A self-directed IRA follows the same general IRS rules as other IRAs of the same type. The primary difference is the broader range of alternative assets the account can hold.

While many traditional financial institutions limit IRA holdings to conventional assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, self-directed IRAs may hold alternative assets, including real estate, private companies, promissory notes, and certain precious metals.

Mountain West IRA specializes in administering self-directed accounts that provide greater flexibility in asset selection. Account owners direct their own transactions, and all assets and transactions must comply with applicable IRS requirements.