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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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SPAC Trend Gives Rise to Securities Enforcement and Litigation Risks

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The combined company benefits from the target’s operations and the liquidity of the SPAC’s publicly traded securities. The offer and sale of SPAC securities to the shareholders of the target company in connection with the business combination is often registered on Form S-4 or Form F-4, which is filed with and reviewed by the SEC.