The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500® Index. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by holding a portfolio of the common stocks that are included in the index (the portfolio), with the weight of each stock in the Portfolio substantially corresponding to the weight of such stock in the index.
When companies join together or collaborate the two most common procedures are to undertake either a merger or acquisition. Event driven investment strategies often focus on the eventual outcome of the corporate action. However, it is important to understand the differences between mergers and acquisitions and how these corporate events both overlap and differ in order to profit from merger arbitrage.
How effective is the IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF? How much do you know about its rival product the ProShares Merger Arbitrage ETF? Have you ever seen an independent critical review of these ETF’s from the point of view of a trader? You may be aware of these products, but read Merger Arbitrage Limited’s Merger Arbitrage ETF Review to find out more.
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