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Saba discloses 5.68% Clough Global Equity (NYSE: GLQ) stake

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management filed Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D reporting a significant position in Clough Global Equity Fund. The reporting group, including Saba Capital, Saba Capital Management GP and Boaz R. Weinstein, beneficially owns 1,063,832 common shares, or 5.68% of the fund’s outstanding shares.

The percentage is based on 18,738,121 common shares outstanding as of 10/31/25. Approximately $10,636,712 was paid to acquire these shares, using investor subscription proceeds, related capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings. All recent trades over the 60 days before 05/06/26 were executed in the open market.

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Saba discloses a 5.68% stake in Clough Global Equity Fund, signaling a meaningful but minority position.

Saba Capital, together with related entities and Boaz R. Weinstein, reports beneficial ownership of 1,063,832 common shares of Clough Global Equity Fund, equal to 5.68% of outstanding shares based on 18,738,121 shares as of 10/31/25.

The filing notes total acquisition cost of about $10,636,712, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation and standard margin account borrowings where positions serve as collateral. All trades in the 60 days before 05/06/26 were made in the open market, indicating ordinary secondary-market accumulation.

This disclosure establishes Saba as a sizable holder with shared voting and dispositive power over the stake but does not itself outline any specific plans or proposals. Future public communications or additional amendments would be needed to clarify any strategic intentions related to this position.

Beneficial ownership 1,063,832 shares Common shares of Clough Global Equity Fund reported by Saba group
Ownership percentage 5.68% Portion of Clough Global Equity Fund outstanding shares
Shares outstanding 18,738,121 shares GLQ common shares outstanding as of 10/31/25 from N-CSR
Acquisition cost $10,636,712 Total amount paid to acquire reported GLQ shares
Shared voting power 1,063,832 shares Voting power shared by each reporting person
Shared dispositive power 1,063,832 shares Shared power to dispose of GLQ shares
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment No. 2 amends Items 3, 5, and 7."
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.
beneficial owner regulatory
"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.
margin account borrowings financial
"and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business."
dispositive power regulatory
"sole or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition."
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
N-CSR regulatory
"as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/6/26."
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.





18914C100

(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)
05/06/2026

(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 18,738,121 shares of common stock outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/6/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 18,738,121 shares of common stock outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/6/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 18,738,121 shares of common stock outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/6/26.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:05/07/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:05/07/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:05/07/2026
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 Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) does Saba Capital report?

Saba Capital and associated reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 1,063,832 common shares of Clough Global Equity Fund. This represents 5.68% of the fund’s outstanding shares, based on 18,738,121 shares reported outstanding as of October 31, 2025 in the issuer’s N-CSR.

How much did Saba Capital pay for its GLQ shares?

The filing states Saba Capital paid approximately $10,636,712 to acquire the reported Clough Global Equity Fund shares. Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, related capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings where portfolio positions, including GLQ, may be pledged as collateral.

How is Saba Capital’s ownership in GLQ structured among the reporting persons?

The reported 1,063,832 GLQ shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. Each reporting person lists zero sole voting or dispositive power and identical shared amounts in the cover page tables.

What date triggered Saba Capital’s Schedule 13D/A filing for GLQ?

The event requiring this amended Schedule 13D filing occurred on May 6, 2026. Transactions in GLQ common shares executed during the 60 days before that date, all in the open market, are referenced in Schedule A, which is incorporated by reference into the main disclosure.

How was the 5.68% ownership percentage in GLQ calculated for Saba Capital?

The 5.68% ownership figure is based on 18,738,121 GLQ common shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. That outstanding share count comes from Clough Global Equity Fund’s N-CSR filed January 6, 2026, as specifically cited in the Schedule 13D/A amendment.

Did Saba Capital use margin to acquire its GLQ position?

Yes. The filing explains that funds for purchasing GLQ common shares included margin account borrowings in the ordinary course of business. Securities in those accounts, including GLQ, may be pledged as collateral, though the exact portion of margin used for GLQ cannot be separately determined.