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Caught in the act: How hedge funds manipulate their equity positions

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  • Cici, Gjergji
  • Kempf, Alexander
  • Pütz, Alexander

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  • Cici, Gjergji & Kempf, Alexander & Pütz, Alexander, 2010. "Caught in the act: How hedge funds manipulate their equity positions," CFR Working Papers 10-15, University of Cologne, Centre for Financial Research (CFR).
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