PensionBee finds 68% of automatic rollover IRAs lose value after one year

By Public Technologies12:09 (UTC), 21 October 2026 Updated

PensionBee research published Oct. 21, 2026, found 68% of Automatic Rollover IRAs lose value within one year.
Among accounts remaining for eight years, 39% were worth less than their initial balances; 8.2% had lost at least half.
Opening fees reach $100, while cash-like investments typically earn 0.5% to 2% annually, potentially failing to cover account charges.
Despite their intended temporary role, 52% of accounts remain for eight years, exposing savers to prolonged fee erosion.
Annual automatic rollovers are projected to reach 2.2 million by 2030, with 13 million accounts holding an estimated $43 billion.

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