ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited received an updated Schedule 13D/A from Saba Capital Management and related parties, reflecting a large activist stake and a push for strategic change. The reporting group, including Saba Capital, Saba Capital Management GP and Boaz R. Weinstein, reports beneficial ownership of 5,903,701 common shares, representing 31.28% of ASA’s outstanding common shares based on 18,872,332 shares disclosed in a prior Form 144.
The filing states that approximately $173,266,631 has been paid to acquire these shares. On February 19, 2026, Saba Capital submitted an updated presentation to ASA’s board recommending a “comprehensive strategic review” and clarifying strategic alternatives for the board to evaluate. All recent trades referenced were executed in the open market through a broker, and Saba-advised funds are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds from the shares.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (ASA), reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On February 12, 2026, it bought 83,533 shares at $69.69 per share, followed by 50,560 shares at $71.50 per share on February 13, 2026.
After these indirect purchases, Saba Capital Management beneficially owned 5,903,701 ASA common shares. All reported holdings are classified as indirect ownership.
Lazard Asset Management LLC reported a small stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd. The firm beneficially owns 20,798 equity shares, representing 0.1% of the class, with sole voting and sole dispositive power over all reported shares.
Lazard states that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd, consistent with a passive investment reported on a Schedule 13G.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited investor Saba Capital Management and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 5,853,141 common shares, representing 31.01% of ASA’s outstanding stock.
The filing states Saba and related parties hold only shared voting and dispositive power over these shares, with no sole authority. They report paying approximately $169,651,596 to acquire the position, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. The ownership percentage is calculated using 18,872,332 shares outstanding as disclosed in ASA’s Form 144 filed on 12/5/2025. The purpose of transaction and other contractual arrangements are listed as not applicable, and recent open-market trades are referenced in an exhibit.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported an open-market purchase of 40,222 shares of common stock on February 11, 2026 at $72.09 per share. Following this transaction, Saba Capital indirectly held 5,769,608 shares of ASA common stock.
Saba Capital Management and affiliates report a significant ownership position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited. They beneficially own 5,667,185 common shares, representing 30.03% of the company’s 18,872,332 shares outstanding, and have shared voting and dispositive power over this entire block.
The group paid approximately $156,508,580 in total to acquire these shares, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation, and routine margin borrowings. Amendment No. 21 updates details on funding, ownership levels, and related exhibits, with all recent trades executed in the open market.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported buying additional common shares in two open-market transactions. On February 9, 2026, it purchased 25,939 shares at $69.99 per share, bringing its indirect holdings to 5,667,185 shares.
On February 10, 2026, Saba Capital Management purchased another 62,201 common shares at $71.10 per share, increasing its indirectly held position to 5,729,386 shares. All reported holdings are shown as indirect ownership.
Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report significant ownership positions in ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd common shares. Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 1,267,205 shares, representing 6.7% of the class, with shared voting power over 225,023 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,267,205 shares.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,042,183 shares, or 5.5% of the class, with shared dispositive power over those shares. The filers state the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of ASA.
ASA, a registered investment company, filed its Form N-CEN annual report summarizing operational and trading details for the period. The filing reports aggregate brokerage commissions paid by the fund of 714,868 during the reporting period and a total value of principal transactions with a dealer of 20,907,911.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported two open-market common stock purchases. On February 5, it bought 15,423 shares at $64.31 per share, bringing its indirectly held position to 5,625,450 shares. On February 6, it bought another 15,796 shares at $65.91 per share, increasing its indirect beneficial ownership to 5,641,246 shares.