President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for ...

New rule opens 401(k) plans to private equity, prompting debate over benefits versus costs and transparency risks.

Background - On Aug. 7, 2025, the president issued an executive order that may result in an expansion in the types of holdings ...

President Donald Trump signed an order enabling Americans to include private market investments, commodities and ...

Experts say the order could benefit younger and wealthier investors but pose risks for those nearing retirement.

On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors” ...

A new Trump executive order could let 401(k) holders invest in real estate and other alternative assets—but experts warn of big risks.

Meanwhile, promoting crypto has been a priority for the Trump administration, helping boost the price of Bitcoin to a record. While digital currencies could offer diversification and the potential for ...

President Trump signed an executive order last week to allow riskier assets to be included in 401(k) plans, such as crypto, private real estate and private equity.

The new White House order directing regulators to expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, like crypto or ...

We also have new commentary about last week’s executive order aimed at opening up access to alternative assets to 401(k)s and other plans.