Gabelli Dividend Growth I (GBCIX)
| Fund Assets | 21.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.42% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.23 |
| YTD Return | 8.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.72 |
| 52-Week High | 20.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.80 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2004 |
About GBCIX
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund Class I is an open-end mutual fund that primarily invests in U.S. companies with a consistent record of paying and growing their dividends over time. Its main objective is long-term capital appreciation, with a secondary aim of generating current income. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio, allocating at least 80% of its net assets to dividend-paying securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities. By targeting firms potentially undervalued or temporarily out of favor, the fund seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns and reliable cash flow. The investment process involves rigorous analysis of company fundamentals, such as earnings history, balance sheet strength, and management quality, while also seeking catalysts that could unlock higher company value. The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund Class I is supported by an experienced management team and a network of sector-focused analysts, offering broad industry exposure and disciplined, active portfolio management for investors seeking growth and steady income from established businesses.
Performance
GBCIX had a total return of 17.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.18%.
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 | $2.4189 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $2.2257 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.4322 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.5452 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.2083 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.6514 | Dec 29, 2020 |