Is there a general consensus on the best industries to acquire companies?

by an investor from University of Strathclyde

1 year ago

I am fairly new to search funds and am desperate to learn more. I was basically just wondering if search fund acquired companies tend to see more success if they are within specific industries?

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searcher from University of Texas at Austin

Best industry might be the one that you’re most acquainted with that also has a good growth potential

2 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Like the stock market, if everyone does the same thing long enough that move no longer makes sense. Do what you can live with, manage, and understand.

3 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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