Alternative Investments 101
Your diversified portfolio could use a little more diversity
As investors, we’re all advised to do things a certain way (Stocks. Bonds. Rinse. Repeat.), leaving those more spirited investors looking for other options.
Fortunately, a self-directed account gives you the control, freedom, and flexibility to pursue alternative investments with greater opportunity, while protecting your portfolio from stock market volatility.
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Investment Options
The world is your portfolio
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REAL ESTATE
From office buildings to raw land, your self-directed IRA can tap the booming real estate market.
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PRIVATE EQUITY
Build a stake in the next big start-up through private stock offerings or crowdfunding platforms.
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PRIVATE LENDING
Those in need of capital are avoiding the banks. Satisfy a rising demand by acquiring fractional debt or originating loans with your IRA.
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CHECKBOOK IRA/LLC
Establish an LLC/entity, fund it with your retirement dollars, and fulfil investments yourself.
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PRECIOUS METALS
Your IRA can purchase physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from the dealer of your choosing.
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OTHER INVESTMENTS
Make money with timber, oil/mineral rights, livestock, and other such alternative IRA investments.
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REAL ESTATE
From office buildings to raw land, your self-directed account can tap into the booming real estate market.
LEARN MORE![Office chairs](https://ndtco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Triangle_PrivateEquity.png)
PRIVATE EQUITY
Build a stake in the next big start-up through private stock offerings or crowdfunding platforms.
LEARN MORE![Business deal](https://ndtco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Triangle_PrivateLending.png)
PRIVATE LENDING
Satisfy demand for capital for those looking beyond banks by originating loans with your self-directed account.
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CHECKBOOK IRA/LLC
Establish an LLC/entity, fund it with your retirement dollars, and fulfill investments yourself.
LEARN MORE![Gold coin](https://ndtco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Triangle_PreciousMetals.png)
PRECIOUS METALS
Your account can purchase physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from the sponsor of your choosing.
LEARN MORE![Tree overhanging on a beach](https://ndtco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Triangle_OtherInvestments.png)
OTHER INVESTMENTS
Make money with timber, oil/mineral rights, livestock, and other such alternative IRA investments.
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Investment Process
For investments off the beaten path, you need a good trail guide
That’s where we come in. While the choice to invest in a brewery or a condo complex is entirely up to you, getting your self-directed funds to their final destination is up to us.
So while you focus on big ideas, we’ll help turn them into done deals.
CASE STUDIES
Real stories.
Real investments.
Real success.
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Real Estate 101: Investing in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA
ONLINEPeople are often surprised to hear they can use their retirement funds to invest in real estate, but investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA is a great way to diversify your portfolio. In this webinar, you will learn what types of real estate assets are available, how qualified retirement plans can participate in real estate, and the rules associated with investing in real estate. Join NDTCO’s Chris Tanner as he shares his vast knowledge and provides tools that could help you determine how you could navigate the real estate market and use your tax-advantaged funds to invest in real estate.REGISTER