Investing 102

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Bow Tie 67

I just found out I have the ability to self direct 50% of my 401k through Chase Investment services.

Fees are $8.95 per trade

$100 per account per year maintenance fee.

I feel like I just won the lottery!!

Are short term cap gains a non-issue in a self directed 401k? Or how does this work?

There is no tax due on 401k's until you withdraw.... and then you're paying INCOME TAX on the withdrawals... since money that is put into the 401 is PRE TAX. So you owe taxes on the whole enchilada. Obviously the idea there is that you'll save more - compounding more - and will withdraw when you're at a lower rate.

Don't worry about the LTCG or STCG etc.