Why does Ben Conway compare activist investors to wasps at a picnic? In this Short, he explains why activist investors can be an uncomfortable but necessary part of the investment trust ecosystem. Although some tactics may be controversial, activist pressure has encouraged boards to respond more quickly to wide discounts through buybacks, mergers and other corporate actions. Do activist investors improve accountability - or sometimes go too far? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4KLxum5jcI For information and education only. This is not investment advice. Capital at risk. #InvestmentTrusts #ActivistInvestors #Investing #QuotedData