September Bites the Activists Too

A tough month for shareholder activist funds reminds investors that the strategy’s fortunes can be closely aligned with those of the equity markets.

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Barry Rosenstein, Jana Partners (Bloomberg)

The market’s big sell-off this week could wind up battering activist managers more than the average hedge fund, especially if the third quarter is any indication.

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