The GDL Fund (GDL)

NYSE: GDL · Real-Time Price · USD
8.42
+0.02 (0.24%)
Apr 9, 2026, 2:44 PM EDT - Market open
Market Value5.70M
Revenue (ttm)n/a
Net Incomen/a
EPSn/a
Shares Out n/a
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividend$0.48 (5.72%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 17, 2026
Volume9,185
Open8.42
Previous Close8.40
Day's Range8.38 - 8.44
52-Week Rangen/a
Betan/a
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings Daten/a

About GDL

The GDL Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in securities of companies involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, and leveraged buyouts. It also invests in companies undergoing corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio... [Read more]

Founded 2006
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol GDL
Full Company Profile

News

The GDL Fund Declares First Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common shareholders...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The GDL Fund Declares Fourth Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on December 19, 2025 to common sharehold...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The GDL Fund Declares Third Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common sharehol...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The GDL Fund Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders o...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The GDL Fund Declares First Quarter Distribution of $0.12 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on March 21, 2024 to common shareholders...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

The GDL Fund Declares Second Quarter 2022 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2022 to common shareholders of record on June...

4 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Announces the Placement of $35 Million of Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Shares

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce the issuance of 3,500,000 Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Shares (“Series E Preferre...

4 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Declares First Quarter 2022 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2022 to common shareholders of record on Mar...

4 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Declares Fourth Quarter 2021 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on December 17, 2021 to common shareholders of record on ...

4 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Declares Third Quarter 2021 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2021 to common shareholders of record on...

5 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Declares Second Quarter 2021 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2021 to common shareholders of record on June...

5 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Resets Dividend Rate for Its Series C Cumulative Puttable and Callable Preferred Shares

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) has determined to continue the annual dividend rate of 4.00% for the Series C Preferred Shares, ...

5 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Declares First Quarter 2021 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2021 to common shareholders of record on Mar...

5 years ago - Business Wire

The GDL Fund Declares Fourth Quarter 2020 Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on December 18, 2020 to common shareholders of record on ...

5 years ago - Business Wire