Research

July 27, 2022 - In April's Merger Monitor, I detailed why we did not hold a position in the Twitter merger arbitrage for the Accelerate Arbitrage Fund (TSX: ARB). Specifically, the sheer size of the deal and the shockingly high amount of leverage involved would give any seasoned…

July 18, 2022 - AlphaRank Top Stocks for July represents Accelerate's predictive equity ranking according to its proprietary multi-factor model. Stocks with the highest AlphaRank are expected to outperform, while stocks with the lowest AlphaRank are expected to underperform. (more…)

July 13, 2022 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

July 04, 2022 - From their bear market low of -4.1% (negative 4.1%!) in February 2021, SPAC yields have continued to surge upward as investor sentiment sinks to new lows. (more…)

June 24, 2022 - There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and CNBC running a "Markets in Turmoil" special report once the S&P 500 has declined more than -5% in a month. (more…)

June 14, 2022 - AlphaRank Top Stocks for June represents Accelerate's predictive equity ranking according to its proprietary multi-factor model. Stocks with the highest AlphaRank are expected to outperform, while stocks with the lowest AlphaRank are expected to underperform. (more…)

June 14, 2022 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

June 1, 2022 - “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” - Mark Twain If that quote could be attributed to an asset class, SPACs would be telling everyone who would listen. (more…)

May 30, 2022 - Arbitrageurs can be a fickle bunch, tending to shoot now and aim later at any sign of volatility. These itchy trigger fingers can create rewarding investment opportunities for enterprising investors. (more…)

May 16, 2022 - AlphaRank Top Stocks for May represents Accelerate's predictive equity ranking according to its proprietary multi-factor model. Stocks with the highest AlphaRank are expected to outperform, while stocks with the lowest AlphaRank are expected to underperform. (more…)