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News and Trends

Is America in a Recession? Should Investors Seek Refuge in Alternative Asset Classes?

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Educational Events

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Private Entity Investing for Investors of All Experience Levels

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Real Estate Buy & Rehab with a Self-Directed Account

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3 Types of Real Estate Transactions Using a Self-Directed Account

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Announcing an Easier Way to Find Investments

It’s now easier than ever to find the most in-demand investment opportunities for your self-directed account. Introducing Investment District, where you can browse and choose from high-end platforms and providers in the cryptocurrency, lending, precious metals, private equity/crowdfunding, and turnkey real estate asset classes.

Locate an Investment Opportunity

Investor Insights Blog

Visit our blog for the latest self-directed investing news and educational resources.

As leading custodian of self-directed IRAs and other accounts, Equity Trust enables individual investors to diversify portfolios through alternative assets and create future wealth by investing in assets they know best.

Our blog features the latest news and educational resources regarding alternative asset investing in tax-advantaged self-directed IRAs and related topics.

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What do Equity Trust Clients Say?

Due diligence is essential. We understand you want to consider all available information before making an important decision such as choosing a self-directed IRA custodian. We can provide countless reasons why Equity Trust Company is the best custodian for your self-directed account, but don’t just take our word for it; here are Equity Trust Company reviews from actual clients.

REVIEW WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT US

Client Case Studies & Success Stories

Dozens of Client Case Study Webinars & Whitepapers present active self-directed IRA investors detailing their current successes with a variety of asset types.

Your Stories: Investing with a Purpose (videos and written case studies)

Self-Directed IRA Case Studies Guide (PDF)

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Video Resource Center

View our videos to quickly learn about the benefits of self-directed IRAs, and more about investing in Real Estate, Private Lending, and Private Entities with an IRA.

VIEW SELF-DIRECTED IRA VIDEOS

Forms to Manage Your Account

Forms to direct an investment or manage your account can be accessed through the button below. Or skip the form… As myEQUITY.com provides a faster, easier way to invest and manage your account.

Log into myEQUITY to use online wizards to guide you through the process for submitting transactions (such as Bill Pay and Distributions). Go to the Transaction Launcher within myEQUITY to upload completed forms and submit your request.

If you don’t yet have a myEQUITY login, you can still pay an invoice online with our one-time payment e-check/ACH or credit card payment options. If you need assistance with any form, our Client Service Team is available to help.

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Check Before You Invest: Fraud & Scam Prevention

Learn how to perform due diligence on investment opportunities, identify potential scams and fraud, and report them.

Investor fraud is a problem for all Americans, and the greatest tool for preventing fraud is education and knowledge.

“An informed and skeptical investor is the best defense against fraud,”
— Mary L. Schapiro, 29th Chairman of the SEC

Equity Trust, in conjunction with the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA), has compiled governmental and industry resources to help you, the self-directed investor, in making your investment decisions.

As with any investment, a risk of being victimized by fraud and scams is a possibility. Find out what you can do to protect yourself.

(Please Note: Outside of FDIC insured investment products, all investments carry risk including loss of principal. No governmental agency or IRA custodian approves or guarantees investments.)

Additional Resources
  • IRS Contribution Limits and Deadlines
  • IRS Publications
  • Relevant Legislation and Court Rulings
Fraud & Scam Resources

IRA Contribution Limits

See how much you can contribute to each account type per year.

View Contribution Limits

Retirement Calculators

RMD and 401(k) Contribution Calculators

Available from the SEC Investor.gov website:


Available from AARP.org:

Calculators

Blog

Investor Insights Blog

Visit our blog for the latest self-directed investing news and educational resources.

As leading custodian of self-directed IRAs and other accounts, Equity Trust enables individual investors to diversify portfolios through alternative assets and create future wealth by investing in assets they know best.

Our blog features the latest news and educational resources regarding alternative asset investing in tax-advantaged self-directed IRAs and related topics.

Access the Blog

Customer Reviews

What do Equity Trust Clients Say?

Due diligence is essential. We understand you want to consider all available information before making an important decision such as choosing a self-directed IRA custodian. We can provide countless reasons why Equity Trust Company is the best custodian for your self-directed account, but don’t just take our word for it; here are Equity Trust Company reviews from actual clients.

REVIEW WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT US

Client Stories

Client Case Studies & Success Stories

Dozens of Client Case Study Webinars & Whitepapers present active self-directed IRA investors detailing their current successes with a variety of asset types.

Your Stories: Investing with a Purpose (videos and written case studies)

Self-Directed IRA Case Studies Guide (PDF)

Access All Case Studies

Video Resource Center

Video Resource Center

View our videos to quickly learn about the benefits of self-directed IRAs, and more about investing in Real Estate, Private Lending, and Private Entities with an IRA.

VIEW SELF-DIRECTED IRA VIDEOS

Forms

Forms to Manage Your Account

Forms to direct an investment or manage your account can be accessed through the button below. Or skip the form… As myEQUITY.com provides a faster, easier way to invest and manage your account.

Log into myEQUITY to use online wizards to guide you through the process for submitting transactions (such as Bill Pay and Distributions). Go to the Transaction Launcher within myEQUITY to upload completed forms and submit your request.

If you don’t yet have a myEQUITY login, you can still pay an invoice online with our one-time payment e-check/ACH or credit card payment options. If you need assistance with any form, our Client Service Team is available to help.

View All Forms

Fraud & Scam Prevention

Check Before You Invest: Fraud & Scam Prevention

Learn how to perform due diligence on investment opportunities, identify potential scams and fraud, and report them.

Investor fraud is a problem for all Americans, and the greatest tool for preventing fraud is education and knowledge.

“An informed and skeptical investor is the best defense against fraud,”
— Mary L. Schapiro, 29th Chairman of the SEC

Equity Trust, in conjunction with the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA), has compiled governmental and industry resources to help you, the self-directed investor, in making your investment decisions.

As with any investment, a risk of being victimized by fraud and scams is a possibility. Find out what you can do to protect yourself.

(Please Note: Outside of FDIC insured investment products, all investments carry risk including loss of principal. No governmental agency or IRA custodian approves or guarantees investments.)

Additional Resources
  • IRS Contribution Limits and Deadlines
  • IRS Publications
  • Relevant Legislation and Court Rulings
Fraud & Scam Resources

Contribution Limits

IRA Contribution Limits

See how much you can contribute to each account type per year.

View Contribution Limits

Retirement Calculators

Retirement Calculators

RMD and 401(k) Contribution Calculators

Available from the SEC Investor.gov website:


Available from AARP.org:

Calculators

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about self-directed IRAs, real estate in an IRA, transferring an account, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the advantages of opening a self-directed IRA?

Some advantages of self-directed IRAs include:

  • Tax-deferred or tax-free profits
  • Investment diversity (it is possible to invest in an array of assets in your retirement account)
  • Potentially building wealth for future beneficiaries
2

What types of accounts does Equity Trust offer?

Equity Trust offers a variety of IRAs, as well as other self-directed accounts, including: Equity Trust

  • Traditional IRA
  • Roth IRA
  • SIMPLE IRA
  • SEP IRA
  • Solo 401(k)
  • Roth Solo 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA)
3

What investment options are possible with an Equity Trust account?

Some of the investments Equity Trust clients make using their self-directed accounts include real estate, tax liens, digital currencies such as Bitcoin, private lending, purchasing notes, private placements, precious metals, forex and other investment options that are permissible under IRS guidelines.

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