--- title: Preferred Trust Blog description: Preferred Trust, PTC, Self-Directed IRA, alternative investments in IRA --- [![Horizontal Logo-HighRes JPG cropped-2](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horizontal%20Logo-HighRes%20JPG%20cropped-2.jpg?width=234&height=66&name=Horizontal%20Logo-HighRes%20JPG%20cropped-2.jpg)](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/)   - Get Started - [Schedule Consultation](https://info.preferredtrustcompany.com/preferred-trust-company-consultation) - [Open an Account](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/self-directed-ira-applications/) - [About Preferred Trust](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) - [Client Testimonials](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/client-testimonials/) - SDIRA Resources - [Why Self-Direct?](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) - [Inherited IRAs](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/inherited_iras/) - [Prohibited Transactions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/prohibited_transactions/) - [IRA LLC](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/checkbook-ira-llc/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/faqs/) - [Retirement Industry Glossary](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/retirement-industry-glossary/) - [Media](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/media/) - [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog) - Community - [Company Partnership](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/company-partnership/) - [Investment Resources](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/resources-new/) - [Investment Services](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/investment-services/) - Forms - [Forms](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/forms/) - [Fee Schedule](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/fee-schedule/) - [Pay Your Fees](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/shop/) - [Login](https://icp.infovisa.com/0234) - Get Started - [Schedule Consultation](https://info.preferredtrustcompany.com/preferred-trust-company-consultation) - [Open an Account](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/self-directed-ira-applications/) - [About Preferred Trust](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) - [Client Testimonials](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/client-testimonials/) - SDIRA Resources - [Why Self-Direct?](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) - [Inherited IRAs](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/inherited_iras/) - [Prohibited Transactions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/prohibited_transactions/) - [IRA LLC](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/checkbook-ira-llc/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/faqs/) - [Retirement Industry Glossary](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/retirement-industry-glossary/) - [Media](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/media/) - [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog) - Community - [Company Partnership](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/company-partnership/) - [Investment Resources](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/resources-new/) - [Investment Services](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/investment-services/) - Forms - [Forms](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/forms/) - [Fee Schedule](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/fee-schedule/) - [Pay Your Fees](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/shop/) - [Login](https://icp.infovisa.com/0234) # Preferred Trust Blog [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/PTC%20Facebook%20Post%20Picture%20Golden%20Rule%201200x628.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) ## [The Golden Rules of Investing in Precious Metals with an IRA.](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira#comments-listing) Any investment comes with risk and every investment opportunity should warrant research and due diligence. Alternative investments can be both lucrative and powerful but, without doing your research,.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) October 10, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-1460777788-%20ben%20franklin%20bar%20chart.webp)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust) ## [New Avenues of Raising Capital: Partnering with Preferred Trust](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust#comments-listing) In the ever-evolving world of finance and investing, finding innovative ways to raise additional capital is paramount. As an investment sponsor, have you ever considered tapping into your client.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust) October 05, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/RMD%20Pig%20iStock-1366835584.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/precious-metals-what-are-my-required-minimum-distribution-options) ## [Precious Metals: What Are My Required Minimum Distribution Options?](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/precious-metals-what-are-my-required-minimum-distribution-options) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/precious-metals-what-are-my-required-minimum-distribution-options#comments-listing) At some point in your lifetime, you will be required to distribute the assets in your pre-tax/tax-deferred retirement account(s) (i.e., Traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA). Required Minimum.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/precious-metals-what-are-my-required-minimum-distribution-options) May 08, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Email%20+%20Blog%20+%20Ad%20Img/Senior%20Couple%201200x600.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/ira-annual-account-statement-faqs) ## [IRA Annual Account Statement FAQs](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/ira-annual-account-statement-faqs) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/ira-annual-account-statement-faqs#comments-listing) Annual IRA statement packages are provided to Preferred Trust Company clients to help them manage their Self-Directed IRA(s). [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/ira-annual-account-statement-faqs) April 05, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Lazy%20Blog%20Pig%20on%20blue%20background.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/retirement-funds-getting-lazy) ## [Retirement Funds Getting Lazy?](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/retirement-funds-getting-lazy) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/retirement-funds-getting-lazy#comments-listing) Long gone are the days where buying real estate is simply about finding a place to call home. Investors looking for above the average 5% to 6% annual S&P 500 returns have increasingly turned to real.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/retirement-funds-getting-lazy) March 20, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Email%20+%20Blog%20+%20Ad%20Img/Artboard%201.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-annual-ira-administration-fee-whats-included) ## [SD-IRA Annual IRA Administration Fee – What’s Included?](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-annual-ira-administration-fee-whats-included) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-annual-ira-administration-fee-whats-included#comments-listing) Did you know that, unlike brokerage firms, [Self-Directed IRA custodians](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) are not allowed to earn a commission off the investments in your IRA? That is [why Self-Directed IRA](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) custodians charge.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-annual-ira-administration-fee-whats-included) February 07, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Email%20+%20Blog%20+%20Ad%20Img/Legislation%20Secure%20Act%202.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/secure-act-2.0-ira-retirement-plan-updates) ## [SECURE Act 2.0: IRA Retirement Plan Updates](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/secure-act-2.0-ira-retirement-plan-updates) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/secure-act-2.0-ira-retirement-plan-updates#comments-listing) The passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 includes new updates for retirement plans, including IRAs. While Self-Directed IRAs allow you to invest in different types of assets, the same IRS rules and.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/secure-act-2.0-ira-retirement-plan-updates) January 24, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Email%20+%20Blog%20+%20Ad%20Img/Piggy%20Bank%20Penny%20IV.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/taxpayer-relief-2023-contribution-limits-increase) ## [Taxpayer Relief: 2023 Contribution Limits Increase!](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/taxpayer-relief-2023-contribution-limits-increase) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/taxpayer-relief-2023-contribution-limits-increase#comments-listing) The IRS just announced that retirement plan contribution limits increased for tax year 2023. Significant adjustments were also made to the income eligibility ranges for retirement plan tax-deductions.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/taxpayer-relief-2023-contribution-limits-increase) October 31, 2022 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Email%20+%20Blog%20+%20Ad%20Img/iStock-178972681%20Apple%20and%20Orange.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/fee-comparison-part-1-self-directed-vs-brokerage-firm-iras) ## [Fee Comparison: Self-Directed vs Brokerage Firm IRAs](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/fee-comparison-part-1-self-directed-vs-brokerage-firm-iras) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/fee-comparison-part-1-self-directed-vs-brokerage-firm-iras#comments-listing) If you are not familiar with the retirement industry, choosing the right IRA company, or custodian, that will help you achieve your investment goals can be confusing. Most of this confusion stems.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/fee-comparison-part-1-self-directed-vs-brokerage-firm-iras) September 26, 2022 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Email%20+%20Blog%20+%20Ad%20Img/Blog%205%20Ways%20to%20Boost%20Savings%20image%201000x500.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/5-ways-to-help-boost-your-retirement-savings) ## [5 Ways to Help Boost Your Retirement Savings](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/5-ways-to-help-boost-your-retirement-savings) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/5-ways-to-help-boost-your-retirement-savings#comments-listing) Not happy with the progress you are seeing in your retirement savings? Or are you looking for new ways to keep the momentum going? As markets fluctuate, laws change, and taxes inevitably increase, it.. 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