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What Is Activist Investing?

By Catherine BrockUpdated Jun 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM

Key Points

  • Activist investors buy substantial shares to influence company changes, enhancing value.
  • They propose strategic alterations or board changes to increase share prices.
  • Typically, only 17% of such campaigns are successful, though they continue to be prevalent.

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