On October 23, 2023, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio), a New York-based firm, increased its holdings in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT, Financial) by adding 110,017 shares at a price of $14.3 per share. This transaction has increased the firm's total holdings in ECAT to 17,349,108 shares, representing 6.47% of its portfolio and 16.95% of ECAT's total shares.
About Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)
Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio) is a firm located at 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10174. The firm's investment philosophy is centered around a diversified portfolio with a focus on the Financial Services and Technology sectors. As of the date of this article, the firm holds 624 stocks with a total equity of $3.84 billion. Its top holdings include Templeton Global Income Fund(GIM, Financial), BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust(BCAT, Financial), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II(BMEZ, Financial), BlackRock Innovation & Growth Tr(BIGZ, Financial), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust(ECAT, Financial).
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Overview
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT, Financial) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company based in the USA. The company operates as a single segment, aiming to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. As of the date of this article, the company has a market capitalization of $1.46 billion and its current stock price is $14.28. The company's PE Percentage stands at 6.08, indicating its profitability.
Financial Performance of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust has a GF Score of 21/100, suggesting a poor future performance potential. The company's Financial Strength is ranked 7/10, while its Profitability Rank is 1/10. The company's Growth Rank is not applicable due to insufficient data.
Stock Performance of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust
Since its Initial Public Offering (IPO), ECAT's stock price has decreased by 28.6%. However, the Year-to-date price change ratio is 5.39, indicating a positive performance in the current year. The stock's RSI 5 Day, RSI 9 Day, and RSI 14 Day stand at 24.31, 31.64, and 34.45 respectively, suggesting a current momentum in the stock. The stock's Momentum Index 6 - 1 Month and Momentum Index 12 - 1 Month are -3.97 and 10.39 respectively, indicating its recent performance.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)'s recent acquisition of additional shares in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is a significant move that increases its stake in the company. Despite the stock's poor performance since its IPO, its positive Year-to-date price change ratio and current momentum suggest potential for future growth. However, investors should also consider the company's low GF Score and Profitability Rank when making investment decisions.
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