Did you know that you can trade in the Futures markets using your IRA? Most investors are unaware that this is an option because your Financial Advisor does not sell these types of investments. In fact, you can use your IRA funds to invest in the following types of Futures accounts: Self-Directed, broker-assisted, and CTA managed. Using a “Self-Directed” IRA, you can direct a portion of your retirement funds to invest in a Futures Trading Account.