Saba Capital boosts NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) stake with 43,687-share buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a ten percent owner of NEW GERMANY FUND INC, reported open-market purchases of common stock. The firm bought 37,087 shares on July 2, 2026 and 6,600 shares on July 6, 2026 at $11.60 per share, bringing its indirect holdings to 3,646,502 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 43,687 shares ($506,769)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
null
Bought
43,687 shs ($507K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 6,600 | $11.60 | $77K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 37,087 | $11.60 | $430K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,646,502 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares bought July 2, 2026: 37,087 shares
Shares bought July 6, 2026: 6,600 shares
Total shares bought: 43,687 shares
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6 metrics
Shares bought July 2, 2026
37,087 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock at $11.60
Shares bought July 6, 2026
6,600 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock at $11.60
Total shares bought
43,687 shares
Net-buy shares in reported period
Price per share
$11.60 per share
Purchase price for both transactions
Holdings after trades
3,646,502 shares
Indirect common stock position after July 6, 2026
Net-buy direction
43,687 shares net buy
Form 4 transaction summary
Key Terms
open-market purchase, ten percent owner, indirect ownership, non-derivative
4 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.
ten percent owner regulatory
"is_ten_percent_owner: 1"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect"
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: non-derivative"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Saba Capital report for NEW GERMANY FUND INC (GF)?
Saba Capital reported two open-market purchases of NEW GERMANY FUND INC common stock, totaling 43,687 shares. These trades occurred on July 2 and July 6, 2026 at $11.60 per share, increasing its reported indirect ownership stake.
What was Saba Capital’s NEW GERMANY FUND INC (GF) position after these Form 4 purchases?
After the reported trades, Saba Capital’s indirect holdings in NEW GERMANY FUND INC common stock totaled 3,646,502 shares. This figure reflects the position following the July 6, 2026 purchase and is reported as indirect ownership on the Form 4.
Were Saba Capital’s NEW GERMANY FUND INC (GF) trades open-market purchases?
Yes. Both transactions were classified as open-market purchases of NEW GERMANY FUND INC common stock. The Form 4 uses transaction code P, described as a purchase in an open market or private transaction, at a price of $11.60 per share.
Does Saba Capital’s Form 4 for NEW GERMANY FUND INC (GF) show any stock sales?
No. The Form 4 only reports net-buy activity for NEW GERMANY FUND INC. It shows two purchase transactions totaling 43,687 shares and indicates zero sales, gifts, tax withholdings, or derivative exercises in the summarized period.