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WHY SELF DIRECT:
Self-directed Retirement Plans

The benefits of self-directed retirement plans are many. But the key to why you should self direct is diversification. Diversification reduces risk in a portfolio and delivers consistent performance in all economic conditions.

True Diversification is Essential

The top five investment asset classes are:

  1. Equities (stocks)
  2. Fixed-income (bonds)
  3. Cash equivalents (money market)
  4. Real estate (land and property)
  5. Commodities (grain, gold, oil)

Benefits of a self-directed Retirement Plan

When you have a self-directed retirement plans you get access to all investment options available by law. This includes the top asset classes as listed above. In addition to true diversification, self-directing allows you to take control of your retirement and invest in what you know with Freedom Growth providing you guidance and education along the way.

What are self-directed IRAs?

History
  • ERISA passed in 1974 which gave birth to the IRA and 401k.
  • Wall Street immediately seized the role as custodian.

Terminology

  • self-directed: retirement account for unrestricted investing
  • Traditional Investment: those made in the stock market
  • Non-traditional or alternative investments: everything else

The Law

Prohibited Transactions

  • Life insurance, collectibles and stock in S corps
  • Transaction for non-investment purposes
  • Transaction with disqualified person
  • Owner cannot benefit directly or indirectly

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