The security of an IRA depends on a variety of factors, and whether an IRA held at a traditional custodian or brokerage is more secure than one held at a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) custodian can depend on the specific custodians in question. In general, traditional custodians or brokerages are more established and have more resources … Read More
Traditional IRA custodians or brokerages may not service alternative assets for a variety of reasons. One reason is that managing and administering alternative assets can be more complex and time-consuming than managing traditional investments like stocks and bonds. This can increase the administrative burden and costs for the custodian or brokerage. Another reason is that … Read More
Alternative assets, as they relate to an IRA, are investment types that are not typically available through traditional IRA custodians or brokerages. Examples of alternative assets that can be held in an IRA include real estate, private equity, and precious metals. Investing in alternative assets within an IRA can offer several benefits. For example, real … Read More
Self-direction in the context of an IRA means that you can choose and manage your own investments within the account, rather than relying on a financial advisor or a pre-set menu of investment options. While many traditional IRAs are managed by financial institutions that offer a limited selection of investment options, a self-directed IRA allows … Read More
The main difference between investing directly and investing through a tax-advantaged plan like a Traditional IRA is the tax treatment of your contributions and earnings. When you invest directly in a taxable brokerage account, you use after-tax dollars to make your investments. This means that you don’t receive any tax benefits for your contributions, and … Read More
The main difference between a Roth and a Traditional IRA is the moment in time that you pay taxes on your contributions and earnings. With a Traditional IRA, you make contributions with pre-tax dollars, which means you get a tax deduction for the amount you contribute on your tax return. The money in the account … Read More
New Direction Trust Company (“New Direction”) performs the duties of a directed custodian. It does not provide any investment advice, legal advice, or tax advice. New Direction does not undertake any due diligence for you, including with respect to any investment or investment provider featured in this blog post or joint webinar or any other investments that you choose to hold in your New Direction account(s). Any information regarding any investment provider or investments that is contained in this blog post or Webinar was provided by the third-party investment provider. New Direction is not affiliated with, does not control or direct, and has no responsibility over any third-party investment provider or investment, and the inclusion of any investment provider or investment options in this blog post or Webinar does not represent an endorsement or recommendation of the investment provider or investment by New Direction in any way. New Direction does not endorse or recommend any investment provider or investment, including those found in this blog post or Webinar. Information and third-party links contained in this blog post or webinar are provided for informational purposes only, and it is solely the responsibility of investors to perform their own, independent due diligence on any investment opportunity. Investors should consult their own investment, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment choices.
