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Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) is a registered closed-end management investment company focused on high current income with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. Its news flow frequently centers on dividends, managed distribution plan updates, and regulatory notices related to the character and sources of its distributions.
Investors following SABA’s news can expect regular announcements of monthly dividends declared by the fund’s board of trustees. These releases typically describe the fixed per-share distribution amount under the fund’s managed distribution plan and specify record and payment dates. The fund also issues special dividend announcements when required to satisfy excise tax rules applicable to certain income generated during a calendar year.
Another recurring category of news consists of Section 19(a) notices under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In these items, the fund provides estimates of how each distribution is sourced among net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital, along with cumulative estimates for the fiscal year-to-date. The fund emphasizes that these figures are estimates, not tax reporting information, and that final tax characterizations are provided later on Form 1099-DIV.
News releases also reiterate the fund’s investment objective, its global investment approach in debt and equity securities of public and private companies, and its use of instruments such as closed-end funds, SPACs, reinsurance-related securities and derivatives. Risk discussions in these communications cover equity market volatility, high yield securities, reinsurance-related events, interest rate changes, foreign investment considerations and the potential impact of portfolio concentration.
For readers tracking SABA, the news stream offers insight into the fund’s distribution practices, estimated composition of payouts, and ongoing reminders of the risks and objectives that frame its investment strategy.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has released its monthly distribution notice for October 31, 2024. The Fund's distribution of $0.058 per share consists of 10.85% from net investment income and 89.15% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, distributions totaled $0.77540 per share, with 43.26% from net investment income and 56.74% from return of capital. The Fund's performance metrics show a 0.33% average annual total return over five years, a 9.08% annualized distribution rate, and a 24.01% cumulative total return for the current fiscal period through September 30, 2024.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.058 per share, payable on October 31, 2024 to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2024. This distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which aims to provide a fixed monthly distribution and narrow the discount between market price and net asset value of common shares.
The Fund invests globally in debt and equity securities, including closed-end funds, SPACs, reinsurance, and public and private debt instruments. It may also use derivatives and invest in private funds. The Fund's objective is to provide high current income with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. However, investors should be aware of various risks, including those associated with high-yield securities, foreign investments, and market interest rate changes.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has announced its monthly distribution details for September 30, 2024, and fiscal year-to-date 2024. The Fund estimates that a portion of its distribution may be a return of capital. Key points include:
- September 30, 2024 distribution: $0.05800 per share
- 78.93% from net investment income, 21.07% return of capital
- Fiscal year-to-date distribution: $0.71740 per share (split-adjusted)
- 40.37% from net investment income, 59.63% return of capital
- Annualized distribution rate: 9.42% of NAV as of August 31, 2024
- Cumulative total return: 21.33% for the current fiscal period through August 31, 2024
The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, aiming to provide a fixed monthly distribution of $0.058 per share. Shareholders are advised to consult tax advisors regarding the appropriate treatment of Fund distributions.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has announced the renewal of its share repurchase program. The Fund's Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase of up to 10% of its total common shares for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025. This program aims to increase the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and create value for shareholders by reducing the Fund's discount to NAV.
The Fund may repurchase shares through open market transactions, considering factors such as timing, quantity, discount level, performance, portfolio holdings, and market conditions. Repurchases will be made on national securities exchanges at prevailing market prices, subject to exchange requirements and federal securities laws. However, there is no guarantee that the market price of the Fund's shares will increase or that the program will enhance shareholder value.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.058 per share, payable on September 30, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2024. This distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, which aims to provide a fixed monthly distribution and narrow the discount between market price and net asset value of common shares.
The Fund invests globally in debt and equity securities, including closed-end funds, SPACs, reinsurance, and public and private debt instruments. It may also use derivatives and invest in private funds. While the Plan intends to provide a constant distribution rate, it may include long-term capital gains and/or return of capital if investment income is insufficient.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has announced its monthly distribution details for August 30, 2024, and fiscal year-to-date allocations. The Fund estimates that a portion of its distribution may be a return of capital. Key points include:
- August 30, 2024 distribution: $0.05800 per share
- 67.39% from net investment income, 32.61% return of capital
- Fiscal year-to-date: 38% from net investment income, 62% return of capital
- Annualized distribution rate: 9.86% of NAV
- 5-year average annual total return: -1.55%
- Current fiscal period cumulative total return: 18.01%
The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, aiming to provide a fixed monthly distribution of $0.058 per share. Shareholders are advised to consult tax advisors regarding the implications of these distributions.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.058 per share, payable on August 30, 2024 to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2024. This distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, which aims to provide a fixed monthly distribution and narrow the discount between market price and net asset value of common shares.
The Plan may distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital if investment income is insufficient. The Fund's investment objective is to provide high current income with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. It invests globally in debt and equity securities, including closed-end funds, SPACs, reinsurance, and various debt instruments.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has announced its monthly distribution and provided an estimate of the sources of this distribution. For the distribution paid on July 31, 2024, 24.04% comes from net investment income, while 75.96% is considered a return of capital. Year-to-date, 39.34% of distributions have been from net investment income, with 60.66% classified as return of capital.
The Fund's average annual total return over the past 5 years is -2.19%, while its annualized distribution rate for the current fiscal period is 10.60%. The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, aiming to provide a fixed monthly distribution of $0.029 per share. Shareholders are advised that the Fund may distribute more than its income and net realized capital gains, resulting in a partial return of capital.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) announced a monthly dividend of $0.058 per share on June 28, 2024. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 9, 2024. The dividend is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which aims to provide a consistent monthly payout and reduce the discount between market price and net asset value.
If sufficient investment income is not available, the Fund may distribute long-term capital gains or return of capital. The Board of Trustees can amend or terminate the plan at any time, which could negatively impact the stock price. The Fund's performance may fluctuate, and there is no guarantee of achieving its investment objectives of high current income and capital appreciation.
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has notified shareholders about the sources of distributions for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024. The distribution paid on June 20, 2024, is entirely a return of capital, with no net investment income or realized capital gains. Year-to-date, the fund has distributed $0.27170 per share, with 43.54% being net investment income and 56.46% being a return of capital. The Fund replaced Franklin Templeton as the investment adviser on January 1, 2024.
Performance highlights include an average annual total return of -2.19% over the last five years and a 13.33% cumulative total return for the current fiscal period. The Fund's managed distribution plan aims to provide a fixed monthly distribution of $0.029 per share, which may include long-term capital gains and return of capital if sufficient investment income is unavailable.
Risks involve investment in high-yield securities, foreign borrowers, and reinsurance-related securities, which are subject to various market and event-specific risks.
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