For 100 years, the New York Stock Exchange has required closed-end funds to hold annual shareholder meetings – but now, that basic right is under attack.
After being lobbied by closed-end fund managers, the NYSE is trying to push through a proposal to eliminate annual elections so that trustees can serve unchecked for life without any recourse for investors.
The fact that the NYSE has proposed such a rule prioritizing the interests of managers over investors is intolerable – which is why Saba Capital has launched a campaign to urge the SEC to reject the proposal and protect the rights of closed-end fund investors.
Together, we need to send a clear message to the SEC that annual meetings are a shareholder right that must be upheld and respected.
Use the form here to submit your comment to the SEC to share why you believe annual elections are a crucial right that must be protected in all CEFs and to highlight why you believe these proposals do not protect investors or the public interest.
Our View
The ability to elect trustees through annual elections is an essential right that must be protected.
When annual meetings are not held, funds trade at larger discounts and the value of your investment goes down – which means investors could face billions of dollars in losses if the SEC approves this proposal.
Take Action
The SEC is only accepting public comments on these proposals for a limited time, so every CEF investor who values their right to vote should speak up before it's too late. Submit a comment to the SEC here.
Read and share Saba Capital Founder & CIO Boaz Weinstein's article on why the SEC must protect CEF investors' fundamental right to vote.
To express your opposition, use the form here to submit comments directly to the SEC to share why you believe annual elections are a crucial right that must be protected in all CEFs and to highlight why you believe the proposals from the NYSE and Cboe Global Markets do not protect investors or the public interest.
*Remember: Even if you submitted a comment to the SEC last year, you must resubmit your comment again using this year’s form for it to be considered.
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