Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (GCASX)
| Fund Assets | 1.64B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.37% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 2.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -20.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 44.62 |
| YTD Return | 1.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.36% |
| 52-Week Low | 36.19 |
| 52-Week High | 47.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 424 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2003 |
About GCASX
Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily invests in equity securities of small-cap companies, defined as those with market capitalizations of $3 billion or less at the time of initial investment. The fund’s strategy relies on bottom-up fundamental research to identify companies considered attractively valued relative to their earnings growth potential or private market value. With at least 80% of its net assets allocated to small-cap stocks, the fund aims to capture growth opportunities among emerging and dynamic companies in various sectors. The portfolio is broadly diversified, typically holding hundreds of positions, and its largest industry weightings often include industrials, financial services, and manufacturing. Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund Class A plays a significant role in the market by providing investors targeted exposure to the small-cap growth segment, which can offer both diversification benefits and potential for capital appreciation over time. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, reflecting a long-standing commitment to fundamental analysis within the small-cap universe.
Performance
GCASX had a total return of 5.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.53%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTMSX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Small Cap Fund Admiral Shares | 0.09% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| KKR & Co. Inc. | KKR | 4.56% |
| AMETEK, Inc. | AME | 4.05% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 3.55% |
| Crane Company | CR | 3.24% |
| GATX Corporation | GATX | 3.08% |
| Lennar Corp | LENB | 2.14% |
| Graco Inc. | GGG | 2.10% |
| Rush Enterprises, Inc. | RUSHB | 1.66% |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company | GRC | 1.57% |
| Textron Inc. | TXT | 1.48% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | $2.8771 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | $3.6267 | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Nov 28, 2022 | $3.6048 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Nov 26, 2021 | $6.3927 | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Nov 20, 2020 | $9.560 | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Nov 19, 2019 | $10.0435 | Nov 19, 2019 |