Advanta IRA is one of the nation’s leading self-directed account administrators. We often encounter questions from people who want to know about self-directed investing. Below are 15 of the most frequently asked questions about how a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) works with alternative investments, including types of accounts, a list of common assets, and how to fund a new account.
Using alternative investments to build retirement wealth is a smart strategy in today’s economy—especially when combined with an erratic stock market. Alternative investments often have a low correlation with stock market performance and have the potential to produce positive returns even when the stock market is down and when inflation is high. This is why the SDIRA is becoming more popular with savvy retirement savers like you.
Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions about a SDIRA
- What is an SDIRA?
Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and solo 401(k)s work like their conventional counterparts with two powerful exceptions:
- Self-directed plans allow alternative investments th
Read More...