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Created: 2025-07-16 11:00:29 UTC

Opening the door for 401(k)s to tap private equity is a double-edged sword: on one side, there’s real potential for juiced returns and broader diversification that retail investors rarely access.

But don’t ignore the heavy risks—illiquidity, high fees, and a lack of transparency have many experts urging caution, calling for hard caps and better investor education to keep unsophisticated savers from overexposing themselves.

Some see it as a chance to democratize opportunity, but skepticism is running hot among retirement groups, who fear Wall Street’s gains will dwarf any benefit for main street portfolios.

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