Gabelli Equity Trust
GAB

$5.41

0.56%

Market Cap: $1.65B

About: Gabelli Equity Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The Fund invests at least its assets in equity securities under normal market conditions. Its equity portfolio includes common stock, preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights to purchase such securities selected by the Investment Adviser. The company invests in various sectors, of which Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Equipment and Supplies, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health Care, Diversified Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Services and others.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

58% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 60 | Existing positions reduced: 38

3.77% less ownership

Funds ownership: 11.46% [Q1] → 7.69% (-3.77%) [Q2]

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 190 [Q1] → 178 (-12) [Q2]

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $139M [Q1] → $117M (-$21.9M) [Q2]

35% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 34

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Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Third Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE:GAB) (the “Fund”) reaffirmed and satisfied its 10% distribution policy by declaring a $0.15 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2024 to common stock shareholders of record on September 16, 2024.

Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Third Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share

GAB: Moving This Equity CEF To Hold After The Run-Up (Rating Downgrade)

Gabelli Equity Trust was undervalued ten months ago and has outperformed since. Current market conditions with stretched valuations make it a hold rather than a buy. GAB has shifted towards mid-cap stocks with a lower P/E ratio compared to the S&P 500. While the fund has benefited from recent rallies in the financial sector, this is seen as a temporary trend. The fund's value tilt is also a positive.

GAB: Moving This Equity CEF To Hold After The Run-Up (Rating Downgrade)

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Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Second Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE:GAB) (the “Fund”) reaffirmed and satisfied its 10% distribution policy by declaring a $0.15 per share cash distribution payable on June 21, 2024 to common stock shareholders of record on June 13, 2024.

Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Second Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share

GAB: Managed Minimum 10% Distribution Rate Out Of Equities

GAB is currently trading at a slight discount, making it a more attractive candidate than our previous update. More patient investors could still yet be likely to look for a deeper discount on this fund to make it a more enticing prospect. GAB has a minimum 10% managed distribution policy, which is the main draw for income investors.

GAB: Managed Minimum 10% Distribution Rate Out Of Equities

Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed And Declared First Quarter Distribution Of $0.15 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE:GAB) (the “Fund”) reaffirmed and satisfied its 10% distribution policy by declaring a $0.15 per share cash distribution payable on March 21, 2024 to common stock shareholders of record on March 14, 2024.

Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed And Declared First Quarter Distribution Of $0.15 Per Share

Gabelli Equity Trust Extends Expiration Date of Tender Offer to January 5, 2024 for Series C and Series E Auction Rate Preferred Stock

RYE, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE: GAB) (the “Fund”) has extended the expiration date of the tender offer (the “Offer”) for all of the Fund's outstanding Series C Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock and Series E Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) to January 5, 2024.

Gabelli Equity Trust Extends Expiration Date of Tender Offer to January 5, 2024 for Series C and Series E Auction Rate Preferred Stock

Gabelli Equity Trust Commences Tender Offer for Series C and Series E Auction Rate Preferred Stock

RYE, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE: GAB) (the “Fund”) has authorized a tender offer (the “Offer”) for all of the Fund's outstanding Series C Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock and Series E Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”).

Gabelli Equity Trust Commences Tender Offer for Series C and Series E Auction Rate Preferred Stock

Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Fourth Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE:GAB) (the “Fund”) reaffirmed and satisfied its 10% distribution policy by declaring a $0.15 per share cash distribution payable on December 22, 2023 to common stock shareholders of record on December 15, 2023. With this fourth quarter distribution, the total distributions from the Fund for 2023 would equate to $0.60 per share.

Gabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Fourth Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share

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