President Donald Trump simultaneously rang the NYSE and NASDAQ opening bells today to officially launch the advent of “Trump Accounts.”
These new accounts were part of the One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law in 2025. As it stands today, children born between 2025 and 2028 will receive $1000 from the US Department of Treasury which will be invested in the stock market in tax deferred accounts and accessible when they turn 18. Eligibility is also determined by household income of under $150,000.
Following the creation of Trump Accounts large investors announced commitments to contribute funds, most prominently Michael and Susan Dell who have donated $6.25 billion.
Michael Dell started his eponymous firm in his college dorm room with just $1000 and now, he is supporting wealth creation for the youth while setting an example for others
This past week, the White House announced that nearly 6 million Trump Accounts have been opened, with 1.4 million eligible for the $1,000 pilot program contribution.
The US Department of Treasury allows corporations and individuals to make direct donations of publicly traded stock and some firms have announced matching programs.
VC and entrepreneur Brad Gerstner, a thought leader in the creation of the Trump Accounts, predicts a future where all American children will benefit from the program.
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