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Today’s PeelDaily Insider Trading Intelligence
Issue #daily · Sent October 21, 2026

Insider moves you should see — Oct 21

$17.20M
Buy Volume
$72.37M
Sell Volume
67
Total Companies
18
Insiders Buying
20 Companies
53
Insiders Selling
47 Companies
145
Transactions

Today’s insider activity highlights a mix of fund and operating company moves, with several indirect purchases by Saba Capital in the financial sector and notable sales in real estate, industrials, and consumer discretionary. Recent earnings dates and financial filings add extra context to these trades—let’s take a closer look at the numbers and timing behind each transaction.

LEO — BNY MELLON STRATEGIC MUNICIPALS, INC.
In the closed-end municipal fund world, another indirect purchase appears. Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought 338,104 shares for $1,911,637.97. Shares were acquired at an average price of $5.65 per share, with the market closing at $5.73 at the 2026-10-20 close. The thirty-day change is -1.2%, and the price has fluctuated from $5.41 to $6.55 in the past year. Reported ownership: indirect. Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/LEO The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-19.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/818972/000151028126000365/0001510281-26-000365-index.htm

DSM — BNY MELLON STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL BOND FUND, INC.

Another municipal bond fund saw an indirect accumulation. Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought 207,722 shares for $1,096,500.26. The average purchase price was $5.28 per share, just below the recent close at $5.31 at the 2026-10-20 close. Over the last month, the price moved -2.0%, with a one-year range of $5.07 to $6.30. Reported ownership: indirect. Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/DSM The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-19.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/855887/000151028126000362/0001510281-26-000362-index.htm
JOF — JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC
Indirect buying in a Japan-focused fund adds to the day’s fund activity. Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought 46,222 shares for $551,890.68. Shares were purchased at $11.94 per share on average, with the latest close at $11.83 at the 2026-10-20 close. The stock is down -4.2% over the last thirty days, and the annual range is $10.15 to $12.85. Reported ownership: indirect. On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-10-28. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/JOF Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/JOF The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-19.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/859796/000151028126000363/0001510281-26-000363-index.htm

ECF — ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD

Indirect accumulation continues among closed-end funds. Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought 33,426 shares for $386,338.68. The average purchase price was $11.56 per share, just above the recent close of $11.46 at the 2026-10-20 close. The stock is off -6.3% over the last month, with a one-year range of $10.71 to $13.85. Reported ownership: indirect. Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/ECF The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-19.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/793040/000151028126000360/0001510281-26-000360-index.htm

BOLD — Boundless Bio, Inc.

A healthcare sector buy comes as shares trade near the lower end of their recent range. Kevin Tang bought 149,474 shares for $349,592.97. The purchase was made at an average price of $2.34 per share, with a closing price of $2.43 at the 2026-10-20 close. The stock has declined -13.5% in the past thirty days, and its fifty-two-week range is $0.96 to $3.16. Reported ownership: indirect. The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-07. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1782303/000119312526339093/0001193125-26-339093-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-03. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/BOLD Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/BOLD The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-20.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1178579/000117857926000019/0001178579-26-000019-index.htm
NZF — Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund
A sale in the municipal credit space draws attention. Young L. Robert sold 16,131 shares for $17,631,183.00. The weighted-average price was $1,093.00 per share, while the closing price for the most recent session stood at $11.00 at the 2026-10-20 close. Over the past thirty days, the stock has shifted -3.8%, and it has ranged between $10.45 to $13.02 during the last fifty-two weeks. Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/NZF The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1137887/000122520826008478/0001225208-26-008478-index.htm

GLBE — Global-E Online Ltd.

Turning to the consumer discretionary sector, a notable sale coincides with an upcoming event. Amir Schlachet (CEO) sold 24,999 shares for $975,931.36. The shares sold averaged $39.04 per share, compared to the latest close of $41.78 at the 2026-10-20 close. The stock is up +9.8% over the last thirty days, and its fifty-two-week range spans $26.84 to $43.99. On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-18 before the market opens. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/GLBE Price history: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/GLBE/history/ The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1835963/000119312526425992/0001193125-26-425992-index.htm

BRT — BRT Apartments Corp.

A sizable indirect sale stands out in the real estate sector. Alan H. Ginsburg sold 50,129 shares for $673,232.47. Shares changed hands at an average of $13.43 per share, with the stock closing at $13.36 at the 2026-10-20 close. The price has moved -3.3% over the last month, trading between $13.09 to $15.63 in the past year. Transaction value rank: 1 of 2 in our recorded history. Reported ownership: indirect. The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-10. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14846/000001484626000037/0000014846-26-000037-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-04. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/BRT Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/BRT The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14846/000121465926013085/0001214659-26-013085-index.htm

TG — TREDEGAR CORP

In the industrials space, this sale comes as the stock has seen a strong recent move. John D. Gottwald and William M. Gottwald sold 71,013 shares for $568,104.00. The average sale price was $8.00 per share, with a market close at $8.04 at the 2026-10-20 close. Over thirty days, the price rose +16.9%, and the fifty-two-week range is $6.25 to $10.53. The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-07. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/850429/000162828026054593/0001628280-26-054593-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-05. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/TG Price history: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TG/history/ The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

John D. Gottwald: 35,507 shares sold for $284,056.00. Reported ownership: indirect. William M. Gottwald: 35,506 shares sold for $284,048.00. Reported ownership: indirect. The selection contains 2 distinct filings; transaction dates: 2026-10-16.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/850429/000119312526426167/0001193125-26-426167-index.htm

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/850429/000119312526426174/0001193125-26-426174-index.htm

LOCO — El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

Sardar Biglari sold 25,556 shares for $421,674.00. The average sale price was $16.50 per share, while the recent close landed at $15.70 at the 2026-10-20 close. Over the last thirty days, the price is up +10.4%, and the fifty-two-week range is $8.98 to $17.40. Reported ownership: indirect. The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-07-01 and was filed on 2026-08-07. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1606366/000160636626000047/0001606366-26-000047-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-05. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/LOCO Price history: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/LOCO/history/ The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-18 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1334429/000092189526002832/0000921895-26-002832-index.htm

Top buy tickers by $ value: LEO $1.91M, DSM $1.10M, JOF $552K.
Top sell tickers by $ value: NZF $17.63M, GLBE $976K, BRT $673K.

Market Context
Information cutoff: 2026-10-21T09:47:17 UTC. Prices are completed-session closes. News and calendar entries provide context; they do not establish the reason for an insider trade.

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