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What are prohibited investments in a self-directed account?

Updated over a year ago

According to the IRS, investments that cannot be held by any type of Individual Retirement Account include:

  • Life insurance policies

  • Collectibles (including works of art, gems, rugs, antiques, stamps and alcoholic beverages)

  • Stock in an S corporation (as defined in 26 USC 1361)

  • Certain metals and coins (see 26 USC 408(m)(3))

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