Saba Capital boosts NEW GERMANY FUND (NYSE: GF) stake with buys
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 two open-market purchases of the fund’s common stock. On June 12, 2026, it bought 10,848 shares at $11.55 per share, and on June 11, 2026, it bought 1,093 shares at $11.49 per share. These transactions total 11,941 shares and are held indirectly, bringing its reported indirect holdings to 3,509,940 shares of common stock after the latest trade.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 11,941 shares ($137,853)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
null
Bought
11,941 shs ($138K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 10,848 | $11.55 | $125K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,093 | $11.49 | $13K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,509,940 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares bought June 12, 2026: 10,848 shares at $11.55
Shares bought June 11, 2026: 1,093 shares at $11.49
Total shares bought in filing: 11,941 shares
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5 metrics
Shares bought June 12, 2026
10,848 shares at $11.55
Open-market purchase of common stock
Shares bought June 11, 2026
1,093 shares at $11.49
Open-market purchase of common stock
Total shares bought in filing
11,941 shares
Net open-market purchases reported
Holdings after latest transaction
3,509,940 shares
Indirect ownership of common stock after June 12, 2026
Buy transaction count
2 purchases
Non-derivative open-market transactions
Key Terms
open-market purchase, indirect ownership, ten percent owner
3 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.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect; ownership_code: I"
ten percent owner financial
"is_ten_percent_owner: 1"
FAQ
What insider activity did Saba Capital report for NEW GERMANY FUND (GF)?
Saba Capital reported buying common stock of NEW GERMANY FUND. It executed two open-market purchases totaling 11,941 shares, increasing its indirect holdings to 3,509,940 shares following the latest transaction, according to the Form 4 filing.
What is Saba Capital’s ownership in NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) after these trades?
After these trades, Saba Capital reported indirect ownership of 3,509,940 shares of NEW GERMANY FUND common stock. This total reflects the position following the June 12, 2026 open-market purchase disclosed in the Form 4.
Are Saba Capital’s NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) purchases direct or indirect holdings?
The reported holdings are indirect. The Form 4 classifies ownership as indirect, meaning Saba Capital holds the NEW GERMANY FUND common stock through an entity or structure rather than in its own name directly.
How many buy and sell transactions were in this NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) Form 4?
The Form 4 shows two buy transactions and no sales. All reported activity consists of open-market purchases of NEW GERMANY FUND common stock, with a net change of 11,941 shares purchased.