focus on high-quality growth stocks. How to get started When starting on the road to investing for children, a good first option for you (and the child) is to open a bank account in the child’s name. All of the major banks have special bank accounts for children, usually without service fees on basic transactions. If you want to build an investment portfolio for a child, then an informal in-trust account is a low-cost and flexible option. (Investments or investment accounts…