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Both charge 0.03% annually, but VTI holds 3,598 stocks versus SPTM's 1,509—a key tradeoff between breadth and focus for core market exposure.

We compare all five ETFs available for Trump Accounts, including their fees, diversification, historical performance and long-term growth potential.

The Treasury Department has issued new Trump Account guidance, emphasizing low-cost investments.

Trump Accounts are a good start to set children on the path to financial success, but there are additional investment moves that can make a big difference.

Trump Accounts officially launched in July, introducing a new tax-deferred investing option for children. Here are the key features.

Children born between 2025 and 2028 are eligible for a one-time $1,000 deposit from the US government. Here's how the money can be put to work.

Money contributed to Trump Accounts at launch will be put in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF as an initial default investment.

Both funds charge 0.03% expense ratios and delivered similar 1-year returns, but differ in holdings count and five-year performance.

At launch, all funds in a Trump Account will be automatically invested in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, a low-cost index fund that tracks the performance of the S&P 500.