In recent years, alternative assets have become more accessible for individual investors. Plan fiduciaries can now add private equity to defined contribution plan investment line-ups.

If 2020 has you reassessing your risk tolerance and investment strategy, broadening portfolio asset allocation may help reduce risk and improve long-term outcomes.

Broadening diversification with alternative assets can help protect against volatility and improve portfolio resilience – and you can do it in your retirement account.

The number of companies trading on stock exchanges has fallen by one-half during the past two decades. As a result, portfolio diversification has become more challenging. If the Securities and Exchange Commission amends its definition of an accredited investor, opportunities to invest in alternative assets may increase.

As the stock markets plummet and concerns over a pandemic increase, it’s important to not lose focus on long-term investment goals.