Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (NYSE: GAB) is a closed-end management investment company focused on generating long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of primarily U.S.-listed equity securities. Incorporated in Delaware, the Trust pursues a value-oriented approach, leveraging intensive fundamental research to identify small- and mid-cap companies with growth potential and favorable valuation metrics.
Since its initial public offering in 1977, the Trust has invested across a range of sectors, including consumer staples, financial services, industrials and technology, aiming to construct a high-conviction portfolio of companies expected to outperform over time. Within the parameters of its investment guidelines, Gabelli Equity Trust may employ modest leverage to enhance return prospects, while managing risk through diversification and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
The Trust is advised by Gabelli Funds, LLC, an affiliate of GAMCO Investors, Inc., founded and chaired by veteran investor Mario J. Gabelli. The portfolio management team, supported by a network of research analysts, conducts comprehensive due diligence, including company visits, financial modeling and industry analysis, to inform investment decisions.
Gabelli Equity Trust primarily serves individual and institutional investors in North America seeking access to an actively managed closed-end equity vehicle. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange, providing liquidity and the potential for regular distributions, as determined by the Trust’s board of trustees and management team.
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