Funds fit for teenage investors

NEW YORK (Money Magazine)

"At that stage in life, $1,400 seems like all the money in the world," says financial planner Tim Maurer, co-author of The Ultimate Financial Plan. So don't risk big losses that could scare her away from the market forever.

A balanced fund -- one holding both stocks and bonds -- should provide smoother growth than pure stocks.

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A good pick: Vanguard Star (VGSTX) , which comprises 11 Vanguard funds and holds everything from international stocks to short-term bonds. The minimum buy-in is $1,000 -- unlike many other funds, low enough for your situation.

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While Maurer terms Star relatively safe, your daughter can cut her risk further by putting some of her cash in a money-market fund instead.

First Published: September 3, 2013: 6:10 AM ET

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