Opening 401(k)s to private markets: Here's what to know

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order in coming days aimed at opening up 401ks to private assets. Sharon Eper joins us now with more on what that could mean for 401k investors. Good morning, Sharon. Good morning, Melissa.Well, an executive order does not have the same weight of law, but it sends a strong signal that could encourage 401 play sponsors to include private assets in their offerings. Now, that's a big market. There more than 12 trillion in assets in defined contribution plans. Ne ...