- What are the top holdings of GDL?
- The GDL Fund holds — securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does GDL have?
- GDL holds — positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does GDL invest in?
- The GDL Fund (GDL) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is GDL most exposed to?
- GDL's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is GDL a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows GDL's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does GDL invest in?
- The GDL Fund, a closed-ended equity mutual fund, was initially launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc., and is currently overseen by Gabelli Funds, LLC. This fund's strategy involves investing in publicly traded equities across various global markets, focusing on companies within a wide range of sectors. A core part of its investment approach targets firms involved in significant corporate events such as publicly announced mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, and leveraged buyouts. It also allocates capital to businesses undergoing corporate restructurings, including stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations. For performance assessment, the fund's portfolio is benchmarked against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. Established in the United States on October 17, 2006, the fund was previously known as the Gabelli Global Deal Fund.
