How Asset Allocation Is Changing In Core 401(k) Menus

March 17, 2026 05:31:00 am

Source: SeekingAlpha

2026-03-17 05:31:00 ET

By David Blanchett, PhD, CFA, CFP and Spencer Look, FSA

Five Trends Shaping Asset Allocation in Core DC Menus

Defined contribution plans have become a central pillar of the US retirement system, and the asset allocation embedded in their core menus is evolving in ways that investment professionals should not ignore. As target-date funds continue to absorb a growing share of plan assets, core menu allocations are becoming increasingly concentrated in US large-cap equities, with a growing tilt toward growth, while fixed-income diversification remains limited....

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