Apr 9, 11:56 AM

401(k) Trading Hits Highest Volume Since March 2020, Nearly 10 Times Normal Levels on April 8, 2025

On April 8, 2025, 401(k) trading reached its highest volume since March 2020, nearly ten times the normal levels, according to Alight Solutions. This surge in trading activity reflects a significant shift among retirement savers, who moved funds out of U.S. stocks and target-date funds into bonds and money markets amid ongoing market volatility. Financial experts have noted that this trend is indicative of growing concern among investors regarding the stability of the stock market, particularly as it relates to retirement savings. The heightened trading activity follows a week of market turmoil that has prompted many to reconsider their investment strategies, especially those nearing retirement or planning to draw from their accounts soon.

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Sources

San Francisco Chronicle@sfchronicle
2 years ago
With President Trump’s ever-shifting approach to tariffs and the potential for more market volatility, how should retirees respond? Here’s what planning experts say to do with your portfolio now: https://t.co/Hpl6hNsGLi
New York Post@nypost
2 years ago
What financial advisers are telling clients about their 401(k) amid wild Wall Street volatility https://t.co/r53u2McbmL https://t.co/bCuChnHKVr
Lumida Wealth Management@LumidaWealth
2 years ago
A CRISIS-PROOF RETIREMENT PORTFOLIO The traditional age-based stock-bond mix is outdated. In today’s volatile markets, retirees need a sharper, more tactical approach. If your portfolio is still heavy on equities, you can see significant drawdowns as withdrawals begin. But

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