Isaac Corre – Event-Driven Investing at Governors Lane (EP.344)

This podcast episode explores the launch and strategies of Governor's Lane, a hedge fund specializing in event-driven investment strategies. The founder, Isaac Corey, shares his journey into event-driven investing and highlights the evolving landscape of the industry. The episode covers topics such as the competitive landscape, investment opportunities in credit and distressed markets, portfolio construction, regulatory and policy risks, and the importance of culture and risk management. It provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by event-driven strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding event dynamics, business fundamentals, and alternative data. Overall, the episode showcases Governor's Lane's vision, investment approach, and the significance of having a versatile team and strong culture in pursuing successful investment strategies. Main points • Governor's Lane is a hedge fund specializing in event-driven strategies. • Event-driven investing has become more complex over the years, requiring a focus on event dynamics and business fundamentals. • The launch of Governor's Lane was motivated by the limitations of accessing opportunities at a larger firm. • Governor's Lane focuses on event-driven equities, merger-related investing, and event-driven credit. • The changing competitive landscape has impacted the opportunities and strategies in event-driven equity and merger arbitrage. • The credit and distressed market presents evolving opportunities, influenced by factors such as low rates, tight spreads, and changes in CLO formation. • Portfolio construction at Governor's Lane involves a concentrated best ideas portfolio, with a team composition that includes expertise in credit, equities, and merger arbitrage. • Regulatory and policy risks are taken into consideration in cross-border deals, with a need to understand the different approaches of foreign regulators. • Risk management is an important aspect of event-driven investing, with a focus on implied beta and option trades. • Governor's Lane emphasizes the importance of culture and responsible growth to sustain success in the long term.