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Saba Capital holds $107.7M stake in Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV)

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management and related reporting persons filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing a significant position in The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust. They report beneficial ownership of 4,715,534 common shares, representing 5.35% of the outstanding shares, based on 88,167,468 shares outstanding as of 12/31/25.

The filing notes that approximately $107,729,314 was paid to acquire these shares, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. All recent trades in the position were effected in the open market, and Saba-advised funds and accounts are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds on the shares.

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Beneficial ownership 4,715,534 common shares Shares beneficially owned by each reporting person
Ownership percentage 5.35% Portion of GDV common shares represented by Saba’s holdings
Shares outstanding 88,167,468 shares GDV common shares outstanding as of 12/31/25 from N-CSR
Total cost of stake $107,729,314 Approximate amount paid to acquire the reported common shares
Date triggering filing 06/11/2026 Date of event requiring this Schedule 13D amendment
Sole voting power 0 shares Sole voting power reported for each reporting person
Shared voting power 4,715,534 shares Shares over which reporting persons share voting power
beneficial owner financial
"the beneficial owner of the Common Shares reported herein"
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.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
shared voting power financial
"Shared Voting Power 4,715,534.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive power financial
"Shared Dispositive Power 4,715,534.00"
margin account borrowings financial
"and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business"
N-CSR regulatory
"as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/4/26"
A Form N-CSR is a regulatory filing that mutual funds and other registered investment companies send to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and make available to shareholders; it includes the fund’s certified shareholder report with audited financial statements, performance data and management discussion. For investors, it’s like a fund’s official report card and financial statement combined — it helps you verify how the fund is performing, what risks and fees exist, and whether the manager’s explanations match the numbers.
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36242H104

(CUSIP Number)
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
405 Lexington Avenue, 58th Floor, Attention: Michael D'Angelo
New York, NY, 10174
(212) 542-4635

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/11/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 88,167,468 shares of common stock outstanding as of 12/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/4/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 88,167,468 shares of common stock outstanding as of 12/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/4/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 88,167,468 shares of common stock outstanding as of 12/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/4/26.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:06/15/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:06/15/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:06/15/2026
Comments accompanying signature:
Pursuant to a power of attorney dated as of November 16, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Schedule 13G filed by the Reporting Persons on December 28, 2015, accession number: 0001062993-15-006823

FAQ

What stake in The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) does Saba Capital report?

Saba Capital and related reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 4,715,534 common shares of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust, representing 5.35% of the outstanding shares, based on 88,167,468 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

How much did Saba Capital pay for its GDV common share position?

The filing states that approximately $107,729,314 was paid to acquire the reported GDV common shares. Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings secured by securities held in margin accounts.

How were Saba Capital’s recent GDV share transactions executed?

The filing explains that all transactions in GDV common shares within the 60 days before June 11, 2026 were effected in the open market. Specific trade details are provided in Schedule A, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit.

Who ultimately benefits from Saba Capital’s GDV share holdings?

According to the disclosure, the funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the GDV common shares. Saba acts as investment manager for these vehicles rather than as the economic end investor.

How is Saba Capital’s GDV ownership percentage calculated in this filing?

The 5.35% ownership figure is calculated using 88,167,468 GDV common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025. That outstanding share count comes from the issuer’s N-CSR filed on March 4, 2026, as referenced in the ownership section.