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Concise and timely insights into the world of event-driven investing.

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    • Sep 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 24 EPISODES


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    Episode 24: The Election's Impact on Merger Arbitrage: A Window of Opportunity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 8:01


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 23: Merger Arbitrage - Could a Regulatory Sea Change Lead to Smoother Sailing Ahead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 16:12


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 22: Merger Arbitrage - Regulatory Turbulence Creating Rare Investment Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 15:14


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 21: Catalyst-Driven Credit - 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 20:50


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 20: Catalyst-Driven Credit - Mid-Year Update and Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 20:43


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 19: Merger Arbitrage - Taking Advantage of Market Dislocations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 15:13


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 18: AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF - Differentiated Returns in Difficult Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 15:35


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 17: Merger Arbitrage Strategy Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 9:48


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 16: 2022 Outlook - Headwinds for Core Bonds and a Fixed Income Alternative to Consider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 18:21


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 15: AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF's One-Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 14:29


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 14: A Conversation About Alternatives, featuring The Bahnsen Group and Sarian Strategic Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 34:35


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 13: A Potential Fixed Income Solution in a Rising Rate Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 14:34


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 12: Outlook for 2021 - Event-Driven Investing Under a New Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 22:56


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 11: Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund Update and Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 16:28


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 10: Water Island Event-Driven Fund Update and Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 23:13


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 9: Celebrating 20 Years of Event-Driven Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 23:13


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 8: Credit Opportunities Strategy Mid-Year Update and Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 14:39


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 7: Merger Arbitrage Strategy Mid-Year Update and Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 14:22


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 6: Catalyst-Driven Long/Short Strategy Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 14:30


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 5: Credit Opportunities Strategy Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 17:59


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 4: Merger Arbitrage Strategy Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 21:06


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 3: Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 22:34


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 2: Trade Wars vs. M&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 6:26


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

    Episode 1: An Introduction to Merger Arbitrage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 13:11


    The discussion of market trends and companies throughout this commentary are not intended as advice to any person regarding the advisability of investing in any particular security or strategy. Our views, opinions and estimates are a reflection of our best judgment at the time of the commentary and are subject to change any time based on market and other conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.The Arbitrage Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., which is not affiliated with the advisor or any of its affiliates. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. The current prospectus contains this and other information about the funds. To obtain a prospectus, please visit https://arbitragefunds.com/resources or call (800) 295-4485. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal.

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