Account holders at Directed IRA can invest their IRA in any asset allowed by law. This includes non-publicly traded investments such as real estate, private equity funds, venture & startups, crypto, precious metals, notes, and more.
Single Family, Multifamily, Commercial, Syndications, Land, Vacation Rentals, Build-to-Rent, Mobile Home Parks, Tax Liens & Deeds…
Real Estate, Private Lending, Private Equity Investments, Small Business Ownership, Precious Metals, Crypto Trading…
Bitcoin, Altcoins (e.g. ETH, SOL, XRP), Stablecoins (e.g. USDC, Tether)…
Real Estate-Backed Loans, Secured Promissory Notes, Peer-To-Peer Lending, Bridge Loans, Hard Money Loans, Unsecured Promissory Notes…
Tech Startups, Early-Stage, Seed Funding, Series A, B, Or C Funding Rounds, Biotech & Healthcare Startups, Crowdfunding…
Index Funds, Actively Managed Mutual Funds, Dividend-Paying Stocks, Sector-Specific ETFs (e.g. Tech, Energy, Healthcare), International Stocks And Funds…
Oil & Gas, Livestock or Agricultural, Foreign Currency Trading (Forex), Timberland Investments…
Directed IRA does not sell or promote any investments, nor does it provide investment advice. The above list of investment options is not exhaustive and clients are responsible for conducting their own due diligence and ensuring compliance with IRS rules on prohibited transactions.
Self-directing your IRA lets you move beyond the limited options of traditional brokerage accounts, opening the door to a wide variety of asset classes. Explore what’s possible inside your IRA by checking out the resources below.
Once you’ve found an investment, select from the investment categories above to complete the required paperwork. Once your forms and any additional required documentation are submitted, our team will ensure that your transaction is processed quickly and accurately.
No, Directed IRA does not sell or promote investments of any kind. Directed IRA (Directed Trust Company) acts as a licensed and regulated custodian—providing self-directed accounts that grant the freedom of choosing and managing your own investments.
The best self-directed account type for you will depend on the nature of your investment and your financial goals. Consult with a tax or financial professional to determine whether a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Solo 401(k), or other account is most suited to your strategy. You can also book a new account call with our team if you need help getting started.
Directed IRA provides the tools and support to take full control of your retirement funds. Our team will streamline your investment process, ensure compliance with IRS rules, and deliver industry-leading processing times—making Directed IRA a simple and efficient platform to grow your portfolio. Directed IRA does not offer investments, does not offer investment advice, and does not endorse or conduct due diligence on any investment.
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Directed IRA is a Tradename of Directed Trust Company. Directed Trust Company performs the duties of a directed custodian, and as such does not provide due diligence to third parties on prospective investments, platforms, sponsors or service providers, and does not sell investments or provide investment, legal, or tax advice. Directed Trust Company is not an FDIC-insured financial institution. Alternative investments are not insured by the FDIC; are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by Directed Trust Company or any of its divisions; and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. While uninvested funds in certain types of Directed Trust Company accounts may be eligible for FDIC pass-through deposit insurance, certain conditions must be satisfied for such insurance coverage to apply. 2025 Directed Trust Company
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