Saba Capital (NYSE: ECAT) reports open-market sale of 100,233 ECAT shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
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 two open-market sales of common stock. It sold 53,479 shares at $15.23 on May 21 and 46,754 shares at $15.41 on May 22, totaling 100,233 shares. After these indirect transactions, it reported holding 19,608,789 ECAT shares.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 100,233 shares ($1,534,964)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
null
Sold
100,233 shs ($1.53M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 46,754 | $15.41 | $720K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 53,479 | $15.23 | $814K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 19,608,789 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold May 21, 2026: 53,479 shares
Shares sold May 22, 2026: 46,754 shares
Total shares sold: 100,233 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Shares sold May 21, 2026
53,479 shares
Open-market sale of ECAT common stock at $15.23 per share
Shares sold May 22, 2026
46,754 shares
Open-market sale of ECAT common stock at $15.41 per share
Total shares sold
100,233 shares
Aggregate of two ECAT open-market sales reported in Form 4
Price per share May 21
$15.23/share
Sale price for 53,479 ECAT shares
Price per share May 22
$15.41/share
Sale price for 46,754 ECAT shares
Shares held after trades
19,608,789 shares
Indirect ECAT common stock holdings following transactions
Key Terms
open-market sale, ten percent owner, indirect ownership, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each common stock transaction"
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
"reporting person marked as "is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
indirect ownership regulatory
"ownership_type: "indirect" and ownership_code: "I" on transactions"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for both reported transactions"
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) indicates insider transaction report"
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.
FAQ
What did Saba Capital Management report in its latest Form 4 for ECAT?
Saba Capital Management reported selling 100,233 shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) common stock in two open-market transactions, while remaining an indirect ten percent owner with 19,608,789 shares reported after the trades.
Are Saba Capital Management’s ECAT transactions open-market sales or other types?
The Form 4 classifies both ECAT transactions as open-market sales, using transaction code “S” and the description “Sale in open market or private transaction.” No derivative exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding dispositions were reported in this particular filing.
Does Saba Capital Management’s ECAT Form 4 involve derivative securities?
No derivative securities are shown in this ECAT Form 4. Both reported transactions involve non-derivative common stock, and the derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no options, warrants, or other derivative positions were reported in this filing.