Risk arbitrage funds capitalize on price disparities during mergers or acquisitions, buying target shares and shorting acquirer stock to lock in spreads. Used primarily by institutional investors seeking event-driven gains, they thrive on deal certainty but carry high risk if transactions fail. Sophisticated traders benefit most, leveraging quick analysis to profit from market inefficiencies.
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