Which private assets did Tony Robbins say to pair with public investments?
Short answer: Tony Robbins tied his asset allocation to Ray Dalio's view that 8 to 12 uncorrelated investments could reduce risk by 80% and increase potential returns. Tony said public assets alone would not make that mix.
On billionaires.com, Richard C. Wilson interviews Tony Robbins about the investment principles Tony says he follows.
Tony Robbins on Ray Dalio's investment range
Tony Robbins said Ray Dalio told him to find 8 to 12 uncorrelated investments he really believed in. Dalio said that could reduce risk by 80% and increase potential returns. (at 10:32)
Tony Robbins on private asset choices
Tony said an allocation could include private equity, private credit or private real estate alongside public assets. (at 11:00)
Richard C. Wilson on startup risk
Richard C. Wilson said families should consider high-risk startups only through a professional venture or angel fund, or in an industry where they made their wealth. Otherwise, he said to look at investments that are developed and already profitable. (at 12:50)
"if you can find 8 to 12 uncorrelated investments that you really believe in, you reduce your risk by 80%"
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From Richard's exclusive Billionaires.com interviews
Lessons from Richard C. Wilson's one-on-one interviews, as published on each interview page.
- Michael Lee-Chin: Invest in what people will do next. He saw that his generation would shift from consuming to saving and investing. He chose wealth management companies over banks and insurers to avoid underwriting losses.
- Tom Rosen: Buy when the market is down. Tom bought a lot when the stock market almost collapsed and made a substantial profit. In the year that followed, oil and gas surged. So did some tech.
- Tim Draper: Teach children about money early. Give them a small allowance and have them earn and invest money in the stock market. Over time they learn to ask sharp questions about how a business works.
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Frequently asked questions
Which private assets did Tony Robbins say to pair with public investments?
Tony Robbins tied his asset allocation to Ray Dalio's view that 8 to 12 uncorrelated investments could reduce risk by 80% and increase potential returns. Tony said public assets alone would not make that mix.
Who shared the 8 to 12 investment idea?
Tony Robbins said Ray Dalio gave him this view when Tony asked about the most important idea from Dalio's investing career.
What did Richard C. Wilson say families often want?
Richard C. Wilson said families often want more than a couple of rental homes and market investments, and seek more deal flow.
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