Allowable Investments for a 401(k)

Which investments in a 401(k)? This question can be best answered by indicating which investments are NOT allowed in a 401(k)?

The IRS indicates what 401(k)s cannot invest in rather than what they can invest in. The following clarifies investment restrictions for a 401(k).

• IRA-permitted investments - Information on which investments are permitted at Equity Trust and permitted under the Internal Revenue Code.
• Self Directed 401(k) rules - Information on what your 401(k) CANNOT invest in, and important rules to understand before making a self directed 401(k) investment.
• Common initial questions - Why haven’t you (or your advisors) heard of self directed IRAs before? Can my IRA really invest in these assets? Is self directed IRA investing right for me?