Freakonomics Radio

330. Extra: Ray Dalio Full Interview

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Apr 9, 2018
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ANECDOTE

McNugget Launch

  • Ray Dalio helped McDonald's launch the McNugget by helping them hedge against chicken price volatility.
  • He used his commodity trading expertise to create a fixed-price chicken supply for McDonald's.
ANECDOTE

1982 Setback

  • Ray Dalio's market prediction in 1982 was correct but poorly timed, leading to significant financial losses.
  • This experience shifted his perspective from "I'm right" to "How do I know I'm right?
INSIGHT

Meaningless "Hedge Fund"

  • Ray Dalio believes "hedge fund" is a meaningless term, like "mutual fund."
  • He argues that everyone does different things within that category, so the label is confusing.
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