Kenny Rose is the founder & CEO of FranShares, a platform that makes it easy to invest in franchises. Read the State of Alternative Assets. Are alternative assets really “alternative” anymore? More ...

The executive order allowing investors to invest alternative assets in retirement accounts has sparked debate over whether they should do so. Financial advisors argue that investing in these ...

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The common refrain is that whatever millionaires do, we all should do it. A recent study showed that millionaires invest little in alternatives, leading many to believe they are unneeded. Alternative ...

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On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors,” which instructs the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities ...

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Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The executive order allowing investors to ...

Section 1. Purpose. Many wealthy Americans, and Government workers who participate in public pension plans, can invest in, or are the beneficiaries of investment in, a number of alternative assets.