A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) is a type of individual retirement account that holds alternative assets such as real estate, commodities, tax liens, private equity placements, and limited partnerships.

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This type of IRA allows you to hold alternative investments in a retirement account, but it comes with complex rules and risks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

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The difference lies in the type of investments you can hold in the account. While a traditional IRA or Roth IRA might be used to invest in CDs or mutual funds, a self-directed IRA can be invested in ...