WHFN: Activism in Short Selling
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Affinity Group
52nd event
What is the Wharton Hedge Fund Network?
The Wharton Hedge Fund Network (WHFN) was founded in 2005 as an Affinity Group of the Wharton Club of New York (WCNY). The group aims to bring together Wharton alumni active in the greater hedge fund community, which includes professionals working at hedge funds, hedge fund allocators, and dedicated service providers.
Events are by invitation only and limited to Wharton undergraduates and/or Wharton MBA's who are employed in the hedge fund space. For more information on WHFN and past events, please visit the Wharton Hedge Fund Network page.
What is the Next Event?
Our second event of the year and 52nd event in WHFN’s history, "Activism in Short Selling," will feature a panel hosted by two prominent activist short sellers and moderated by WHFN organizers. The panel will discuss questions such as:
The itinerary is:
6.00 - 6.25pm: Registration with food and drinks
6.25 - 6.30pm: Opening remarks and welcome
6.30 - 7.30pm: Panel on Activism in Short Selling
7.30pm - close: Networking with food and drinks
$95/yr Join/Renew Membership
How to Request an Invitation to Sign Up for the Event?
Please send us at whfn@whartonny.com: 1) your Wharton graduation year(s), 2) a short two-liner about your activity in the hedge fund space, 3) your professional contact information, and 4) your personal email address to keep in touch throughout your career. Those that qualify for WHFN will receive an invitation to sign up for the event.
Where to Direct Questions and/or Suggestions?
Charles Kornblith, JANA Partners
Victor Bonilla, Lawton Park Capital Management
whfn@whartonny.net
For more information on the other Affinity Groups of the Wharton Club of New York, please visit the Affinity Groups page.
The Wharton Hedge Fund Network (WHFN) was founded in 2005 as an Affinity Group of the Wharton Club of New York (WCNY). The group aims to bring together Wharton alumni active in the greater hedge fund community, which includes professionals working at hedge funds, hedge fund allocators, and dedicated service providers.
Events are by invitation only and limited to Wharton undergraduates and/or Wharton MBA's who are employed in the hedge fund space. For more information on WHFN and past events, please visit the Wharton Hedge Fund Network page.
What is the Next Event?
Our second event of the year and 52nd event in WHFN’s history, "Activism in Short Selling," will feature a panel hosted by two prominent activist short sellers and moderated by WHFN organizers. The panel will discuss questions such as:
- Is activist short selling a better model than quietly short selling?
- To what extent does activism accelerate a short working out?
- What regulatory considerations and potential pitfalls confront the practice?
- Sahm Adrangi, Portfolio Manager, Kerrisdale Capital Management
- Ben Axler, Portfolio Manager, Spruce Point Capital Management
- Adam Kommel (Moderator), President, Activist Shorts Research
The itinerary is:
6.00 - 6.25pm: Registration with food and drinks
6.25 - 6.30pm: Opening remarks and welcome
6.30 - 7.30pm: Panel on Activism in Short Selling
7.30pm - close: Networking with food and drinks
$95/yr Join/Renew Membership
How to Request an Invitation to Sign Up for the Event?
Please send us at whfn@whartonny.com: 1) your Wharton graduation year(s), 2) a short two-liner about your activity in the hedge fund space, 3) your professional contact information, and 4) your personal email address to keep in touch throughout your career. Those that qualify for WHFN will receive an invitation to sign up for the event.
Where to Direct Questions and/or Suggestions?
Charles Kornblith, JANA Partners
Victor Bonilla, Lawton Park Capital Management
whfn@whartonny.net
For more information on the other Affinity Groups of the Wharton Club of New York, please visit the Affinity Groups page.