Saba Capital reduces BlackRock ESG Capital (NYSE: ECAT) stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, reported selling ECAT common shares in the open market. On June 1, 2026, it sold 169,781 shares at $15.72 per share, followed by 53,537 shares at $15.80 on June 2, 2026. After these indirect transactions, it continued to hold 18,981,404 ECAT common shares indirectly.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 223,318 shares ($3,514,842)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
null
Sold
223,318 shs ($3.51M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 53,537 | $15.80 | $846K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 169,781 | $15.72 | $2.67M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 18,981,404 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold June 1, 2026: 169,781 shares
Shares sold June 2, 2026: 53,537 shares
Total shares sold: 223,318 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold June 1, 2026
169,781 shares
Open-market sale of ECAT Common Stock at $15.72 per share
Shares sold June 2, 2026
53,537 shares
Open-market sale of ECAT Common Stock at $15.80 per share
Total shares sold
223,318 shares
Net ECAT shares sold across both reported transactions
Sale price June 1, 2026
$15.72/share
Price for 169,781 ECAT shares sold in open-market transaction
Sale price June 2, 2026
$15.80/share
Price for 53,537 ECAT shares sold in open-market transaction
Shares held after June 2, 2026
18,981,404 shares
Indirect ECAT Common Stock holdings following latest sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, Common Stock, indirect ownership, 10% owner
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "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.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
10% owner financial
""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
FAQ
What did Saba Capital report in its latest Form 4 for ECAT?
Saba Capital reported open-market sales of ECAT common stock. It sold 223,318 shares over two days in early June 2026 while remaining a large indirect holder with 18,981,404 shares after the latest transaction.
Were Saba Capital’s ECAT transactions direct or indirect holdings?
The Form 4 identifies Saba Capital’s ECAT transactions and holdings as indirect. Both reported sales and the 18,981,404 shares held after the latest transaction are coded as indirect ownership, indicating the position is not held directly in Saba Capital’s own name.