
Stock markets in the U.S. and around the globe have dropped since last week when President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on most imports. The sell-off is causing some Americans to rethink their financial investments, despite financial advisor recommendations to stay the course.
Money flowed in and out just 0.10% of 401(k) balances overall last week, according to data from Alight Solutions, which administers company 401(k) plans.
While small, the share is significant, Alight’s research director Rob Austin said in an email: “This is roughly four times average, because we typically see this level in a month.”
More than half, 53%, of the outflows in the week ending April 4 — $140 million — came from large-cap U.S. equities, he said….







