Gabelli Gold Fund Class C (GLDCX)
| Fund Assets | 480.59M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 274.71% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 28.07 |
| YTD Return | 59.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 52.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 32.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.67 |
| 52-Week High | 29.68 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Dec 23, 2002 |
About GLDCX
Gabelli Gold Fund, Inc. Class C is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in companies involved in gold-related activities. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of both domestic and foreign issuers that are principally engaged in the exploration, mining, or processing of gold, as well as in gold bullion itself. Managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC since its inception in 1994, the fund employs a value-oriented approach, focusing on stocks deemed undervalued but possessing strong growth prospects. Selection criteria include metrics such as capitalization per ounce of gold production or reserves, management quality, and the company’s ability to generate shareholder wealth. The fund plays a specialized role in the financial market, offering investors targeted exposure to the precious metals sector, particularly benefiting from gold price movements and industry dynamics. Its focused investment strategy means it may experience greater volatility compared to more broadly diversified equity funds, making it a key vehicle for those seeking portfolio diversification through the metals and mining industry.
Performance
GLDCX had a total return of 52.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.95%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGDAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class A | 0.97% |
| FGDCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class C | 1.72% |
| FGDIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class I | 0.72% |
| FIJDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class Z | 0.60% |
| FGDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class M | 1.22% |
Top 10 Holdings
49.73% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 7.71% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | KGC | 6.07% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 5.93% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 5.51% |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd | NST | 5.44% |
| Alamos Gold Inc. | AGI | 4.81% |
| Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | EDV | 4.05% |
| Lundin Gold Inc | LUG | 3.51% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 3.47% |
| Barrick Gold Corp | GOLD | 3.23% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.2859 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.0763 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.2448 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.0419 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.2139 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.2139 | Dec 27, 2017 |