Mental framework - Activist investing
Hi there,
hope you're well! I have some activist hedge fund interviews coming up. I am a big fan of "first principles" frameworks. How would this look for an activist hedge fund when looking at investment opportunities? And how does it differ from PE?
My approach to the inherent logic: [fundamental value > price] + value creation initiatives which (a) increase the fundamental value and (b) accelerate convergence from price to fundamental value (i.e., introduced efficiency).
Thanks for the replies!
Academics have published literature reviews on hedge fund value creation and engagement. Long story short, activism uses a private equity like value-creation toolkit in public markets and without a necessary control premium cost at entry. Alternatively, you could surf the internet for literature reviews on PE value creation.
https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2022/06/30/value-creation-in-shareholde…
interested as well
George Soros is a legendary investor and philanthropist, but he is also an incredibly savvy and successful hedge fund manager. He is widely known as the "world's most successful investor" and his track record speaks for itself. He is also Jewish, and his success can be attributed in part to his Jewish heritage. His Jewish background has shaped his approach to investing, particularly his risk-taking and long-term perspective. Soros is willing to take risks and has the courage to make large bets that others may be too scared to make. He has also developed a strong sense of patience and has the ability to wait for opportunities to present themselves. I would highly reccomend ready the "Alchemy of Finance"
My boy Plotkin is also not afraid to make large short bets too !
The guy Gabe making a comeback, believe dat!
This reads like an ai wrote it
What kind of firms are these interviews at
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