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SCHEDULE 13D/A DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 10/25/14 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE ___________________________________________________________ 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 812,704 8. SHARED VOTING POWER 912,128 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 812,704 _______________________________________________________ 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 912,128 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,724,832 (Footnote 1) 12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [] ___________________________________________________________ 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11 6.14% 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IA ___________________________________________________________ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Phillip Goldstein 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[x] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA ___________________________________________________________ 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 812,704 8. SHARED VOTING POWER 912,128 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 812,704 _______________________________________________________ 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 912,128 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,724,832 (Footnote 1) 12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [] ___________________________________________________________ 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11 6.14% 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN ___________________________________________________________ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Andrew Dakos 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA ___________________________________________________________ 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 812,704 8. SHARED VOTING POWER 912,128 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 812,704 _______________________________________________________ 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 912,128 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,724,832 (Footnote 1) 12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [] ___________________________________________________________ 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11 6.14% 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN ___________________________________________________________ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Steven Samuels 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA ___________________________________________________________ 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 812,704 8. SHARED VOTING POWER 912,128 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 812,704 _______________________________________________________ 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 912,128 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,724,832 (Footnote 1) 12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [] ___________________________________________________________ 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11 6.14% 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN _______________________________________________________ Item 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER This statement constitutes Amendment #1 to the schedule 13d filed September 23, 2016. Except as specifically set forth herein, the Schedule 13d remains unmodified. ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION The filing persons intend to send the solicitation in Exhibit A to not more than ten stockholders. ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER (a) As per the N-CSRS filed on 9/2/16, there were 28,081,712 shares of common stock outstanding as of 6/30/16. The percentages set forth herein were derived using such number. Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos and Steven Samuels own Bulldog Investors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. As of October 24, 2016, Bulldog Investors, LLC is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,724,832 shares of SWZ (representing 6.14% of SWZ's outstanding shares) solely by virtue of Bulldog Investors LLC's power to direct the vote of, and dispose of, these shares. These 1,724,832 shares of SWZ include 812,704 shares (representing 2.89% of SWZ's outstanding shares) that are beneficially owned by: Mr. Goldstein and the following entities over which Messrs. Goldstein, Dakos and Mr. Samuels exercise control: Opportunity Partners LP, Calapasas West Partners, LP, Full Value Special Situations Fund, LP, Full Value Offshore Fund, Ltd., Full Value Partners, LP, and MCM Opportunity Partners, LP, Opportunity Income Plus, LP (collectively,"Bulldog Investors Group of Funds"). Bulldog Investors Group of Funds and Mr. Goldstein may be deemed to constitute a group. All other shares included in the aforementioned 1,724,832 shares of SWZ beneficially owned by Bulldog Investors, LLC (solely by virtue of its power to sell or direct the vote of these shares) are also beneficially owned by clients of Bulldog Investors, LLC who are not members of any group. The total number of these "non-group" shares is 912,128 shares (representing 3.25% of SWZ's outstanding shares). (b) Bulldog Investors, LLC has sole power to dispose of and vote 812,704 shares. Bulldog Investors, LLC has shared power to dispose of and vote 912,128 shares. Certain of Bulldog Investors, LLC's clients (none of whom beneficially own more than 5% of SWZ's shares) share this power with Bulldog Investors, LLC. Messrs. Goldstein, Dakos and Samuels are control persons of Bulldog Investors, LLC. c) Since the last filing on 9/23/16 the following shares of SWZ were bought: Date Shares Price 09/23/16 62,204 10.6819 09/26/16 3,100 10.6592 10/03/16 500 10.6600 10/04/16 400 10.7200

d) Clients of Bulldog Investors, LLC are entitled to receive any dividends or sales proceeds. e) NA ITEM 6. CONTRACTS,ARRANGEMENTS,UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER. N/A ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS Exhibit A After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 10/25/2016 By: /S/ Phillip Goldstein Name: Phillip Goldstein By: /S/ Andrew Dakos Name: Andrew Dakos By: /S/ Steven Samuels Name: Steven Samuels Bulldog Investors, LLC By: /s/ Andrew Dakos Andrew Dakos, Member Footnote 1: The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. Exhibit A: Bulldog Investors, LLC, 250 Pehle Ave., Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (914) 747-5262 Fax: (914) 747-2150 // pgoldstein@bulldoginvestors.com SOLICITATION FOR WRITTEN REQUEST OF (OR ON BEHALF OF) STOCKHOLDER(S) OF THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. FOR SPECIAL MEETING The bylaws of The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") require a special meeting of stockholders to be held upon receipt by the Fund of requests in writing from stockholders holding a total of at least 25% of the Fund's outstanding shares. Bulldog Investors, LLC is soliciting the undersigned, a stockholder (or an investment advisor for one or more stockholders with the power to direct the vote of such stockholder(s)' shares) of the Fund to request that a special meeting of stockholders be promptly held to vote on the following proposals: 1. To amend the Fund's bylaws to declassify the Board of Directors so that each director shall be elected annually. 2. To authorize a self-tender offer for all outstanding shares of the Fund at or close to net asset value. If more than 50% of the Fund's outstanding shares are submitted for tender, the tender offer should be cancelled and the Board should take the steps necessary to convert the Fund into an ETF or an open-end mutual fund or to liquidate it. IMPORTANT: THE UNDERSIGNED HAS NO OBLIGATION TO VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLC WITH RESPECT TO ANY PROPOSAL. Please check only one of the boxes below, complete and sign this form and scan it and return it by email, or fax or mail it to Bulldog Investors. [ ] THE UNDERSIGNED REQUESTS A SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. [ ] THE UNDERSIGNED DOES NOT REQUEST A SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. Print Name: ______________________________ Signature: ______________________________ Title (if shares are held by an entity) ______________________________ Number of Shares Authorized to Vote as of October 21, 2016: __________ Dated: ____________________