Saba Capital Management (ECAT) sells 272,241 shares, still holds 20,470,514
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a large holder of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT), reported selling a total of 272,241 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on two days at prices of $15.06 and $14.96 per share. After these sales, Saba Capital indirectly holds 20,470,514 shares of ECAT common stock.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 272,241 shares ($4,091,217)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
null
Sold
272,241 shs ($4.09M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 184,921 | $15.06 | $2.78M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 87,320 | $14.96 | $1.31M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 20,470,514 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 272,241 shares
First sale volume: 184,921 shares
First sale price: $15.06 per share
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6 metrics
Total shares sold
272,241 shares
Aggregate ECAT common stock sold across two open-market transactions
First sale volume
184,921 shares
ECAT common stock sold on May 6, 2026
First sale price
$15.06 per share
Price for 184,921 ECAT shares sold in open market
Second sale volume
87,320 shares
ECAT common stock sold on May 5, 2026
Second sale price
$14.96 per share
Price for 87,320 ECAT shares sold in open market
Shares held after sales
20,470,514 shares
Indirect ECAT common stock holdings following the reported transactions
Key Terms
open-market sale, indirect ownership, Common Stock, Form 4, +1 more
5 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.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect", "ownership_code": "I""
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.
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.
ten percent owner regulatory
""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
FAQ
Were Saba Capital’s ECAT transactions direct or indirect holdings?
The ECAT transactions involved indirectly held shares. The Form 4 marks ownership as indirect for both sales of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust common stock, indicating the position is held through an entity or account associated with Saba Capital Management, L.P.