#65 Asif Suria: The Event-Driven Edge in Investing

This podcast episode interviews Asif Suria, author of "The Event-Driven Edge in Investing," about his book and event-driven investing strategies. The discussion covers six strategies detailed in the book, including merger arbitrage, spin-offs, and insider transactions, highlighting their advantages, risks, and practical application. Suria emphasizes the importance of considering macroeconomic factors and using position sizing to manage risk, illustrating his points with real-world examples like the Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Biohaven acquisitions. Listeners gain insights into identifying investment opportunities based on corporate events and the importance of combining different strategies for enhanced returns. The podcast concludes with Suria's recommendations for further reading and a description of his investment website, InsideArbitrage.com.