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Ghost Strategies
GHOST STRATEGIES LLC is a state-registered investment adviser with $1 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm has 1 employee and 1 investment...
Ghost Strategies
GHOST STRATEGIES LLC is a state-registered investment adviser with $1 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm has 1 employee and 1 investment adviser. It operates with a single investment adviser.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Ben Jacobs
Founder, Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Ghost Strategies' investment approach?
The firm runs a high-conviction public equity book, concentrating on media, technology, and consumer companies. Jacobs looks for complexity — spin-offs, restructurings, or management transitions — where he can apply an activist or engaged-shareholder strategy to push for governance or strategic changes.
Does Ghost Strategies file 13Ds?
Yes. Ghost files 13Ds when it takes an active stake exceeding 5% of a company. The firm has used these filings to publicly communicate with boards and management, as it did at Cumulus Media in 2022.
What sectors does Ghost Strategies target?
The firm has historically focused on media, enterprise software, and consumer sectors. Ghost's activism often centers on underperforming small-cap companies within these industries where board-level or operational changes can unlock value.
How does Ghost Strategies source ideas?
Jacobs relies on a deep network of industry contacts and original research rather than off-the-shelf screening tools. The firm's lean structure is built for speed, enabling it to move on ideas emerging from corporate events or sector dislocations.
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