Saba Capital adds 303K BlackRock ESG Capital (ECAT) shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a more than ten percent owner of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT), reported open-market purchases of the trust’s common shares. On April 1 and 2, it bought a combined 303,392 shares at $13.87 per share, bringing its direct holdings to 21,718,771 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 303,392 shares ($4,208,047)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
10% Owner
Bought
303,392 shs ($4.21M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) | 44,010 | $13.87 | $610K |
| Purchase | BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) | 259,382 | $13.87 | $3.60M |
Holdings After Transaction:
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) — 21,718,771 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Total shares bought: 303,392 shares
Purchase price: $13.87 per share
Shares bought on April 1: 259,382 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Total shares bought
303,392 shares
Open-market purchases on April 1 and 2, 2026
Purchase price
$13.87 per share
Price for both reported ECAT transactions
Shares bought on April 1
259,382 shares
Non-derivative open-market purchase
Shares bought on April 2
44,010 shares
Non-derivative open-market purchase
Holdings after latest trade
21,718,771 shares
Total ECAT shares directly owned following April 2, 2026 transaction
Net-buy direction
303,392 net shares bought
Transaction summary shows net-buy with no sales
Key Terms
open-market purchase, non-derivative, ten percent owner, beneficial owner, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type": "non-derivative""
ten percent owner regulatory
""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
beneficial owner regulatory
"a more than ten percent beneficial owner of ECAT"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
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.
FAQ
What did Saba Capital Management report in this Form 4 for ECAT?
Saba Capital Management reported buying additional BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) shares in the open market. The filing shows two recent purchases totaling 303,392 shares, increasing its already large position as a more than ten percent beneficial owner.
Were the ECAT transactions by Saba Capital buys or sales?
All reported ECAT transactions in this Form 4 are open-market purchases by Saba Capital. The filing uses transaction code “P” and describes them as purchases, with no sales, gifts, or derivative exercises disclosed in the transaction summary.