Bancroft Fund (BCV) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Bancroft Fund (NYSE:BCV) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide total return through both current income and capital appreciation. Established as a publicly traded fund, Bancroft offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of income-oriented securities, with a particular emphasis on funds that themselves invest in dividend-paying and other cash-flow assets.

To pursue its investment objective, the Fund allocates principally to shares of registered investment companies, including other closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. It may also invest in preferred stocks, debt securities and other income‐producing instruments. In order to enhance its returns, Bancroft Fund is permitted to employ moderate leverage through borrowings and the writing of call options on portfolio securities, subject to oversight by its board of trustees.

As a listed vehicle, Bancroft Fund provides shareholders with daily liquidity via the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BCV. The Fund is overseen by an external investment adviser and governed by an independent board of trustees, which is responsible for establishing policies on asset allocation, risk management and the use of leverage. By focusing on income-generating vehicles and disciplined risk controls, Bancroft Fund aims to deliver stable distributions and the potential for capital growth over a full market cycle.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.84 to $22.15
• 50-Day Range: $19.61 to $22.18
• 52-Week Range: $15.63 to $22.41
• Volume: 28,956 shs
• Average Volume: 21,398 shs
• Market Capitalization: $128.20 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.85%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BCV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BCV shares performed this year?

Bancroft Fund's stock was trading at $17.71 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BCV stock has increased by 23.5% and is now trading at $21.87.

Who are Bancroft Fund's major shareholders?

Bancroft Fund's top institutional shareholders include Ameriprise Financial Inc. (4.88%), Advisors Asset Management Inc. (2.47%), John G Ullman & Associates Inc. (1.41%) and Guggenheim Capital LLC (1.34%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthonie C Vanekris, James Andrew Dinsmore and John Chester Ball.
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How do I buy shares of Bancroft Fund?

Shares of BCV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 9/23 Dividend: 9/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/23 Dividend: 9/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/23/2025
• Today: 9/25/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
• Sub-Industry: Misc.
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BCV
• CIK: 9521
• Web: www.gabelli.com
• Phone: 914-921-5000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $13.37 million
• Price / Sales: 9.59
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,862,000
• Free Float: 5,662,000
• Market Cap: $128.20 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.98