Watch On Demand event from June 21st, 2021: RIA Channel

2020 was dubbed the “Year of the SPAC” raising $83B in issuance. This year we’ve already eclipsed that mark with over $100B issued. This growth is enough to raise eyebrows and attention from retail investors to SEC regulators.

The spotlight and recent scrutiny on Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations (SPACs) is warranted, but to fully grasp the true story and total potential, advisors need an understanding of their unique underlying features and operating structure – then how to invest in them, attract clients with them, and grow AUM as a result.

Wealthspring Capital is an investment firm dedicated to SPACs. We offer investment strategies that aim to capitalize on the overlooked and unrealized potential that exists within SPACs. We mine the entire SPAC life cycle: dissecting, analyzing, and selectively participating in every aspect from SPAC to DeSPAC.

In this informative and client-centric session on SPACs, managing partners, Matthew Simpson and David Gallers will reveal the complexities and mechanics of the SPAC ecosystem.

• Understand the entire SPACs lifespan

• Explore the underlying SPAC substrate: Founder’s Shares, SPAC IPOs, PIPES, Units/Shares/Warrants, US Treasury Bills

• Discuss historical and current data performance analysis

• Provide portfolio and asset class considerations: benefits and risks

• Recommend best practices for how SPACs are being used to attract clients and increase AUM

• Share our approach to SPACs with an SMA platform and Hedge Fund strategy
  
  

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