Investing as a teenager the Russell 2000 index rose 5

The Russell 2000 index rose 5.1% as small-cap valuations reached attractive levels. Teen investors employing fractional share purchases can enter this basket affordably, benefiting from potential post-rate cut upside. "And not everybody agrees with it, but you never get everybody agreeing with it." Good financial habits in teenagers lay the foundation for financial security when they become adults, and since they are unlikely to learn them in school, parents need to step in. The MSCI Emerging Markets index posted a 3.4% increase amid Asia’s tech exports surge. Investing as a teenager in global ETFs can diversify currency and geopolitical risk while tapping into higher-growth economies.