Open a Forex IRA Account
Trade forex markets using IRA funds through our partnership with Equity Trust, an industry-leading custodian of self-directed IRAs with 50 years of experience.
Forex trading in an IRA account
A self-directed IRA lets you access the global currency markets while taking advantage of potential tax-deferred or tax-free growth, depending on your IRA type. By opening a self-directed IRA with Equity Trust, you can fund your tastyfx forex IRA and start trading on a professional-grade platform.
TAX ADVANTAGES
Trade forex with tax-deffered or tax-free funds with a Traditional or Roth IRA. For specific questions, consult a tax professional.1
PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION
Forex provides global exposure beyond traditional stocks and bonds with 80+ currency pairs and flexible trade sizing.
24-HOUR ACCESS
Trade currencies and manage your positions 24 hours a day, five days a week.
Why Open a Forex IRA Account with tastyfx?
Recognized as Best Overall Broker by ForexBrokers.com2 seven years running, tastyfx offers a powerful avenue for diversifying your retirement portfolio through our forex IRA accounts. Trade 80+ currency pairs with $0 commissions3 and tight spreads—keeping more of your hard-earned money under your control.
Our platform is crafted for active traders with top-tier analytical tools to empower your strategies, while tax-deferred growth allows you to hedge against currency risks and seize global market opportunities strategically.
How to Start Trading Forex in your IRA
- Open a tastyfx account
- Once your retail account is activated, add an IRA account from your Accounts Dashboard by clicking on the "Add an IRA account" tile.
- If you do not have an Equity Trust account, you will be prompted to create one. Complete the application and fund your Equity Trust account.
- Your tastyfx IRA account will be activated once we receive confirmation from Equity Trust.
- Request the funds to be transferred from your Equity Trust account to your tastyfx IRA account.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Contribute or transfer funds to your Equity Trust account
- Select 'Send Funds to an Existing Investment'
- Select tastyfx and the amount you wish to transfer to tastyfx
- Allow ~48 hours for funds to appear in your tastyfx IRA account
For traders looking to diversify their retirement portfolio, forex can be a valuable alternative investment. However, it requires an understanding of market risks, regulatory limits, and long-term financial planning.
Depending on your IRA type, gains can be tax-deferred (Traditional IRA) or tax-free (Roth IRA). For specific questions, consult a tax professional.1
For the 2025 tax year, the maximum annual IRA contribution is $7,000 if you're under 50 years old, or $8,000 if you're age 50 or older.
A self-directed IRA is a type of individual retirement account that allows investors to hold alternative assets like real estate, cryptocurrencies, and forex. Unlike standard IRAs, a self-directed IRA provides greater investment flexibility but requires a custodian to oversee the account.
1This content is for informational purposes only and don’t constitute tax or investment advice. For specific questions, you should consult a tax professional. tastyfx does not provide tax advice.
2 #1 Overall Broker, #1 Mobile App, #1 Trust Score, #1 Education, #1 Web Platform are accolades presented to IG, parent company of tastyfx, on January 28, 2025, during the ForexBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards. Accolades were awarded by the ForexBrokers.com research team based on demonstrated excellence in categories considered important to investors, traders, and consumers. Click here to learn about how they rate brokers.
3 tastyfx does not charge commissions. tastyfx is compensated through a hedging arrangement with IG Markets Ltd.