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Saba Capital adds 303K BlackRock ESG Capital (ECAT) shares

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(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
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 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)
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
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.
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)
04/02/2026
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
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT)04/02/2026P44,010D$13.8721,718,771D
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT)04/01/2026P259,382D$13.8721,762,781D
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: David Han04/03/2026
Boaz Weinstein04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many ECAT shares did Saba Capital buy in the latest transactions?

Saba Capital bought a total of 303,392 ECAT shares across two days. The transactions were open-market purchases, adding 259,382 shares on one day and 44,010 shares on the next, according to the share amounts disclosed in the filing’s transaction table.

At what price did Saba Capital purchase ECAT shares in this filing?

The Form 4 shows Saba Capital purchased ECAT shares at a price of $13.87 per share. Both reported transactions used the same per-share price, indicating consistent execution levels for these open-market purchases during the disclosed trading dates.

What is Saba Capital’s ECAT shareholding after these purchases?

After the reported purchases, Saba Capital’s direct holdings in ECAT total 21,718,771 shares. This post-transaction figure, shown in the filing, reflects its position immediately following the most recent open-market buy reported in the Form 4.

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.

Does Saba Capital hold ECAT shares directly or indirectly in this report?

In this Form 4, Saba Capital’s ECAT holdings are reported as direct ownership. The transactions are marked with ownership code “D,” and the nature of ownership field does not indicate any indirect entities such as trusts or partnerships for these specific shares.