Is Diversification a Myth? Apollo Highlights 401(k) Risk Linked to Magnificent Seven Stocks
Concerns about Retirement Savings Diversification: Apollo Global Management's chief economist, Torsten Slok, warns that many American workers may be less diversified in their retirement savings than they believe, with a significant portion of 401(k) contributions concentrated in a few dominant technology stocks.
Impact of Passive Investment: Slok highlights that approximately 71% of 401(k) assets are allocated to equities, with nearly 40% of the S&P 500's weighting coming from the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants, potentially increasing investors' exposure and undermining the benefits of diversification.
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