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Risk Arbitrage

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In Risk Arbitrage by Guy Wyser-Pratte, readers are introduced to the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions. The book provides an in-depth look at the strategies investors use to profit from company deals. It dives into the complexities of identifying opportunities and managing risk, offering insights into both the financial and psychological aspects of arbitrage investing.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding complex financial strategies, especially those related to mergers and acquisitions. The author offers insightful analysis and practical methodologies for spotting and executing risk arbitrage opportunities, making it a valuable read for investment professionals and finance enthusiasts keen on enhancing their market strategies.

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Risk Arbitrage

Originally published in 1982, Risk Arbitrage has become a classic on arbitrage strategies by the "dean of the arbitrage community. " It provides an overview of risk arbitrage, how it has been used over the centuries and particularly in modern markets, with a focus on merger arbitrage.

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Originally published in 1982, Risk Arbitrage has become a classic on arbitrage strategies by the "dean of the arbitrage community." It provides an overview of risk arbitrage, detailing its use over the centuries and its role in modern markets, with a particular focus on merger arbitrage.

The book covers a range of topics from average expected returns to turning a position. It explores various strategies such as cash tender offers, exchange offers, recapitalisations, spinoffs, stub situations, limited risk arbitrage, and corporate freeze-ins.

Risk Arbitrage offers a step-by-step walkthrough of a world of arbitrage strategies, illuminated by real-world examples and case studies.

Series: Wiley Investment Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470415719

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Illustration: Drawings: 26 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 6 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Guy P. Wyser-Pratte, MBA, is a leading activist hedge fund manager and considered by many to be the founding father of shareholder activism. Since 1991, he has run Wyser-Pratte & Co., which has racked up impressive returns of 25 percent annually. He is the recipient of the Alternative Investment News 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award and is a frequent speaker at investment conferences.

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