Private equity wants the $12 trillion Americans have stashed in their 401(k) plans. A study says the upside temptation might not be worth the risk.

By Yahoo! Finance   |   1 month ago
Private equity wants the $12 trillion Americans have stashed in their 401(k) plans. A study says the upside temptation might not be worth the risk.

Private equity firms are targeting Americans' $12 trillion in retirement plans for investment, but critics like Jeffrey Hooke from Johns Hopkins warn of questionable returns and lack of transparency in the industry. Despite strong lobbying efforts, concerns remain about the true performance of these funds and the risks involved for ordinary investors.

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