In this rare, in-depth interview, William Green chats with superinvestor Rick Rieder, who oversees about $2.6 trillion at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Rick, who probably manages more money than any other investor on Earth, has an enormous range of responsibilities: he’s BlackRock’s chief investment officer of Global Fixed Income, head of the firm’s Global Allocation Investment Team, & Chairman of the firm-wide BlackRock Investment Council. A true titan of the investing world, he recently won Morningstar’s 2023 award for Outstanding Portfolio Manager. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: - What Rick Rieder learned from a disastrous early investment. - Why he focuses relentlessly on leverage, liquidity, & cashflow. - How access to vast amounts of data gives him an edge. - How he distinguishes meaningful news from meaningless noise. - Why he gets grumpy in bull markets & relishes periods of dislocation. - What great investors like Ray Dalio & David Tepper have in common. - How Rick views the current economic outlook. - How to take advantage of the “incredible blessing” of high bond yields. - How he operates on 4 ½ hours of sleep. - Why he loves to trade in the middle of the night. - How he handles extreme levels of stress & responsibility. - How he’s maintained a happy family life, despite a fanatical work ethic. - Why his hero is Cal Ripken, the Iron Man of baseball. 🤝 Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig and the other community members: https://theinvestorspodcast.com/mastermind 🥗 Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka’Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today! https://kachava.com/wsb 💰Click here to download your FREE guide to Stop Worrying About Your Finances In 4 Simple Steps: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ ▶️ RELATED EPISODES: - Celebrating Charlie Munger w/ Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, Joel Greenblatt, & Chris Davis: https://youtu.be/uZFB3EVCBbw - Principles For Success In Investing & Life w/ Ray Dalio: https://youtu.be/OVnVC6Ggv3g - A Simple Path to Superb Returns w/ Anthony Kingsley: https://youtu.be/LzxetiJgS3M 🎧 Listen to our episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RHOkXkuHuotUrkCdvlOP 🖊️ Access the transcript and learn more about the guest here: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/the-2-6-trillion-man-w-rick-rieder/ 📖  BOOK MENTIONED: - Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green: https://amzn.to/3EC7aUT Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links that we may earn commission from. This helps keep our show going! 😀 💡 OTHER RESOURCES - Seeking Alpha is a crowd-sourced content service for financial markets. Take control of your financial future — Use our link here for a 14-day free trial: https://www.sahg6dtr.com/59QC8Z/R74QP/ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ABOUT OUR SHOW 🎙  On Richer, Wiser, Happier, William Green interviews high-profile guests such as Howard Marks, Joel Greenblatt, and Ray Dalio. Exploring what they can teach us about how to succeed in markets and life. 🌍 Website: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/  📝 Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey! https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/survey2023-youtube ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 📚OUR FREE INVESTING COURSES/RESOURCES https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/tip-academy/ 📊TRY OUR STOCK INVESTING TOOL: TIP FINANCE https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/tip-finance/ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.