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Saba Capital trims stake in BlackRock ESG Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT)

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management, L.P., a ten percent owner of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT), reported an open-market sale of 62,841 shares of common stock at $14.68 per share. After this transaction, Saba’s indirect holdings stand at 21,655,930 shares of ECAT common stock.

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Insider Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role 10% Owner
Sold 62,841 shs ($923K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 62,841 $14.68 $923K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,655,930 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold 62,841 shares Open-market sale on 2026-04-15
Sale price $14.68 per share Price for ECAT common stock sold
Shares held after sale 21,655,930 shares Indirect ECAT holdings post-transaction
Net share change -62,841 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary
Sell transactions 1 sale Single non-derivative transaction reported
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action is described as "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
ten percent owner regulatory
"Saba Capital Management, L.P. is marked as a ten percent owner"
Common Stock financial
"security_title is listed as "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saba Capital Management, L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10174

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust [ ECAT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/15/2026S62,841D$14.6821,655,930I-
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Saba Capital Management, L.P. By: Zachary Gindes04/16/2026
Boaz Weinstein04/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Saba Capital Management report in its latest ECAT Form 4 filing?

Saba Capital reported an open-market sale of 62,841 shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) common stock. The shares were sold at $14.68 each, and Saba remains a large holder after the transaction.

How many ECAT shares did Saba Capital sell and at what price?

Saba Capital sold 62,841 ECAT common shares in an open-market transaction at $14.68 per share. This Form 4 filing discloses the exact trade size, price, and resulting holdings for transparency under insider reporting rules.

What are Saba Capital’s ECAT holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported sale, Saba Capital’s indirect holdings in ECAT total 21,655,930 common shares. This post-transaction figure shows that Saba continues to own a substantial position in the BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust.

Is Saba Capital considered a ten percent owner of ECAT in this filing?

Yes. The Form 4 identifies Saba Capital Management, L.P. as a ten percent owner of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust. Such large holders must report transactions like this 62,841-share sale to comply with Section 16 insider reporting requirements.

Was Saba Capital’s ECAT trade a buy or a sell transaction?

The filing shows a sell transaction, coded “S” for sale in the Form 4. It is described as an open-market sale, meaning the 62,841 ECAT shares were sold through the market at a price of $14.68 per share.