UGMA (Uniform Gifts to Minors Act) investment accounts have been around since the 1950s and are a trusted way to help your child start their investment journey.
Easy setup
Start investing in as little as 5 minutes.
Hands-off investing
We’ll help you determine your risk tolerance and select the portfolio that works best for your child.
Tax advantages
UGMAs could help keep more money in your child’s account. See our FAQ’s below for details.
Personalized gifting
Share your child's unique gifting code and say goodbye broken toys or clothes they’ll outgrow.
Compounding is when the money your investments make get automatically reinvested, so they can potentially amake even more.
That’s how a recurring $1/day contribution could turn into over $10,000 in 18 years!
As a busy parent, you want to give your kids a head start in their financial futures. Here’s how a UGMA (“Uniform Gifts to Minors Act”) investment account for kids can help them start building healthy habits early and take them into adulthood.
Build healthy habits
Introduce your kids to the importance of investing early and often. Monthly recurring contributions help them see how money can grow over time!
Gifts that grow
Instead of toys that break, have family and friends give to your child’s UGMA investment account! Learn more here.
Prepare for financial independence
For most kids, this is their first time on their own. A UGMA account could help them focus on their studies by acting as an emergency fund, or helping them pay for daily needs.
WHAT ABOUT A 529 PLAN?
They can keep investing
Their UGMA account has legally transferred to them (age varies by state)—they can keep investing and growing what you’ve started!
For your grandkids, too
An account could help your child achieve their financial dreams—and use that money for your grandkids too!
Unlike a 529 plan, which is restricted to qualified education expenses, a UGMA investment account can be used for anything that benefits your child—no matter if it’s when they’re minors, in college, or beyond.
UGMA INVESTMENT
ACCOUNT
529 PLAN
Education
Sports uniforms
Art supplies
First car
Wedding
First car
Retirement
CAN I HAVE BOTH?
Yes! Having both a 529 and a UGMA investment account is a great way to set your child up for financial success at any stage of their life.
UGMAs will transfer to your child when they reach an age of majority (varies by state, typically 18-21 years old).
No more broken toys and unworn clothes!
Your child’s account comes with a unique gifting link that you can share with family and friends. They’ll be able to send personalized gifts for birthdays, holidays, or just because.
Fabric was founded by parents for parents. We know how daunting it can be to start your investing journey—which is why we work hard to keep our fees low. Your account comes with features like automated investing, access to a dashboard to track your investments, and portfolio options to fit different life stages. More details here
Many advisors charge commissions or a percentage of your assets. Here you’ll only pay $3/mo for one account, or $5/mo for multiple (that’s a flat fee, no matter how many accounts!).
*Fabric by Gerber Life and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
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