Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV)

NYSEAMERICAN: BCV · Real-Time Price · USD
21.70
+0.04 (0.18%)
Apr 6, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT - Market open
Market Value126.35M
Revenue (ttm)4.68M -2.3%
Net Income41.39M +208.6%
EPS7.11 +237.0%
Shares Out 5.82M
PE Ratio3.05
Forward PEn/a
Dividend$1.40 (6.46%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 17, 2026
Volume6,171
Open21.66
Previous Close21.66
Day's Range21.66 - 21.98
52-Week Range15.63 - 24.55
Beta0.96
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings Daten/a

About BCV

Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets. It primarily invests in convertible securities including convertible debt and convertible preferred stocks. The fund invests in stocks of companies across market capitalization. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P 500 Index, Bank of America Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertibles Index, and Barclays Balanced U.S. Convertibles Index. The fund was formerly ... [Read more]

Founded 1971
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSEAMERICAN
Ticker Symbol BCV
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Bancroft Fund's revenue was $4.68 million, a decrease of -2.29% compared to the previous year's $4.79 million. Earnings were $41.39 million, an increase of 236.49%.

Financial Statements

News

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.35 per Share Reaffirms Annualized Distribution of $1.40 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.35 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to com...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 10% to $1.40 From $1.28

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share. The increased quarte...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to commo...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 22, 2023 to ...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution Of $0.32 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2023 to common...

3 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $3.17 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $3.17 per share cash distribution payable on December 28, 2021 to common shareholde...

4 years ago - Business Wire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. NAV Performance up 37% and Market Return up 29% in 2020 Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2021 to common shareholders ...

5 years ago - Business Wire

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $2.25 Per Share Fiscal Year 2020 NAV Performance Up 20%

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $2.25 per share cash distribution payable on December 29, 2020 to common shareholde...

5 years ago - Business Wire