What could your child's 530A account be worth?

Every eligible U.S. child born 2025–2028 gets a $1,000 federal seed in a new tax-advantaged investment account. Small contributions now compound for decades. Drag the sliders — see the answer in seconds.

At age 18
$35,669
At age 36
$119,911
At age 72
$1,355,136

In today's dollars, assuming a 7% average annual return after inflation and a 0.03% fund fee. Actual results will vary — these are estimates, not guarantees.

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What is a 530A account?

A 530A custodial account (marketed as a “Trump Account”) is a tax-advantaged investment account for minors created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. Money is invested in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund, grows tax-deferred, and belongs to the child at 18, when it behaves like a Traditional IRA. Anyone — parents, relatives, employers, even charities — can contribute up to a combined $5,000 per child per year.

Read the FAQ or check the statute and other primary sources on our Resources page. Rules verified as of 2026-07-12.

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