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In addition to traditional investments such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, trading accounts can also be used to invest in foreign currency exchange (forex or FX) and commodities futures trading. You can opt for a trading account that you manage, or one that is mainly managed by a financial professional. Either option can be included within an Equity Trust retirement account.
Possibilities for trading accounts include:
A decentralized global market where the world’s currencies trade. Profit potential comes from the currency’s fluctuations in value.
A contract to purchase a commodity (such as grains, meat, and livestock) at a for a specific price on a specified date.
Includes traditional investments such as stocks and bonds.
Forex, commodities, and futures can be attractive because of the ease of money movement and market availability. Plus, when traded in a retirement account, you can reduce or eliminate taxes on profits.
In the case of forex, the asset can be quickly converted to cash
Hedge against stock performance with an asset not tied to the market
Forex markets are open 24 hours a day, five days a week
Equity Trust enables you to easily invest in forex, commodities, and futures using your self-directed IRA or other account, tax-deferred or tax-free.
Here’s what you need to know to reap the benefits of this powerful investment type in your self-directed account:
One of our specialized counselors will walk you through the process, or you can do it online with myEQUITY.
Complete a new-account application with the trading account provider of your choice.
Upload a signed trading account application and a completed Trading Account Direction of Investment form to Equity Trust for processing. This can be done in myEQUITY.
What are you investing for? Whether your “why” is retirement, healthcare expenses, or a loved one’s education, we make the journey easy with innovative technology and first-class service.
Traditional financial institutions limit your account to traditional investments. With Equity Trust, you can truly diversify into a range of options including real estate, private entities, cryptocurrency, precious metals, and more, in addition to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds – all in one account.
Our size, expertise, and technology help us ensure that we’re there when you need us most. With nearly 400 associates focused on processing more than 1.2 million transactions each year, we work diligently to enhance your experience with us.
Our knowledgeable, client-focused associates are here to provide dedicated, personalized service, from opening your account to assisting you with investment transactions. You can lean on our more than 45 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Don’t have an investment in mind? Most custodians establish your account and leave you on your own to figure it out. Our Investment District online marketplace enables you to find potential investment opportunities with the click of a button.
Learn how it works, the investing rules, a real-life example, and how to get started.
Browse the tax-advantaged accounts and find one that matches your savings goals – from retirement to education to health care savings.
Set yourself up for success by digging deeper into the unique investing rules involved when using self-directed IRAs.
Our knowledgeable IRA Counselors can answer your questions about the self-directed investing process and share insight and education about our self-directed accounts to help you decide what options may be best for you.
We respect your privacy and will not use the information you provide for any other purpose.
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