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Once your account is open and funded, you can start investing through your Alto self-directed IRA. Investing with an Alto self-directed IRA can provide more flexibility, control and a wider suite of investment options. Other advantages include:

Tax efficiency

Like other IRAs, self-directed IRAs can offer tax-deferred or tax-free growth, depending on which IRA type is chosen. This allows investors to compound earnings without the drag of annual taxation.

Diversification

SDIRAs enable investors to build portfolios that extend beyond public markets. Exposure to alternative asset classes may help enhance long-term portfolio resilience and hedge against inflation.

Duration matching

Since retirement savings are designed for long-term use, allocating a portion of those funds to less liquid investments like private equity or real assets can align investment timelines with retirement horizons.

Private market investment options available through Alto

Private market investing includes a range of asset classes, accessible through an SDIRA:

Private equity

Acquiring ownership stakes in established, income-generating companies.

Venture capital

Funding early- or growth-stage businesses, often associated with higher risk and higher potential return.

Private credit

Providing loans to businesses outside traditional banking systems.

Real assets

Investing in tangible assets like private real estate, infrastructure, farmland or natural resources.

Important considerations before 
you invest

Because of the flexibility they offer investors, self-directed IRAs are subject to strict IRS regulations. A custodian like Alto must hold the assets, and the account holder must comply with rules surrounding prohibited transactions, required minimum distributions and contribution limits.

Before investing, account holders should carefully assess each opportunity’s risks, liquidity constraints and potential returns. With proper diligence, a self-directed IRA can be a powerful tool for investors seeking greater control and diversification in their retirement portfolio.

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