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#82 Bill Ackman: Getting Back Up

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Navigating Controversy and Market Strategy

This chapter explores the speaker's contentious public persona as a result of their comments on Herbalife and the media backlash that followed. It also delves into the strategic financial decisions made during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on investment hedging and the implications of their advocacy for a nationwide shutdown. Ultimately, the chapter emphasizes the balance between public perception and long-term investment strategies amidst market volatility.

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