Saba Capital (NYSE: GF) adds 19,669 NEW GERMANY FUND shares in open-market 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 an open-market purchase of 19,669 shares of common stock at $12.25 per share. After this transaction, Saba’s indirect holdings increased to 3,051,884 shares, indicating a modest expansion of its existing position.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 19,669 shares ($240,945)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
null
Bought
19,669 shs ($241K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 19,669 | $12.25 | $241K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,051,884 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 19,669 shares
Purchase price: $12.25 per share
Shares held after transaction: 3,051,884 shares
3 metrics
Shares purchased
19,669 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock on April 17, 2026
Purchase price
$12.25 per share
Price paid for NEW GERMANY FUND INC common stock
Shares held after transaction
3,051,884 shares
Indirect ownership by Saba Capital Management, L.P. after purchase
Key Terms
open-market purchase, ten percent owner, indirect holdings
3 terms
open-market purchase financial
"reported an open-market purchase of 19,669 shares of common stock"
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 financial
"Saba Capital Management, L.P., a ten percent owner of NEW GERMANY FUND INC"
indirect holdings financial
"After this transaction, Saba’s indirect holdings increased to 3,051,884 shares"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Saba Capital report for GF?
Saba Capital Management, L.P. reported an open-market purchase of 19,669 NEW GERMANY FUND INC common shares at $12.25 each. This Form 4 filing shows an incremental increase in Saba’s indirect ownership stake in the fund.
Was the GF insider transaction a buy or a sell?
The transaction was a buy. Saba Capital Management, L.P. executed an open-market purchase of 19,669 NEW GERMANY FUND INC common shares at $12.25 per share, increasing its already significant indirect stake.
Is Saba Capital considered a major holder of GF?
Yes. Saba Capital Management, L.P. is identified as a ten percent owner of NEW GERMANY FUND INC. After the latest open-market purchase, its indirect holdings total 3,051,884 common shares, underscoring its role as a significant shareholder.