
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange jointly rang the opening bell at the White House on July 6, 2026, celebrating 250 years of American independence and marking the first trading day for Trump Accounts. This new federal initiative provides a $1,000 seed investment for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028, encouraging long-term investing from birth. Nasdaq will match the government’s contribution for its employees' newborns and offer payroll deductions for additional contributions. The program aims to foster financial wellness and broaden economic participation among American children from an early age.