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The ArbCast

by Water Island Capital

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

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Episodes

  1. Episode 26: Merger Momentum - The Bull Case Continues

    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…

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  2. Episode 25: Mergers, Milestones, and Momentum - AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF Celebrates Five Strong Years

    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…

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  3. Episode 24: The Election’s Impact on Merger Arbitrage: A Window of Opportunity?

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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  6. Episode 21: Catalyst-Driven Credit - 2023 Outlook

    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…

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

    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…

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  8. Episode 19: Merger Arbitrage - Taking Advantage of Market Dislocations

    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…

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

    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…

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  10. Episode 17: Merger Arbitrage Strategy Update

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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  16. Episode 11: Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund Update and Outlook

    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…

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

    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…

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  18. Episode 9: Celebrating 20 Years of Event-Driven Investing

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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  21. Episode 6: Catalyst-Driven Long/Short Strategy Update

    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…

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  22. Episode 5: Credit Opportunities Strategy Update

    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…

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  23. Episode 4: Merger Arbitrage Strategy Update

    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…

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  24. Episode 3: Market Update

    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…

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  25. Episode 2: Trade Wars vs. M&A

    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…

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  26. Episode 1: An Introduction to Merger Arbitrage

    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…

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

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

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