Saba Capital Management, L.P. Boosts Stake in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust

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On September 12, 2023, Saba Capital Management, L.P., a New York-based investment firm, increased its holdings in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT, Financial) by acquiring an additional 39,924 shares. This transaction, which saw the firm's stake in ECAT rise by 0.28%, had a minor impact of 0.02% on the firm's portfolio.

About Saba Capital Management, L.P.

Saba Capital Management, L.P., located at 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10174, is a firm with a diverse investment philosophy. As of the transaction date, the firm held 624 stocks in its portfolio, with a total equity of $3.84 billion. The firm's 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). The firm's investments are primarily concentrated in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. 1702232712196128768.png

Overview of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT, Financial) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company based in the USA. The company aims to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. As of the transaction date, the company had a market capitalization of $1.55 billion. The stock was trading at $15.13, with a PE percentage of 0.00, indicating that the company was operating at a loss. Due to insufficient data, the GF Value of the stock could not be evaluated. 1702232692134772736.png

Analysis of the Transaction

The shares were acquired at a price of $15.18 per share, bringing Saba Capital Management, L.P.'s total holdings in ECAT to 14,247,387 shares. This represents 5.64% of the firm's portfolio and 13.92% of the firm's holdings in ECAT. Despite the transaction, the stock's price fell by 0.33% since the transaction, and it has declined by 24.35% since its IPO. However, the stock has gained 11.66% year-to-date.

Evaluation of the Stock's Performance

ECAT's GF Score is 22/100, indicating poor future performance potential. The stock's Financial Strength is ranked 8/10, while its Profitability Rank is 2/10. The stock's Growth Rank is 0/10, indicating no growth. The stock's GF Value Rank and Momentum Rank are also 0/10, indicating no momentum.

Examination of the Stock's Financial Health

ECAT's Altman Z score is 0.00, indicating potential financial distress. The stock's cash to debt rank is 1, suggesting high debt levels. The company operates in the Asset Management industry and has a ROE of -16.09 and a ROA of -14.82. The company's gross margin growth and operating margin growth are both 0.00, indicating no growth in profitability.

Assessment of the Stock's Future Performance

Due to insufficient data, the stock's predictability rank could not be evaluated. The stock's RSI 5 Day is 23.44, RSI 9 Day is 34.03, and RSI 14 Day is 37.94. The stock's momentum index 6 - 1 month is 8.40, and its momentum index 12 - 1 month is 8.85.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Saba Capital Management, L.P.'s recent acquisition of additional shares in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT, Financial) has increased its stake in the company. However, the stock's performance and financial health indicators suggest potential challenges ahead. As always, investors are advised to conduct their own thorough research before making investment decisions.

Disclosures

I/We may personally own shares in some of the companies mentioned above. However, those positions are not material to either the company or to my/our portfolios.