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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 18 MIN

Private Equity and Crypto Could Be Coming for Your 401k

from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

President Trump recently signed an executive order that could make it easier for everyday Americans to invest their retirement savings in assets that lie outside public markets, such as private equity, cryptocurrency and private real estate. WSJ’s Anne Targesen explains how 401ks have evolved, and the risks and rewards of adding these alternative assets to people’s retirement accounts. Oyin Adedoyin hosts. Further Listening:- The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up.- Private Equity Finally Can Get a Piece of the NFLSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump recently signed an executive order that could make it easier for everyday Americans to invest their retirement savings in assets that lie outside public markets, such as private equity, cryptocurrency and private real estate. WSJ’s Anne Targesen explains how 401ks have evolved, and the risks and rewards of adding these alternative assets to people’s retirement accounts. Oyin Adedoyin hosts. Further Listening:- The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up.- Private Equity Finally Can Get a Piece of the NFLSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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