merger arbitrage
MERGER ARBITRAGE - An individual investor can access this investment strategy through mutual funds. After mergers are announced but before the closing is certain, these funds by the stock of a company being acquired and take advantage of the small increase in the stock as the deal becomes more certain. This investment typically has a low correlation with the overall stock and bond markets.

Should I Invest in a Merger Arbitrage Fund?

  Merger Arbitrage (also called risk arbitrage, merger arb, or risk arb) is a strategy that is popular among hedge funds and some specialty mutual funds.  When a public company […]