I'm surprised more micro cap "hedge funds" haven't considered taking up the strategy of putting up a substantial portion of their capital in activist campaigns against sub-$100mm companies. Probably the easiest way to get press, especially with companies that are nominally led by people who are followed by financial media.

 
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I'm surprised more micro cap "hedge funds" haven't considered taking up the strategy of putting up a substantial portion of their capital in activist campaigns against sub-$100mm companies. Probably the easiest way to get press, especially with companies that are nominally led by people who are followed by financial media.

My fund invests primarily in micro/small cap. Promo is part of our life. Stocks are so illiquid any boost can result in substantial gains. We need liquidity

 

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