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Understanding the Difference Between Hedge Funds and Private Equity

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These funds typically invest in publicly traded securities and derivatives, allowing for a wide range of investment tactics that can include long and short positions, derivatives trading, and leveraging. Exiting an investment often requires a sale, merger, or public offering of the target company.

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The TRADE’s most read stories of 2024, part one: M&A, quant moves, and outsourced trading remits

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FIS acquires post-trade platform Torstone Technology Coming in at number 10 in our 2024 most read countdown was a major merger and acquisition scoop announced at the start of the year. The firm has also made waves through a number of other bolt-on acquisitions and landmark mandates.

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