[quote=nocommonsense]If you have Fidelity as your 401k provider, they have something called “brokerage link” that allows you to purchase stocks or anything you want for that matter. Ask your employer if they offer it.[/quote]
I think in several plans, you’ll get eaten alive by the fees/trading costs if your plans allows a self directed stock trading plan.
Second, the reason why several plans probably removed self-directed things can be summed up in 3 words… ‘Enron’s 401k “plan”‘
