President Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding 401(k) Access to Alternative Investments

Today, President Donald Trump signed a long-anticipated Executive Order that expands access to alternative investments within 401(k) plans. This action marks a significant step toward improving retirement outcomes by allowing defined contribution plan participants to benefit from the same wealth-building opportunities long available to pension plans.

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“This Executive Order represents a meaningful advancement for retirement savers,” said Anya Coverman, President and CEO of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA). “The IPA has long championed expanding access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, recognizing the need to modernize retirement options and bring private market strategies to a broader group of investors. For too long, savers in defined contribution plans have been excluded from the diversification and inflation-hedging benefits alternatives can provide. Today’s announcement marks important progress toward a more equitable retirement system.”

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The IPA remains committed to supporting the implementation of this policy and advancing solutions that promote better long-term outcomes for all retirement investors.

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To further explore the implications of this policy shift, the IPA will host a special edition of IPA Talks Politics & Policy on Friday, August 8 at 1:30 PM EST. Our panel of experts will provide insights into what this means for the industry, plan sponsors, and retirement investors.

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Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_goE7rrZATvWezHlpkeI5Cw#/registration

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