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FYI: As new research has found that an allocation to alternatives can benefit target-date products, a debate remains about whether these funds are worth the cost.
Allocations to private equity, private real estate and hedge funds can lead to better outcomes for target-date investors, including more retirement income and less volatility over time, according to “The Evolution of Target Date Funds: Using Alternatives to Improve Retirement Plan Outcomes,” a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Retirement Initiatives and Willis Towers Watson Regards, Ted https://www.fa-mag.com/news/alternatives-improve-tdf-outcomes--but-still-might-not-be-worth-it-40225.html?print
