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Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) retirement plan
Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their 401(k)s.
Trump to sign order to allow crypto, private equity in 401(k) accounts
President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign an executive order Thursday to allow cryptocurrencies, private equity and real estate into employee 401(k)s.
Trump opens 401(k)s to private equity. Here's how much to invest.
In the past, the private equity world has been largely populated by the ultra-rich, endowments and pension funds. That's going to change.
Trump wants your 401(k) to access crypto and private equity. Here's what to know.
President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for retirement.
Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing Private Equity and Crypto Into 401(k)s
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Trump pushes for private equity in 401(k)s, opening the door to riskier retirement bets
While the order itself doesn’t change current policy, it signals strong support from the White House for allowing more sophisticated — and riskier — investments into everyday Americans’ retirement accounts.
Private equity’s 401k dream comes true
Historically, the firm had a provision in its fund contracts that allowed up to 7.5 per cent of the equity in any deal to go to other KKR entities, such as its own employees’ investment vehicles. When KKR launched its evergreen private equity funds in 2023, they started by using this carve-out to invest in the traditional funds’ deals.
Elizabeth Warren pushes back on plan to get private equity into 401(k)s
A typical 401(k) plan only offers stock and bond funds that invest in publicly traded companies. But private companies — traditionally the domain of institutional and high-net-worth investors — have become a significant part of the overall investing market.
Trump wants private assets in 401(k)s. How do everyday investors value them?
Private assets might soon be on the menu for your workplace retirement plan. But remember: These investments don’t come with a price tag you can check every day.
Private Equity in Your 401(k). What Could Go Wrong?
Critics say an executive order that clears the way for alternative assets to enter retirement accounts poses risks to everyday investors. It could also pose some for private fund managers.
Trump signs order broadening access for alternative assets in 401(k)s
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that aimed to allow more private equity, real estate, cryptocurrency, and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts – opening the way for alternative asset managers to tap a greater share of trillions of dollars in Americans' retirement savings.
Thinking of adding crypto and private equity to your 401(k)? Here are the 2 biggest risks you should know.
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