Saba Capital Management, L.P. Reduces Stake in Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust

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On October 9, 2023, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio), a New York-based investment firm, executed a significant transaction involving Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU, Financial). The firm reduced its holdings by 5,410 shares at a trade price of $3.05 per share. This move has left Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio) with a total of 3,318,684 shares in Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust, accounting for 0.26% of the firm's portfolio and 11.71% of the total shares of CMU.

About 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 renowned investment firm with a diverse portfolio. 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). With an equity of $3.84 billion, the firm primarily invests in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. 1711985320343433216.png

Overview of Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company based in the United States. The company's primary objective is to seek high current income exempt from federal income tax by investing in tax-exempt bonds and tax-exempt notes. With a market capitalization of $85.826 million, the company operates in a single segment. 1711985301276127232.png

Analysis of Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Stock (CMU, Financial)

As of October 11, 2023, the stock of Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust is trading at $3.03, significantly below its GF Value of $15.07. This indicates that the stock is significantly undervalued, with a Price to GF Value ratio of 0.20. The stock's Profitability Rank is 2/10, and its Financial Strength is ranked 5/10. The GF Score of the stock is 53/100, indicating a poor future performance potential.

Evaluation of Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Financial Health

The financial health of Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust is a mixed bag. The company's Piotroski F-Score is 4, and its Altman Z Score is 0.00. The company's Cash to Debt ratio is 9999.00, indicating that there is not enough data to calculate it. The company's ROE is -6.80, and its ROA is -4.05, both of which are concerning.

Assessment of Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Growth and Momentum

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's growth is difficult to assess due to insufficient data, resulting in a Growth Rank of 0/10. However, the company's momentum is strong, with a Momentum Rank of 8/10 and an RSI 14 Day Rank of 613. The company's Momentum Index 6 - 1 Month is 0.62, and its Momentum Index 12 - 1 Month is 8.67.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)'s recent transaction involving Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust is noteworthy. Despite the stock's current undervaluation and poor future performance potential, the firm's significant stake in the company indicates a level of confidence in its long-term prospects. However, potential investors should consider the company's weak financial health and lack of growth data before making investment decisions.

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