Bancroft Fund (BCV) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.94 to $23.36
• 50-Day Range: $20.00 to $23.60
• 52-Week Range: $15.63 to $23.88
• Volume: 22,918 shs
• Average Volume: 32,540 shs
• Market Capitalization: $136.36 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.50%
• 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 $17.65 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BCV stock has increased by 31.8% and is now trading at $23.27.

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), Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP), Mplx (MPLX), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Black Stone Minerals (BSM).

Company Calendar

• Today: 10/26/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST FUND
• Sub-Industry: Misc.
• Current Symbol: NYSEAMERICAN:BCV
• Previous Symbol: NYSEMKT:BCV
• CIK: 9521
• Web: www.bancroftfund.com
• Phone: (914) 921-5070
• 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: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,860,000
• Free Float: 5,622,000
• Market Cap: $136.36 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.98