Beta Capital Structure Events 
Brian DeChesare
MAY 24, 2023
“Event-driven hedge funds” is one of the more confusing labels in finance. Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. By contrast, an event-driven fund would never bet on such a situation.
Brian DeChesare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Some people can do very well at dedicated distressed funds, but in most cases, you’d be better off pursuing the strategy at a broader credit or event-driven hedge fund : What Are Distressed Debt Hedge Funds? Within the “event-driven” category, distressed funds fit in as shown below: How Are Distressed Debt Hedge Funds Different?
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Brian DeChesare
JULY 27, 2022
4) Moderate Net Exposure and Beta – Most credit funds are in the middle of the pack here, with Betas to equities and bonds in the 0.4 – 0.5 For example, why might Bond A have a 10% YTM with an 8% coupon rate while Bond B has a 9% YTM with a 10% coupon rate if they have the same ranking in the capital structure?
Appraiser Newsroom
JUNE 4, 2024
ASA International Conference is the leading event for the global valuation profession. He is member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Financial Executives International, and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Dr. Everett also has an M&A Advisory and business valuation practice.
Brian DeChesare
JUNE 29, 2022
Activist hedge funds are usually classified as “event-driven” within hedge fund strategies , and for good reason. The solutions usually involve replacing Board members or executives, divesting assets, changing the capital structure, cutting costs, adopting new strategies, and sometimes selling the entire company.
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