President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at broadening the investment options available to Americans who participate in 401(k) retirement plans. The new directive is intended to allow investors access to alternative assets, with the goal of providing better returns and improved diversification.
According to the announcement, President Trump’s initiative seeks to give American workers more choices for their retirement savings, with a focus on strengthening financial security in later years.
The statement from the administration emphasized this intention: “President Trump wants to give American workers more investment options in order to attain stronger and more financially secure retirement outcomes.”
Another portion of the release underscored that the move is part of broader efforts by President Trump: “President Trump is delivering on his promise to enhance financial opportunities and retirement security for all Americans, ensuring they can build wealth and thrive.”
This policy change follows ongoing discussions about how best to improve retirement readiness among U.S. workers by expanding the range of permissible investments within defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s.
