# 90 Things You Can Invest In With a Self-Directed IRA

One of the greatest advantages of a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) is that it gives you the freedom to invest in things that interest you. A Self-Directed IRA gives you the opportunity to build a truly diversified portfolio, and take advantage of **[alternative investments](https://www.theentrustgroup.com/investments)**.

Rather than insist on particular investments and restrict access to others (such as alternative assets), a Self-Directed IRA cracks the concept wide open to give you access to its full potential. To give you an idea of what that potential is, here's our list of 90 things you can invest in with a Self-Directed IRA.

## Private Equity

- Joint ventures
- Limited partnerships
- Venture capital
- Hedge funds
- LLCs

## Precious Metals

- Gold
- Silver
- Platinum
- Palladium

## Private Lending

- Micro loans
- Secured notes
- Mortgage Notes
- Unsecured notes
- Corporate debt
- Land trusts
- Equity participation loans
- Equipment financing
- Construction loans

## Traditional Assets

- Annuities
- Stocks
- Bonds

## Real Estate

- Single family homes
- Multi-family homes
- Condos
- Shopping malls
- Parking garages
- Hotels
- Undeveloped land
- Mobile home parks
- Vacation Rentals
- Storage units
- Office buildings
- Townhomes
- HUD homes
- Assisted living facilities
- Developed land
- Hospitals
- Retirement homes
- Recreational facilities
- Shipping yards
- Marinas
- Airport runways
- Airplane hangars
- Shipping centers
- REITs
- Resorts
- Concert halls
- Theaters
- Farmland

## Other Alternative Investments

- Manufacturing plants
- Cryptocurrency
- Oil and gas
- Water rights
- Mineral rights
- Livestock
- Show horses
- Movie productions
- Royalty interests
- FOREX
- Futures
- Food trucks
- Crowdfunding
- Billboard signage
- Factoring investments
- Equipment leasing
- Accounts receivable
- Structured settlements
- Supermarkets
- Wind farms
- Apiaries
- Orchards
- Green energy
- Vineyards
- Start-ups
- Gyms
- Record labels
- Cruise lines
- Bowling alleys
- Art galleries
- Canneries

This list is just the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of other things you can invest in with your Self-Directed IRA, depending on your creativity and understanding of the **[IRS rules](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590a.pdf)**. If the law allows your investment, your SDIRA can hold it—period.

## What You Can't Invest in With a SDIRA

The restrictions on IRA investments are outlined in **[IRS Publication 590](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590a.pdf)**. Your IRA funds can't be used to invest in collectibles, including:

- Art
- Rugs
- Antiques
- Metals\*
- Gems
- Stamps
- Coins\*\*
- Alcoholic beverages
- Life insurance

For more information about specific investments, check out our **[Investments](https://www.theentrustgroup.com/investments)** page.

\*except for gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion.

Entrust does not promote any investments. Entrust provides the administration, information, and tools to make self-direction straightforward and compliant.

\*\*except for gold and silver coins minted by the US Treasury Department.