NYSEAMERICAN:BCV Bancroft Fund (BCV) Stock Price, News & Analysis $25.26 +0.46 (+1.85%) Closing price 05/21/2026 04:10 PM EasternExtended Trading$25.26 -0.01 (-0.02%) As of 05/21/2026 04:10 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestBuy This Stock About Bancroft Fund Stock (NYSEAMERICAN:BCV) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Bancroft Fund alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$24.78▼$25.2750-Day Range$21.25▼$25.6152-Week Range$17.67▼$25.61Volume15,247 shsAverage Volume15,732 shsMarket Capitalization$147.01 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield5.30%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Bancroft Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: BCV) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term growth of capital. Shares of the Fund trade on the NYSE American exchange, providing investors with access to a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities under a closed-end structure. The Fund’s board of directors oversees a disciplined investment process governed by a stated strategy and risk parameters. The Fund’s primary investment objective is capital appreciation. To pursue this goal, Bancroft Fund allocates at least 80% of its total assets to equity securities of U.S. companies. Portfolio managers focus on small- and mid-capitalization stocks that they believe are undervalued relative to their long-term earnings prospects. Fundamental research drives stock selection, with an emphasis on companies exhibiting strong balance sheets, sustainable cash flow and experienced management teams. Bancroft Fund is managed by Westwood Management Corp., an SEC-registered investment adviser that oversees day-to-day portfolio decisions. The Fund’s closed-end structure can offer opportunities to capture discounts to net asset value, as well as to reinvest distributions through periodic tender offers. Since its establishment, Bancroft Fund has served U.S. investors seeking an actively managed equity portfolio with the potential for growth in varying market conditions.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive BCV Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Bancroft Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. 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One Stanford economist calls it 'the biggest change ever - bigger than electricity, bigger than the steam engine.' Stansberry outlines the stocks to buy, the stocks to sell, and three money moves to position yourself on the right side of this shift. | Porter & Company (Ad)BCV: Increased Distribution, But Continues To Trade At A Deep DiscountFebruary 19, 2026 | seekingalpha.comBancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.35 per Share Reaffirms Annualized Distribution of $1.40 per ShareFebruary 11, 2026 | globenewswire.comBancroft Fund Ltd. Q3 2025 CommentaryNovember 24, 2025 | seekingalpha.comBancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.35 Per ShareNovember 13, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comBancroft Fund Ltd. Declares $0.35 Per Share Cash Distribution for December 2025November 12, 2025 | quiverquant.comQSee More Headlines BCV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BCV shares performed this year? Bancroft Fund's stock was trading at $22.10 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BCV stock has increased by 14.3% and is now trading at $25.26. Who are Bancroft Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Bancroft Fund include Saba Capital Management L.P. (4.77%), Royal Bank of Canada (0.62%), First Trust Advisors LP (0.45%) and GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. (0.44%). Insiders that own company stock include James Andrew Dinsmore, Anthonie C Vanekris and John Chester Ball. View institutional ownership trends. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Bancroft Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bancroft Fund investors own include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), 3M (MMM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Mplx (MPLX), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Black Stone Minerals (BSM). Company Calendar Record date for 3/24 Dividend3/17/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/24 Dividend3/17/2026Dividend Payable3/24/2026Today5/22/2026Record date for 6/23 Dividend6/15/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/23 Dividend6/15/2026Dividend Payable6/23/2026Fiscal Year End10/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 BCV's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. BCV has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSEAMERICAN SectorFinance Industry FIN - INVEST FUND Sub-IndustryMisc. Current SymbolNYSEAMERICAN:BCV Previous SymbolNYSEMKT:BCV CIK9521 Webwww.bancroftfund.com Phone(914) 921-5070FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,820,000Free Float5,618,000Market Cap$147.01 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.97 Analysts Agree—These Gold Picks Outshine the RestUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2026 Gold Forecasting Report. 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