The GDL Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in securities of companies involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, and leveraged buyouts. It also invests in companies undergoing corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. It was formerly known as Gabelli Global Deal Fund. The GDL Fund was formed on October 17, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Asset Management
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorFinancial Services
Current SymbolNYSE:GDL
Previous Symbol
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Phone+1-914-9215100
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Market Cap$0.00
OptionableNot Optionable
GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is GDL Fund's stock symbol?
GDL Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GDL."
How often does GDL Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for GDL Fund?
GDL Fund declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 19th. Investors of record on Friday, December 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, December 14th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.43%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 6th. View GDL Fund's Dividend History.
Has GDL Fund been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about GDL stock has been trending negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. GDL Fund earned a daily sentiment score of -2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the investment management company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of GDL Fund's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to GDL Fund include 1ST TR ENERGY I/SH (FIF), 3i Group (III), 3i Group (TGOPF), 49 North Resources (FNR), A I S RESOURCES/SH SH (AIS), ABEH SPLI /0 RED / EXT PREF (ASIZ), ABEH SPLI/PAR VTG FPD 0.01 (ASIT), Aberdeen Asian Income Fund (AAIF), Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund (FAX), Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment (FAP), Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund (IAF), Aberdeen Emerging Markets Invstmt (AEMC), Aberdeen International (AAB), Aberdeen Latin American Income Fund (ALAI) and Aberdeen New Dawn Investment Trust (ABD).
Who are GDL Fund's key executives?
GDL Fund's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Mario Joseph Gabelli C.F.A., CFA, Portfolio Mang. (Age 75)
- Mr. Bruce N. Alpert CPA, CPA, Exec. VP & Chief Operating Officer (Age 66)
- Ms. Agnes Nora Mullady, Pres & Chief Operating Officer of the Open-End Fund Division & VP (Age 59)
- Mr. Richard John Walz, Chief Compliance Officer (Age 59)
- Ms. Andrea R. Mango, Sec. (Age 45)
Who are GDL Fund's major shareholders?
GDL Fund's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. (4.10%), Matisse Capital (2.66%), Financial & Investment Management Group Ltd. (2.02%), Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (1.67%), Morgan Stanley (0.00%) and Ancora Advisors LLC (0.00%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for GDL Fund.
Which major investors are selling GDL Fund stock?
GDL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gamco Investors INC. ET AL, Matisse Capital, Morgan Stanley, Advisors Asset Management Inc. and Glacier Peak Capital LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for GDL Fund.
Which major investors are buying GDL Fund stock?
GDL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Envestnet Asset Management Inc., Private Advisor Group LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Financial & Investment Management Group Ltd., GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. and Ancora Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for GDL Fund.
How do I buy shares of GDL Fund?
Shares of GDL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is GDL Fund's stock price today?
One share of GDL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.03.
What is GDL Fund's official website?
How can I contact GDL Fund?
GDL Fund's mailing address is 1 Corporate Ctr, RYE, NY 10580-1485, United States. The investment management company can be reached via phone at +1-914-9215100.
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