Private Equity Targets 401(k) Funds

Private equity firms are increasingly eyeing 401(k) funds and their associated service providers as a new target for investment and acquisition.

18 Feb, 22:55 — 20 Feb, 10:12

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Coverage of private equity targeting 401(k) funds is highly divergent, with only one outlet directly addressing the specific story. Naked Capitalism frames private equity's interest as a greedy threat to individual retirement savings. The Yahoo article, conversely, focuses on a general investment analysis of the financial sector, not on 401(k) funds or private equity's role.

What sources agree on

There is no shared factual consensus on the specific story "Private Equity Targets 401(k) Funds" between the two provided outlets.

Where they diverge

The direct coverage of private equity's interest in 401(k) funds

naked-capitalism

This outlet directly covers private equity's "greedy eyes" on 401(k) funds and their ecosystem.

Yahoo

This outlet does not cover private equity's targeting of 401(k) funds, instead analyzing the financial sector as a general investment.

Notable gaps

The specific issue of private equity targeting 401(k) funds and their associated service providers.

Covered by naked-capitalism · Not in yahoo

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Coverage Timeline

Yahoo18 Feb, 22:55First to report

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Financial Sector Still the Best Value Play in 2026?

naked-capitalism20 Feb, 10:12

Private Equity Is Coming for Your 401(k)

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naked-capitalism3h ago

Private Equity Is Coming for Your 401(k)

Private equity has its greedy eyes on a huge pot of money: 401(k) funds and their big ecosystem of service providers.

By Yves Smith

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Yahoo1d ago

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Financial Sector Still the Best Value Play in 2026?

Read full article →

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Private Equity Targets 401(k) Funds

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Financial Sector Still the Best Value Play in 2026?

Private Equity Is Coming for Your 401(k)

Read at source (2 outlets)

Private Equity Is Coming for Your 401(k)

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Financial Sector Still the Best Value Play in 2026?

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