Retirement plan trading remained steady throughout most of the first quarter of 2026, with a brief increase during March that included three above-normal1 trading days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™.
Trading activity picked up in March, with three above-normal1 trading days. Activity leaned heavily toward fixed income, with net inflows concentrated in stable value, money market and bond funds. At the same time, large U.S. equity, international and premixed funds saw the most outflows.
Trading activity remained light in February, with participants making relatively modest moves and favoring fixed income on most trading days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™.