Trump wants private equity in 401(k)s. Voters approve.

The introduction of private equity into 401(k) accounts is a controversial and much-debated initiative of the Trump administration. A new survey suggests, however, that most rank-and-file Americans seem to like the idea. Two-thirds of registered voters support policies that expand access to private investments in retirement plans, according to a survey from BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Roughly the same share, 64%, think all retirement plans should allow the same investment options, the ...