# Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Gabelli · Asset class: Sector Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2022-01-02

This fund primarily allocates its capital to common and preferred stocks traded on U.S. exchanges. The investment approach employed by the portfolio manager centers on identifying businesses that appear undervalued when compared to their private market value (PMV). Generally, under typical market circumstances, a minimum of 80% of the fund's total assets will be committed to stocks listed on national securities exchanges, adhering to the definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940. Specifically, the manager seeks out publicly traded companies whose shares are available at a no...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $32.28 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Assets Under Management | $14.2M |
| NAV | $39.49 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.03% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.33 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $23.99 – $33.97 |
| Beta | 1.08 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.3330 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-29
- Pay date: —

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does GAST invest in?

This fund primarily allocates its capital to common and preferred stocks traded on U.S. exchanges. The investment approach employed by the portfolio manager centers on identifying businesses that appear undervalued when compared to their private market value (PMV). Generally, under typical market circumstances, a minimum of 80% of the fund's total assets will be committed to stocks listed on national securities exchanges, adhering to the definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940. Specifically, the manager seeks out publicly traded companies whose shares are available at a notable discount to the manager's estimated PMV.

### What is the expense ratio of GAST?

Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) charges an expense ratio of 0.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is GAST?

Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) manages $14.2M 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.

### Does GAST pay a dividend?

Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.03%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does GAST pay dividends?

Gabelli Automation ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is GAST's dividend yield?

GAST's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.03%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is GAST's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for GAST was 2025-12-29. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will GAST's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.90% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does GAST charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from GAST's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does GAST cost more than a fund like VOO?

GAST's strategy (current expense ratio 0.90%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where GAST sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to GAST?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as GAST (0.90%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gast
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gast/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gast/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gast/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gast/peers

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