Gabelli Dividend Growth A (GBCAX)
| Fund Assets | 21.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.00% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.88% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.02 |
| YTD Return | 8.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.61 |
| 52-Week High | 20.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.12 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2003 |
About GBCAX
Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund with a primary objective of achieving long-term capital growth, complemented by a secondary focus on current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities. Its investment approach targets companies that not only provide consistent dividends but also show potential for increasing those dividends over time. The portfolio is broadly diversified across sectors and market capitalizations, with an emphasis on established businesses that are temporarily undervalued or out of favor, often seeking catalysts for value appreciation. The fund’s management prioritizes both attractive valuations and management quality when selecting holdings. With a large value investment style, the fund provides exposure to major U.S. sectors such as healthcare, communication services, financials, and technology, among others. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors a strategy that combines the pursuit of growth with the potential for reliable income, positioning it as a solution for those seeking both appreciation and dividend payouts within a diversified portfolio.
Performance
GBCAX had a total return of 16.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.35%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
30.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 5.14% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.40% |
| Mondelez International, Inc. | MDLZ | 3.01% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.96% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 2.96% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.80% |
| The Kroger Co. | KR | 2.75% |
| American International Group, Inc. | AIG | 2.68% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 2.53% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $2.2219 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $2.1014 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.2537 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.2784 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $2.0605 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.4918 | Dec 29, 2020 |