Saba Capital discloses 4.96% Clough Global Equity (GLQ) ownership
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SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management and related reporting persons filed an amended Schedule 13D on Clough Global Equity Fund, disclosing beneficial ownership of 928,908 common shares, or 4.96% of the fund’s outstanding shares. The percentage is based on 18,738,121 shares outstanding as of 10/31/25, as reported in the fund’s N-CSR.
The filing shows Saba entities and Boaz R. Weinstein share voting and dispositive power over these shares, with no sole authority reported. They state that approximately $9,287,676 was paid to acquire the position, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings through Saba-managed funds and accounts.
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FAQ
What stake does Saba Capital report in Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ)?
Saba Capital and related reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 928,908 common shares of Clough Global Equity Fund, representing 4.96% of outstanding shares based on 18,738,121 shares reported as of 10/31/25 in the fund’s N-CSR filing.
Who are the reporting persons in the Saba Capital Schedule 13D/A for GLQ?
The reporting persons are Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. They jointly file the amended Schedule 13D and are treated together as the reporting group for the disclosed Clough Global Equity Fund common share holdings.
What is the source of funds for Saba Capital’s investment in GLQ?
Saba Capital explains that funds for purchasing the Clough Global Equity Fund shares came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation in its accounts, and margin account borrowings. Portfolio positions in these margin accounts serve as collateral for any debit balances outstanding over time.
Which investors receive dividends and sale proceeds from Saba’s GLQ position?
The filing states that the funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and any proceeds of sale from the Clough Global Equity Fund common shares. These economic benefits accrue to the underlying Saba-advised vehicles rather than directly to the reporting entities themselves.