# Pinpoint Policy Institute Applauds Department of Labor’s New Proposed Rule Expanding Access to Alternative Investments in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Published: 2026-03-30

March 30, 2026 – Pinpoint Policy Institute today welcomed the Department of Labor’s proposed rule implementing President Trump’s [executive order to expand access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/08/democratizing-access-to-alternative-assets-for-401k-investors/). The rule removes outdated barriers and addresses litigation concerns that have largely prevented fiduciaries from offering quality alternative investments – including private equity and private credit funds – to American 401(k) retirement savers:

“This is a significant step toward fulfilling President Trump’s vision for a stronger and more secure retirement for America’s workers,” said Eric Ventimiglia, Executive Director of the Pinpoint Policy Institute. “For too long, everyday Americans have been shut out of private market investments that wealthy and pension fund investors have utilized to diversify their portfolios and drive returns. The Department’s proposed rule presents a clear and compelling roadmap for leveling the playing field for all investors, limiting the threat of trial lawyer lawfare, and putting the interests of American workers and retirees first.”

[Polling](/the-point/new-pinpoint-poll-americans-overwhelmingly-support-expanding-investment-options-in-401k-plans/) from Pinpoint over the past year shows overwhelming support for President Trump’s reforms: 57% of voters back expanding 401(k) options to include alternative assets, rising to 63% among 401(k) holders and 71% among Trump voters.

More from Pinpoint:

- [New Pinpoint Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Expanding Investment Options in 401(k) Plans](/the-point/new-pinpoint-poll-americans-overwhelmingly-support-expanding-investment-options-in-401k-plans/)

- [Pinpoint Comments to House Financial Services Committee: Retirement Investment Options – Should 401(k)s and other retirement vehicles have greater access to private markets, and what safeguards would be necessary?](/the-point/retirement-investment-options-should-401ks-and-other-retirement-vehicles-have-greater-access-to-private-markets-and-what-safeguards-would-be-necessary/)

- [Broadening Retirement Choice: Why the Time is Right for Private Equity in 401(k)s](/the-point/broadening-retirement-choice-why-the-time-is-right-for-private-equity-in-401ks/)

- [New Executive Order: Democratizing Investment Options for Retirement Savers](/the-point/new-executive-order-democratizing-investment-options-for-retirement-savers/)

- [Pinpoint Policy Institute Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order Expanding Investment Options for Retirement Savers](/news/pinpoint-policy-institute-applauds-president-trumps-executive-order-expanding-investment-options-for-retirement-savers/)

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