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Bill Ackman: The Activist Investor Who Challenges the Status QuoHello Traders! Today, we’re going to explore the trading and investment philosophy of one of the most successful activist investors in the world – Bill Ackman . Known for his bold moves and unapologetic approach, Ackman has built a reputation for making large, influential investments and actively working to restructure companies in order to create value. With his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management , Ackman has turned millions into billions by taking concentrated positions in underperforming companies, often pushing for changes that he believes will improve shareholder value. Bill Ackman’s Investment Strategy Ackman’s investing philosophy is rooted in a few key principles that have guided his success: Activist Investing: Ackman is known for buying large stakes in companies and pushing for significant changes. This often involves changes in management, strategy, or financial structure to unlock value. He doesn’t just buy stocks, he buys control to influence the direction of companies. Concentrated Bets: Unlike most fund managers who diversify, Ackman makes concentrated investments, believing in a small number of high-conviction ideas. He typically goes big on the companies he believes will give the highest returns. Long-Term Vision: While Ackman is an activist, he is also a long-term investor. He’s known to hold onto stocks for years as he works through his plans to improve the companies he invests in. Thorough Research and Analysis: Before making any moves, Ackman ensures he has done comprehensive research. He’s known for his deep dives into a company’s fundamentals, industry trends, and potential catalysts for growth. Notable Investments and Activist Moves Ackman’s career has been built on several high-profile, successful investments. Here are some of his best-known plays: Herbalife: One of his most controversial investments, Ackman shorted Herbalife, claiming the company was a pyramid scheme. Despite facing heavy opposition and pressure, Ackman stuck to his position, although ultimately the trade didn’t work out as he anticipated. It became a case study in risk and persistence. Target: Ackman took a large position in Target, pushing for changes in the company’s real estate strategy and retail business. His work with Target helped to bring greater shareholder value. Valeant Pharmaceuticals: Ackman’s investment in Valeant Pharmaceuticals initially gained massive attention. Despite the stock’s later troubles, his involvement in the company drew attention to the power of activism and led to changes in leadership at Valeant. Chipotle Mexican Grill: Ackman has also invested in Chipotle, pushing for operational improvements and better management. His efforts have been instrumental in driving changes in the company’s strategy, helping the stock recover from earlier setbacks. Risk Management and Position Sizing When it comes to risk management, Ackman follows a few key strategies to minimize losses and maximize returns: Concentration of Capital: Ackman often places large amounts of capital in a few high-conviction investments. This allows him to have a significant impact on the companies he invests in but also requires disciplined risk management and careful positioning. Leverage and Shorting: Ackman has used leverage in some of his more aggressive plays, such as shorting positions in Herbalife, to maximize returns. This adds a level of risk, but when used correctly, it can significantly amplify his gains. Focus on Catalyst-Driven Events: He places his investments based on company-specific catalysts like management changes, mergers, or restructurings. This allows him to predict when a stock will outperform or underperform. What This Means for Investors Bill Ackman’s approach to investing is not for the faint of heart. It involves big risks and big rewards. His activist investing style is about taking concentrated positions, being willing to fight for change, and holding onto those investments for the long haul. For investors, there are valuable lessons to be learned from Ackman’s strategies: Don’t be afraid to make big bets. If you believe in a company’s long-term potential, be prepared to back it with significant capital. Know the companies you invest in. Ackman is famous for his in-depth research before making any move. This is a lesson for every investor – do your homework before making investment decisions. Take a long-term view. While Ackman is an activist, he is also a patient investor. He understands that meaningful change takes time, and he’s willing to wait for the payoff. Conclusion Bill Ackman’s approach to investing has made him one of the most influential investors of his time. By focusing on concentrated bets, thoroughly researching companies, and taking an activist role, Ackman has proven that bold moves and long-term vision can lead to great success. Have you followed any of Bill Ackman’s investments or strategies? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! Let’s learn and grow together!
Education
by TraderRahulPal
BlackRock ($BLK): Eyeing $914–$874 for ReversalOnce again, our analysis has proven accurate. Following our initial call, NYSE:BLK rallied by 15%, only to retrace by 12%, erasing nearly all gains from the past three months. This serves as a valuable reminder that protecting capital often outweighs chasing setups with lower conviction. Currently, NYSE:BLK is nearing the level we’ve been monitoring, with tomorrow’s earnings report adding some short-term uncertainty and excitement. Despite this, we believe the correction isn’t yet complete. It’s too early to place an order or even set a limit. We will wait for the earnings release and the subsequent market reaction to reassess the situation. Our key focus remains on the $914–$874 zone, where we anticipate a potential reversal and the completion of wave (iv). Once wave (iv) concludes, we expect NYSE:BLK to aim for the previously highlighted targets in our October analysis: $1,057–$1,342. Based on the anticipated completion of wave (iv), the next target for the larger wave ((iii)) aligns with the $1,100–$1,243 range.
NYSE:BLKLong
by freeguy_by_wmc
"We keep winning" XRP $27-50 by Jan 2025 Buy Zone: 2.07-1.92 This zone is for those who are late but don’t want to miss out. If we hold 2.06, we could see a strong move upward from here. If not, I expect a brief wick into 1.07, which is my ideal entry point. The final fallback entry is at 0.78, though I doubt we’ll go that low unless there’s a significant news-driven spike that quickly reverses. I’m watching 2.07 to hold, but if it doesn’t, I’ll take my position at 1.07. I’m aiming for this trade to run until January 19th, targeting a range of $27-$50 by then.
BITSTAMP:XRPUSDLong
by NeverWishing
8
XRP Entering another 175 Week cycle. $220 EOY ExplainedRed projections is 2014-2017 price action. We take that entire cycle place it at the end of the prior 8 week cycle which week of 11/9/20 and get projections. As new cycles begin that's where the red projections start price inverts the most at the start as we see and begins to slowly line up and the inversions slow down and line up the closer we get to entering a new cycle which we see. This repeating price action & inversion it's simply predetermined algo based price action "its a a booked market place" it's masking movement but we can see it's lining up again as we enter the pump the inversions slowing fading and now price is lining up which indicates significant price movement is close. "News is the excuse for the moves" - NeverWishing -We have settlement approaching. -Ripple IPO. -Feb 7th 24 Congress wants to regulate Stable coins & the need for clear rules and federal regulatory oversight. This is just naming a few events but the main focus is to remember the only digital asset with legal clarity in the United States is XRP. It has obtained a unique legal status being the only altcoin to enjoy such certainty. XRP is the only digital asset other then bitcoin with legal clarity in the U.S -Neverwishing
BITSTAMP:XRPUSDLong
by NeverWishing
23
Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF Analysis 10/16/24DISCLOSURE: As of 10/16/24 I have no open positions in NYSE: EQLS Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF EQLS is a market neutral ETF with equal weighting long and short positions. The fund selects long and short positions based on valuations as well as qualitative factors. The fund has a 9.5% yield, which is quite impressive for returns in a market neutral way. Capital appreciation in this fund is unlikely and it will perform best during large stock market drops. For me, I see EQLS (and alternatives in general) as an asset allocation decision to lower draw-downs and earn a return that is uncorrelated with market moves. As long as you understand the risks and downsides of alternatives and are willing to accept a slightly lower return in order to stabilize your portfolio EQLS is one of the better options. I will be coming out with more research for free here so give me a follow if you enjoyed.
ELong
by sihen999
Long term holding, hedge fund manipulation detectedIt is part of the sell-out part from the RA Capital group. Derek DiRocco from RA Capital Group stepped down from the Board and in that part, this led to the SEC filing showing RA just sold 1 million shares (label in red circle). The RA capital group still has a lot left to sell but it seems they are withdrawing from the company. The next guy coming up is Kan Chen who is from Qiming Venture. The Qiming Venture has a similar size compared to RA Capital but it shows the influence of China over the CNTB company decision. The CNTB initially was thought to be focused on the China market with their CBP-201, but after the Simcere contract, it seems that they would be the spear targeting the US market running under the China influence. This does not sit well with many US investing companies which led to mass selling from the US Venture Capital company. Still, besides the complicated politics, CNTB is a good buy for under $7 because it has good results and a very bright future if its products hit the market after phase 3. It is a long-term holding (5 years). Eventually, after their products make a profit and hit the market, their market cap would be huge, unless they file bankruptcy due to poor decisions from voting or anything else. That is often not how Chinese companies run so it would be a long-term investment. I think CNTB is among the top 20 biotech stocks for startups. This is not financial advice and please be responsible for your own investment decision!
NASDAQ:CNTBLong
by Hamahamieng
GOLD : Benefits of Investing in GoldOANDA:XAUUSD Gold has been an inconsistent inflation hedge, but there may still be benefits to holding a small amount of the yellow metal in your portfolio. Gold has historically had a low or even negative correlation to both stocks and bonds, suggesting it offers value as a tool of diversification. Gold prices held up pretty well during the Covid-19 pandemic market sell-off in early 2020, for example. From Feb. 1 to April 1 in 2020, the S&P 500 declined 23% while the price of gold dropped less than 0.1%. Demand for gold from investors, central banks, jewelers and tech companies is also growing. According to the World Gold Council, global gold demand increased 12% year over year to 2.189 tons in the first half of 2022. Depending on your individual goals, there are several easy ways to invest in gold. Investors can buy gold bullion, physical bars or coins that can be kept in a safe or bank. You can also buy physical gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold gold bullion on investors’ behalf. The most popular gold ETF is SPDR Gold Shares (GLD). Investors looking to speculate in the gold market can trade gold futures contracts. These contracts provide significant leverage, allowing investors to control large quantities of gold with a relatively small amount of money. Finally, investors can buy shares of individual gold stocks or a gold mining ETF. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) holds a diversified basket of 54 gold-related stocks, including Newmont Corp. (NEM), Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) and Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV). Conclusion : GOLD IS SAFE HEAVEN TO INVEST IN IT .
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by INVESTRONE
1
Postive Gamma for Everyone!!!This weeks update on hedged equity funds sees all the funds flip positive gamma. Forecast for following week is: Lower volatility = Smaller Distribution. Positive Gamma Exposure across broader market = Smaller Distribution. Slow melt up. Approx ~0.4% a day if GEX stays positive in the following week. JHEQX At the top of the call range. Nearly identical pattern tracked the entire previous quarter. As a result of JHEQX being supportive, the vix recedes back to mean reverting. Another vol compressing pattern formed. A Mirror to the previous one except without as much volume compression. VIX still has room lower as fears of BTC contagion subside. All hedged equity funds are now positive gamma. JHQDX JHQTX
SP:SPX
by SPYvsGME
8
PYPL: Can Hedgie change fortunes?PayPal Short Term - We look to Buy at 78.86 (stop at 71.88) Activist hedge fund Elliot Management reported to have increased stake. Price jumped 6% in premarket. Although the bears are in control, the stalling negative momentum indicates a turnaround is possible. There is scope for mild selling at the open but losses should be limited. We look to buy dips. Further upside is expected. Our profit targets will be 99.79 and 104.00 Resistance: 100.00 / 123.00 / 154.00 Support: 75.00 / 60.00 / 40.00 Please be advised that the information presented on TradingView is provided to Vantage (‘Vantage Global Limited’, ‘we’) by a third-party provider (‘Signal Centre’). Please be reminded that you are solely responsible for the trading decisions on your account. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. Any information and/or content is intended entirely for research, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or consultation advice or investment strategy. The information is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person and therefore does not involve a consideration of any of the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any viewer that may receive it. Kindly also note that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. We assume no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information and/or content provided herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any omission, mistake nor for any loss or damage including without limitation to any loss of profit which may arise from reliance on any information supplied by Signal Centre.
NASDAQ:PYPLLong
by VantageMarkets
PINS: Activist could change fortunes?Pinterest Short Term - We look to Buy at 18.86 (stop at 16.57) This stock has recently been in the news headlines with hedge fund Elliot Management reported to have taken 9% stake in the social media company. The bullish engulfing candle on the 4 hour chart the positive for sentiment. There is scope for mild selling at the open but losses should be limited. Support is located at 18.00 and should stem dips to this area. We look to buy dips. Our profit targets will be 24.90 and 27.00 Resistance: 25.00 / 28.00 / 36.00 Support: 17.00 / 12.00 / 6.00 Please be advised that the information presented on TradingView is provided to Vantage (‘Vantage Global Limited’, ‘we’) by a third-party provider (‘Signal Centre’ ). Please be reminded that you are solely responsible for the trading decisions on your account. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. Any information and/or content is intended entirely for research, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or consultation advice or investment strategy. The information is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person and therefore does not involve a consideration of any of the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any viewer that may receive it. Kindly also note that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. We assume no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information and/or content provided herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any omission, mistake nor for any loss or damage including without limitation to any loss of profit which may arise from reliance on any information supplied by Signal Centre.
NYSE:PINSLong
by VantageMarkets
1
You May Be Having a Bad Day, but Not as Bad as Bill AckmanTrading stocks is tough, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Even the best have nightmare days. Today’s example would be billionaire Bill Ackman, CEO, and founder of Pershing Capital, a notorious hedge fund. With an MBA from Harvard Business school and 20 years in the business, he is a real pro. His fund generated approximately 70% returns in 2020 alone. This is remarkable considering this firm currently holds about $20B in assets under management. At the start of the year, Netflix was down significantly from its highs. Ackman took this opportunity to accumulate shares, approximately 3.1M shares worth over $1B. The stock pulled back for roughly+20% gains. He looked like a genius. However, yesterday after the bell, Netflix announced its quarter one earnings. It was not pretty. In this report, the company exceeded earnings expectations by 20% BUT it was their first-time instance of subscriber loss which was roughly 200,000. The company expected to add over 2M subscribers in this period. As a result, the company tanked roughly over 30%. Quick Math Invested = $1.1B (3.1M @~370) Current = $685M (3.1M @~222) Single Day Loss = $387M (3.1M @ 125) Total Loss = $435M So if you are having a bad day, you probably are not having as bad of a day as Bill Ackman, who has lost almost half a billion worth of his and his client’s money. This is a friendly reminder that even the pros have massive down days. Additionally, just because a security’s price has decreased significantly it doesn’t mean it can’t keep going down. #TrendIsYourFriend. Learn from other mistakes. On another note, Howard Hughes Corp. ($HHC) filed a 13D, an SEC form required for ownership beyond 5%, which revealed that Pershing Square Capital owns 25% of the company. Should be interesting how this stock plays out in the near future.
NASDAQ:NFLX
by howdydany
Bitcoin Backlash, Time for Short Scalp?Weekly Time-frame The EU seems ready to finally pass its regulatory framework on Crypto with a vote expected on Monday. However, there are concerns that, as the draft stands, it would effectively ban Bitcoin and Ethereum in the Union. -Zycrypto This news is currently a Bearish news maybe that is why the Bitcoin nosedive on Monday. We are still expecting a massive pump from $37,500 or $37,100. Awesome Oscillator (AO) is bearish opening a Red Volume in the negative. 1D Time-frame We are trying to get back inside the ascending triangle which is Bullish. Our entry at $37,800 yesterday got triggered and currently in profit. Right now we are having a Bearish Saucer, Crypto greed and fear index is now in #23 which is supper bullish for us, liquidated long position reached $138M. Now it can go up. 4H Time-frame Once we break $38,543.32, we can expect more to the upside and make it the next support, price target will be $39,837, $41,131, $42,732 $44,000 for Bitcoin. AO is still Bearish, last level of resistance is $39,231 once broken we can expect more to the upside. We will discuss more on the possibility on our Live. Stay tune and check with us! Want more insights before US market open? Hit Like, Share, and Subscribe for more daily trading tutorial & cryptocurrency news Trade Scholar, the best cryptocurrency educational community online! Find the content above difficult to understand? Feeling lost about how to trade? Want to learn how to do your Own Price Prediction? We endeavour to share you our investment knowledge & experience in order to help you starting your path to financial freedom. Follow, Subscribe & Join our Community to trade together! Disclaimer: Above Technical Analysis is pure educational information, not Investment Advice. The information provided on this post does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of the website's content as such. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
BINANCE:BTCUSD.PShort
by Trade_Scholar
Crypto And Stocks Long Term Trading Strategy.....Hello my Dear Fellow Traders! Today i'm Going to show you a strategy which i personaily use in my long term crypto or stocks investment. for this strategy you should not use any kind of leverage at all. Because it is a long term trading strategy so trading with any kind of leverage can be harmfull for your account. In this strategy we are going to use only one indicator which is known as EMA(Exponential Moving Average). We are going to use 2 EMA. 200 period moving average and 20 period moving average. when 20 period ema cross 200 ema from down to up side its and indication that in the long term momentum is changing and you should by but wait for the price to close above 200 ema then enter your buy trade and repeat the same process to generate the sell signal as well like when the 20 ema cross 200 ema from above side and give closing beneath the 200 ema sell. Remember that when you enter in a trade you should atleast hold your trade for 30% but you can also trail your stop loss with price, using this same strategy i even had made more then 80% of profit in a single trade. but keep in mind that process need time and you have to have a good patience level in your self if you want to get a big piece from the market. i hope that you will like my strategy and back test it and analyze it for better result because it has a 80% win ratio. Thank you so much.......................................
COINBASE:BTCUSDLong
by Farooqcharsi420
DAX40 M15 analysisCurrently market is creating higher highs and higher lows. We have identified a "Trend Trap" that needs to be taken out. And market needs to fill the imbalance before expanding upwards. We got the following confluences to enter on this trade! 1. Higher Time Frame Bullish Bias 2. Lower Time Frame Bullish Bias 3. Bullish Market Structure Our entry point is also well calculated, as there is a very high chance that price will come down to grab the liquidity below the marked trendline area, and when it does market is also going to fill the imbalance area that we have indicated in the charts. Our entry is just above the imbalance area. Hope you guys liked our idea!
OANDA:DE30EURLong
by MegafxOfficial