Event-Driven Opportunities

Act quickly on market dislocations, placements and time-boxed events—while your core portfolio stays invested.

What it’s for

  • Placements & rights issues: Participate on short notice without selling existing positions.

  • IPOs & follow-ons: Secure allocations when windows open.

  • Tactical opportunities: Deploy into dislocations, pair trades or hedges around catalysts.

  • Bridges to proceeds: Cover brief gaps between an exit and cash settlement.

How it works

  • Credit is secured against eligible marketable securities already in your portfolio.

  • You draw only what you need, for the days or weeks required; interest applies to drawn amounts only.

  • On settlement or unwind, repay and release the draw; your core holdings remain invested throughout.

Why clients use it

  • Speed: Be executable when timing is measured in hours, not weeks.

  • Continuity: Avoid crystallising CGT or disrupting long-term exposures.

  • Precision: Funding aligned to event dates, then de-geared immediately after.

Key considerations

  • Market risk: Collateral declines can trigger margin calls requiring additional assets or partial repayment at short notice.

  • Leverage risk: Borrowing amplifies losses as well as gains, especially around volatile events.

  • Eligibility: Advance rates, asset criteria, issuer/sector and concentration limits apply; documentation and verification required.

  • Costs: Interest on drawn balances; where relevant, incremental custody, brokerage or FX charges.

For wholesale clients only. Availability subject to eligibility, collateral criteria and risk assessment.

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Important: Volans does not provide personal financial advice. The information on this page is general and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should seek independent financial, legal and tax advice before acquiring any Volans product or facility. Our services are available exclusively to wholesale clients as defined under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Securities-based lending involves significant risks, including margin calls, forced sale of assets and the amplification of losses. Ensure you understand these risks before proceeding.