Saba Capital Management, L.P. Increases Stake in Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund

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On October 23, 2023, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio), a renowned investment firm, added to its holdings in Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund (NMAI, Financial). This article provides an in-depth analysis of the transaction, the profiles of the firm and the traded company, and an evaluation of the stock's performance and key metrics.

Details of the Transaction

The firm acquired an additional 18,438 shares of NMAI at a trade price of $10.67 per share. This transaction increased the firm's total holdings in NMAI to 4,272,409 shares, representing 1.19% of the firm's portfolio and 12.78% of NMAI's total shares. The trade had a minor impact of 0.01% on the firm's portfolio.

Profile of Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)

Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio), located at 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10174, is a prominent investment firm. The firm's portfolio comprises 624 stocks, 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.1716636464818745344.png

Overview of Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund

Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund (NMAI, Financial), based in the USA, is a closed-end management investment company. The company's objective is to pursue total return, comprised of income or distributions and capital appreciation. NMAI operates in a single segment and has a market capitalization of $355.983 million. The stock's current price is $10.65, with a PE percentage of 16.64. The GF Value of the stock is not available, indicating that the stock's valuation cannot be evaluated.1716636446418333696.png

Analysis of the Traded Stock

Since the transaction, the stock's price has decreased by 0.19%. The stock's year-to-date price change ratio is -8.19%, and the price change ratio since its Initial Public Offering (IPO) is -32.29%. The stock's GF Score is 16/100, indicating poor future performance potential.

Evaluation of the Stock's Performance

NMAI's Financial Strength is ranked 3/10, its Profitability Rank is 1/10, and its Growth Rank is 0/10. The stock's GF Value Rank and Momentum Rank are also 0/10. The stock's Altman Z score is 0.00, and its cash to debt ratio is also 0.00.

Examination of the Stock's Key Metrics

The stock's Return on Equity (ROE) is 4.58, ranking 694, and its Return on Assets (ROA) is 2.98, ranking 660. The stock's gross margin growth, operating margin growth, 3-year revenue growth, EBITDA growth, and earning growth are all 0.00. The stock's predictability rank is not available.

Assessment of the Stock's Momentum

The stock's RSI 5 Day is 21.36, RSI 9 Day is 23.47, and RSI 14 Day is 25.12, ranking 194. The stock's momentum index 6 - 1 month is -3.58, ranking 861, and its momentum index 12 - 1 month is 4.91.

In conclusion, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)'s recent acquisition of NMAI shares has slightly increased its stake in the company. However, given NMAI's poor performance metrics and the stock's negative price trend, the transaction's impact on the firm's portfolio and the stock's future performance remains to be seen.

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