> Also, if you look at the "deal" those "activist investors" are pushing to get that money, it will pay only to shares acquired before date X. So even if i knew

> Also, if you look at the "deal" those "activist investors" are pushing to get that money, it will pay only to shares acquired before date X. So even if i knew their scheme was going to pay off, they already made sure to rig the game. Umm, that would be illegal. If you own shares before a deal is announced you are definitely part of the deal. No exceptions.