Saba Capital discloses 13.07% The Mexico Fund (NYSE: MXF) holding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P. and related reporting persons disclose a 13.07% beneficial ownership stake in The Mexico Fund, Inc. They report holding 1,884,830 common shares with shared voting and dispositive power, based on 14,420,065 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
The filing states that approximately $34,037,487 was paid to acquire these shares, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. The funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from these shares.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 1,884,830 shares
Ownership percentage: 13.07% of class
Shares outstanding baseline: 14,420,065 shares
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7 metrics
Beneficial ownership
1,884,830 shares
Common shares of The Mexico Fund reported as beneficially owned
Ownership percentage
13.07% of class
Portion of The Mexico Fund common shares represented by Saba’s holdings
Shares outstanding baseline
14,420,065 shares
Common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026 used for percentage
Total acquisition cost
$34,037,487
Approximate amount paid to acquire the reported common shares
Sole voting power
0 shares
Sole voting power reported by each reporting person
Shared voting power
1,884,830 shares
Shares over which reporting persons share voting power
Event date
04/22/2026
Date of event requiring the amended Schedule 13D filing
Key Terms
beneficial owner, Schedule 13D/A, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, +2 more
6 terms
beneficial owner regulatory
"The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Sections 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 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.
Schedule 13D/A regulatory
"This Amendment No. 4 amends Items 3, 5, and 7."
A Schedule 13D/A is an amended disclosure filed with regulators by an investor who already reported owning more than 5% of a company’s shares and needs to update their original filing. Think of it as a public status update that tells markets whether the investor’s ownership, plans, or source of funds have changed; such updates matter because they can signal a push for control, major strategic moves, or increased pressure on management, which can affect stock prices.
margin account borrowings financial
"Funds for the purchase of the Common Shares were derived from the subscription proceeds from investors and the capital appreciation thereon and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business."
aggregate amount beneficially owned regulatory
"11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 1,884,830.00"
FAQ
What ownership stake in The Mexico Fund (MXF) does Saba Capital report?
Saba Capital and related reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 1,884,830 common shares of The Mexico Fund, Inc., representing 13.07% of the outstanding shares. This percentage is calculated using 14,420,065 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
How much did Saba Capital pay for its The Mexico Fund (MXF) position?
The filing reports that approximately $34,037,487 was paid to acquire the common shares of The Mexico Fund, Inc. Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings secured by positions in the margin accounts.
Who are the reporting persons in this Schedule 13D/A for The Mexico Fund (MXF)?
The Schedule 13D/A is jointly filed by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. Saba Capital acts as investment manager, Saba GP as general partner, and Mr. Weinstein is managing member of Saba Capital’s general partner.
What is the purpose of Saba Capital’s transaction in The Mexico Fund (MXF)?
Under the item describing purpose of transaction, the filing states “Not Applicable.” The document focuses on disclosing beneficial ownership, voting and dispositive powers, and transaction details over the prior sixty days, rather than specifying a particular strategic purpose.