Gabelli Automation ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About GAST

What does GAST invest in?

The fund will primarily invest in U.S. exchange-listed common stock and preferred stock. The portfolio manager focuses on companies which appear underpriced relative to their private market value ("PMV"). Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks that are listed on a national securities exchange as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"). The portfolio manager will invest in companies that, in the public market, are selling at a significant discount to the portfolio manager's assessment of their PMV.

What is the expense ratio of GAST?

Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) charges an expense ratio of 0.00%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GAST?

Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) manages $6.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is GAST actively managed or an index fund?

GAST's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was GAST launched?

Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) launched in January 2022 and is managed by Gabelli.

How has GAST performed?

GAST's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.