It’s Open Season on Closed-End Fund Activists. How Fund Holders Can Win—and Lose. | Barron's | July 2021

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The Templeton Global Income fund frustrated investors for years. Despite star manager Michael Hasenstab at the helm, the closed-end fund returned an average of 0.3% annually in the past decade, versus an average 7% for peers in global income.

Interview With Phil Goldstein And Andrew Dakos Of Bulldog Investors | Seeking Alpha | August 2018

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Bulldog Investors has enjoyed equity like returns with lower risk over the past quarter century.

The Popularity and Risks in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) | The Curmudgeon | February 2021

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The ongoing all asset mania, courtesy of the Fed and global central banks, is like the energy bunny that keeps on ticking without ever needing a recharge.  Using stronger language, it is like an orgy of lemmings that never ends.

Activist Insight Shorts | In-Depth: SPAC attack | March 2021

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This article was first published on Activist Insight Shorts on Tuesday 09 March, 2021.

Back to Basics | Value Investor Insight | April 2021

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Most readers of Value Investor Insight have likely watched the market for special- purpose acquisition companies with detached bemusement.

Filling in the Blanks | Value Investor Insight | May 2018

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Uncovering Value: Blank-Check companies.