Company Description
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 against Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index.
It was formerly known as Gabelli Global Deal Fund. The GDL Fund was formed on October 17, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.
Contact Details
Address: One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 United States | |
| Phone | 914 921 5000 |
| Website | gabelli.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | GDL |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0001378701 |
| CUSIP Number | 361570104 |
| ISIN Number | US3615701048 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bruce Alpert | Chief Executive Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 19, 2026 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 16, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |
| Mar 12, 2026 | N-CEN | Filing |
| Mar 9, 2026 | N-CSR | Filing |
| Mar 2, 2026 | NPORT-P | Monthly Portfolio Investments Report on Form N-PORT (Public) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G | Filing |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 40-17G | Filing |
| Dec 3, 2025 | N-CEN/A | Filing |
| Nov 28, 2025 | NPORT-P | Monthly Portfolio Investments Report on Form N-PORT (Public) |