Here are some examples of investments that an IRA is allowed to invest in that you might utilize for higher returns than you are enjoying now.
Trust Deeds (www.CopperRiverFunding.com is one I like)
Tax Certificates
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds
Land
Mortgage Pools
Currency
Private Notes and Loans
Commercial Paper
Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
Limited Partnerships (LP’s)
Foreclosure Property
And more . . .
Many individuals have asked their broker about alternative investments and have been told that it cannot be done. What they are not being told is that they can make their investment; they just can’t do it with their current brokerage firm.