BlackRock to Include Private Assets in Retirement Plans - Articles

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Posted by: Jarod Word on Jul 9, 2025

Multinational investment company BlackRock plans to include private assets in its retirement plans, according to an article from Reuters. The move to expand alternative investments into defined contribution plans could boost annual returns by about 50 basis points, adding about a 15% increase in 401(k) savings over 40 years, according to company estimates. The approach would include a 5% to 20% allocation to private assets in the retirement plans, depending on the investor's age. BlackRock anticipates portfolios in the future will comprise 50% public equities, 30% public fixed income and 20% private markets.