Bancroft Fund (BCV) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Bancroft Fund (NYSE: BCV) is a closed-end diversified management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of total return through both capital appreciation and current income. Since its inception in 1976, the Fund has pursued an opportunistic, value-oriented strategy, investing primarily in dividend-paying equities and fixed-income instruments. By blending equities and bonds, the Fund aims to deliver a balanced risk-return profile suited to income-focused investors.

Under its investment mandate, Bancroft Fund typically allocates approximately 60% of its assets to common stocks chosen for their attractive valuations, sustainable dividends and potential for capital growth. The remaining portion is invested in corporate and government bonds—often of high credit quality—selected to provide current income and to buffer portfolio volatility. The portfolio managers employ fundamental security analysis to uncover undervalued securities and sectors trading below intrinsic value.

While the Fund’s primary focus is on U.S. issuers, it maintains the flexibility to allocate a portion of its assets to international equities and global fixed-income markets when attractive opportunities arise. This geographic diversification allows Bancroft Fund to tap into a broader opportunity set and reduce single-market concentration risk. The Fund regularly utilizes modest leverage to enhance returns and has the authority to employ options strategies for yield enhancement or downside protection.

Bancroft Fund’s day-to-day investment operations are sub-advised by GAMCO Investors, Inc., led by veteran investor Mario J. Gabelli. The Fund’s board of directors provides oversight, while a dedicated team of portfolio managers and research analysts executes security selection and risk management. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange since 1976, Bancroft Fund has built a long record of distributing dividends to shareholders and maintaining a disciplined value-investment approach.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $19.13 to $19.28
• 50-Day Range: $17.31 to $19.24
• 52-Week Range: $15.63 to $19.34
• Volume: 21,348 shs
• Average Volume: 18,615 shs
• Market Capitalization: $112.84 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 6.65%
• 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 8.7% and is now trading at $19.25.

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 6/23 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/23 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/23/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• 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: 8.44
• 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: $112.84 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.98