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posted Jun 4, 2019 9:42:34 PM

Can futures be traded in a Roth IRA

Trading Futures contracts require a margin account.  Is Futures trading prohibited in a Roth IRA?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:42:35 PM

Do you have an income tax question?

Level 13
Jun 4, 2019 9:42:37 PM

Futures trading inside an IRA is not prohibited.

https://www.iraservicestrust.com/6-investments-that-arent-allowed-in-your-self-directed-ira

Tom Young


Level 3
Jun 4, 2019 9:42:39 PM

Is it taxable in the Roth IRA?