Arbitrage funds generate returns by buying shares in the cash market and selling futures to capture price differences. Image: Pixabay Budget 2026 increased transaction costs in the derivatives market ...

If you are looking to park your hard-earned money for the short-term – say a couple of weeks, a couple of months or even up to a year – a savings bank account is one of the options. But as you know, ...

Budget 2026 raises STT on futures to 0.05 percent, options to 0.15 percent Arbitrage fund returns may fall 0.32% annually due to higher STT. Multi-asset funds see minimal impact from the STT hike Did ...

Arbitrage trades are referred to as near-pure-alpha strategies. This is because the strategy is set up to generate gains regardless of the market direction. Previously in this column, we discussed how ...

India’s arbitrage fund managers are bracing for lower returns after the government unexpectedly raised taxes on equity derivatives, a move that threatens a fast-growing sector that holds $36 billion ...

India raised taxes on equity derivatives, impacting $36 billion arbitrage funds Arbitrage fund returns may fall 25-35 basis points due to higher transaction costs. Managers: Capital exits may widen ...

I upgrade Barclays PLC to Strong Buy, citing a deterministic balance sheet advantage and Wall Street undervaluation. BCS is set for net interest income expansion as £236bn of structural hedge assets ...

Electronic Arts is expected to merge with Silver Lake and the Public Investment Fund, offering $210 per share in cash by Q1 2027. With EA trading just under $200, the merger arbitrage spread is about ...

Crypto arbitrage is more competitive than ever in 2026. Execution speed, trading fees, liquidity, and reliability are now the defining factors for success. Bots that can operate across multiple ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

Crypto arbitrage keeps evolving, and in 2026 the real opportunities are no longer where everyone looks. Speed, liquidity, fees, and infrastructure matter more than ever, especially as price gaps close ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of ...