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Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: 20 years of insights

Since its inception in 1997, the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™ has provided a front row seat to the trading and investing behavior of millions of workers. Over the past 20 years, two major trends have emerged:

  • 401(k) portfolio allocations have changed dramatically

  • Trading activity has steadily decreased except when market corrections occur

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