What Is a Gold IRA?
What Is a Self-Directed IRA?
How Does a Gold IRA Work?
- Types of Gold IRA Accounts
- Does My Account Qualify?
- How to Set Up Your Account
- Funding Your Gold IRA
- IRA-Approved Coins
- Secure Storage Options
Why Invest in a Gold IRA?
Precious Metals & Coin Types
IRA Withdrawal Rules
Retirement Planning
- How Much Do I Need To Retire?
- When Should I Start Saving?
- IRS Contribution Rules and Limits
- Social Security Benefits Overview
- How Inflation Affects Retirement
Types of Retirement Accounts
What Is a Self-Directed IRA?
A self-directed IRA is a powerful retirement account that gives you more control and more options than a traditional IRA. While conventional IRAs typically limit you to paper assets like mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, a self-directed IRA opens the door to alternative investments—such as physical gold and other IRS-approved precious metals.
It offers the same tax advantages you’d expect from a standard IRA, but with far greater flexibility in how you grow and protect your retirement saving
Why Choose a Self-Directed IRA?
Most retirement plans are heavily tied to the stock market, which can swing dramatically with economic cycles. A self-directed IRA allows you to diversify beyond traditional assets—giving your portfolio the resilience to weather volatility and the potential to grow in uncertain times.
With this kind of account, you can:
- Diversify outside Wall Street
- Invest in real, physical assets
- Preserve wealth during market downturns
- Maintain full IRS-compliant tax benefits
Precious metals like gold and silver have been trusted for generations as a hedge against inflation, political instability, and financial uncertainty.
Your Trusted Partner in Retirement Diversification
At American Alternative Assets, we make the process simple and secure. Our specialists work with trusted custodians such as Strata Trust, Equity Trust, GoldStar Trust, IRA Innovations, and The Entrust Group to ensure your self-directed IRA is properly structured and compliant.
We’ll help you:
- Choose IRS-approved metals that align with your financial goals
- Navigate the account setup process quickly and clearly
- Avoid unnecessary fees or regulatory errors
Our team is committed to clarity, transparency, and helping you make confident decisions about your financial future.
Ready to Explore Alternative Investments?
Open a self-directed IRA with American Alternative Assets and take control of your retirement on your terms. Whether you’re looking to move funds from an existing IRA or start fresh, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Call us at 888-503-1553 or schedule your free consultation today.