Will Self Directed IRAs Become More Widely Used in 2106?


JD Alois in CrowdfundInsider.com writes in, Pensco Believes Title III Retail Crowdfunding May Benefit from IRA Money....

In a low-interest rate environment the hunt for yield is intense and new asset classes have been able to deliver better returns. Pensco believes that Title III of the JOBS Act, that allow for retail equity crowdfunding, may benefit from money held in IRA accounts.

In a study of approximately 1000 IRA investors, almost two-thirds (62%) indicated they were increasing allocations in new asset classes or intend to do so in the future. Twenty-five percent (25%) intend to do so in the next 5 years. Top asset classes? Real estate and private equity.

“Real estate is popular among self-directed IRA clients because of its potential for income generation and hedging against inflation, while private equity offers investors with long investment horizons the potential for growth,” said Kelly Rodriques, CEO of Pensco.