Analysis of Split-off Trading Strategies
Split-Offs proved to be very lucrative in generating low risk arbitrage returns. Just last week yet another split-off (ECL/APY) closed successfully with $2,100 ‘riskless’ return for hedged trades (c. +11%), while at at the same time unhedged positions delivered $10,000 (c. +50%-70%) in a month. The difference in pay-offs is clearly very material; however, higher returns seemingly come with higher risks (exposure to share price fluctuations).