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How to potentially earn tax-free income with real estate
40+ alternative investments: real estate, crypto, private equity & more
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354,000
Accounts
$81B
Under Custody
50+
Years in Financial
Services
BBB
Rating: A+
Best Self-Directed
IRA Company 2020-2024
Best Self-Directed IRA for Private Equity, Precious Metals 2024
Discover why clients have entrusted us to be the custodian of 354,000 accounts
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Nearly Endless Investment Opportunities for Informed Investors
Set up a Universal Self-Directed IRA and invest in:
Real Estate
Predictable, versatile investments that fuel your passions.
Stocks & Bonds
Invest in publicly traded assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Promissory Notes
A hands-off investment with steady profit potential.
Private Entities
Unleash your inner venture capitalist – with your retirement account.
Cryptocurrency
Emerging asset backed by specialized service, state-of-the-art platform.
Real Estate
Predictable, versatile investments that fuel your passions.
Stocks & Bonds
Invest in publicly traded assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Promissory Notes
A hands-off investment
with steady
profit potential.
Private Entities
Unleash your inner venture capitalist – with your retirement account.
Cryptocurrency
Emerging asset backed by specialized service, state-of-the-art platform.
Free Guide + 15-Minute IRA Strategy Session
Why Investors Are Switching to the Universal IRA
Traditional custodians lock you into limited options. We give you the freedom to invest in almost anything all from one account.
Getting Started is Easy
It’s as simple as 1-2-3. Open and fund your new self-directed IRA,
then start investing in the almost endless possibilities.
Create and fund your account.
How to take back control of your financial future with real estate, one of history’s most reliable wealth builders.
Direct your eligible investment.
How you can easily buy and hold real estate in your self-directed IRA free from immediate taxation and build yourself a nest-egg for your ideal retirement.
Manage your investment.
Our streamlined technology and expert service keep you informed and ready to respond quickly to new opportunities.
Free Guide + 15-Minute IRA Strategy Session
Now’s the Time to Get Set Up.
Whether or not you have an investment in mind, we’ll help you set up and fund your account so you’re ready to direct. your funds when you find an opportunity that fits your financial goals.
Equity Trust just did a transaction for me allowing me to buy a property in literally a few hours. It was critical that we closed that day and they made it happen!
Great company for investments and very trustworthy. They made things quick, simple, and easy. There are always people to talk to you on the phone unlike other companies with answering machines. My wife and I put our entire 401(k) and pension into ETC for investment. It’s a very good company.
Equity Trust is the best when investing in real estate with your IRA. Every year the transactions become easier and more streamlined through Equity Trust’s innovation. Their commitment to the customer is fantastic. It’s like we are on the same team.
Free Guide + 15-Minute IRA Strategy Session
Our Most Popular Universal Self-Directed IRA Investing Guide
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Discover why clients have entrusted us to be the custodian of 354,000 accounts.
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Best Self-Directed IRA company
2020 - 2024
Best Self-Directed IRA for Private Equity, Precious Metals 2024
BBB Rating: A+
$52B
Assets Under Custody
and Administration**
368,000+
Accounts Under Custody
and Administration**
50
Years in Financial
Services*
The days of needing a separate IRA account for each asset class are over!
One IRA for All Your Investments
Real Estate
Predictable, versatile investments that fuel your passions
Stocks & Bonds
A hands-off investment
with steady profit potential
Private Entities
Unleash your inner venture capitalist – with your retirement account
Private Entities
Emerging asset backed by specialized service, state-of-the-art platform
Precious Metals
Solid diversification option with a history of outshining traditional assets
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