The GDL Fund (GDL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.40 to $8.50
• 50-Day Range: $8.20 to $8.44
• 52-Week Range: $7.71 to $8.50
• Volume: 21,060 shs
• Average Volume: 12,407 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.70%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

GDL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GDL shares performed this year?

The GDL Fund's stock was trading at $8.02 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GDL shares have increased by 5.0% and is now trading at $8.4240.

Who are The GDL Fund's major shareholders?

The GDL Fund's top institutional shareholders include Bank of America Corp DE, Envestnet Asset Management Inc., Park Avenue Securities LLC and Matisse Capital. Insiders that own company stock include Mario J Gabelli and John Chester Ball.
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How do I buy shares of The GDL Fund?

Shares of GDL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of The GDL Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that The GDL Fund investors own include Twilio (TWLO), Alphabet (GOOG), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Shopify (SHOP), Trade Desk (TTD) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/23 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/23 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/23/2025
• Today: 8/21/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GDL
• CIK: 1378701
• Web: www.gabelli.com
• Phone: 914-921-5000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 147,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.22 million
• Price / Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A