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• RISK ARBITRAGE
  
  Is a form of trading whereby the risk arbitrageur attempts to profit from issues involved in merger/acquisitions. The underlying rationale is that the current price after the announcement is still below the bid price. Also, the company may find itself subject to other bids for its stock in excess of the initial announced bid. These price differentials are the arbitrage part. The risk is that other bids do not materialize or the initial announcement fails due to other considerations.
  
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