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Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
8.5%
1 yr return
17.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
-12.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
-2.3%
Net Assets
$150 M
Holdings in Top 10
17.6%
Expense Ratio 1.01%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover 34.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Period | XECFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 8.5% | -4.1% | 11.8% | 55.84% |
1 Yr | 17.2% | 3.0% | 21.7% | 59.74% |
3 Yr | -12.5%* | -18.0% | 2.2% | 96.05% |
5 Yr | -2.3%* | -7.1% | 11.6% | 95.83% |
10 Yr | 2.7%* | -1.0% | 10.6% | 94.83% |
* Annualized
Period | XECFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 1.9% | -7.7% | 13.1% | 92.31% |
2022 | -30.2% | -37.8% | -12.8% | 94.81% |
2021 | -7.4% | -18.9% | 2.4% | 22.08% |
2020 | 22.1% | 5.9% | 54.0% | 83.56% |
2019 | 24.3% | 9.9% | 24.4% | 9.59% |
Period | XECFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 8.5% | -4.1% | 11.8% | 55.84% |
1 Yr | 17.2% | 3.0% | 21.7% | 59.74% |
3 Yr | -12.5%* | -18.0% | 2.2% | 96.05% |
5 Yr | -2.3%* | -7.1% | 11.6% | 95.83% |
10 Yr | 2.7%* | -1.0% | 10.6% | 94.83% |
* Annualized
Period | XECFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 1.9% | -7.7% | 15.3% | 96.15% |
2022 | -30.2% | -37.8% | -10.6% | 94.81% |
2021 | -7.4% | -12.2% | 11.3% | 98.70% |
2020 | 22.1% | 8.7% | 64.4% | 89.04% |
2019 | 27.0% | 12.2% | 28.7% | 9.59% |
XECFX | Category Low | Category High | XECFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 150 M | 14.8 M | 3.69 B | 78.21% |
Number of Holdings | 116 | 42 | 381 | 34.62% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 34.9 M | 3.92 M | 584 M | 87.18% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 17.60% | 9.5% | 49.4% | 83.33% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XECFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Convertible Bonds | 67.21% | 37.15% | 99.72% | 83.33% |
Stocks | 23.09% | 0.00% | 23.09% | 1.28% |
Preferred Stocks | 6.82% | 0.00% | 22.50% | 74.36% |
Cash | 2.64% | -78.94% | 7.59% | 48.72% |
Other | 0.23% | -17.11% | 5.40% | 23.08% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.77% | 100.00% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XECFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Real Estate | 25.32% | 0.00% | 27.87% | 2.82% |
Healthcare | 20.31% | 0.00% | 20.31% | 1.41% |
Communication Services | 16.91% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 2.82% |
Utilities | 11.44% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 97.18% |
Technology | 10.14% | 0.00% | 23.73% | 11.27% |
Consumer Defense | 7.38% | 0.00% | 25.78% | 14.08% |
Industrials | 5.21% | 0.00% | 23.08% | 36.62% |
Financial Services | 3.28% | 0.00% | 20.48% | 23.94% |
Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 40.56% | 94.37% |
Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.79% | 94.37% |
Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.08% | 95.77% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XECFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 22.42% | 0.00% | 22.42% | 1.28% |
Non US | 0.67% | 0.00% | 1.55% | 7.69% |
XECFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 1.01% | 0.20% | 2.87% | 55.13% |
Management Fee | 0.80% | 0.20% | 1.00% | 84.62% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.04% | 0.15% | N/A |
XECFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
XECFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
XECFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 34.00% | 30.00% | 154.00% | 15.71% |
XECFX | Category Low | Category High | XECFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.30% | 100.00% |
XECFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly | Monthly | Quarterly |
XECFX | Category Low | Category High | XECFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 0.79% | -3.72% | 3.69% | 27.27% |
XECFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Jun 13, 2019 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 14, 2019 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 26, 2018 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 16, 2018 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 15, 2018 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 12, 2018 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 13, 2017 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 15, 2017 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 2017 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2017 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 09, 2016 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 15, 2016 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 2016 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2016 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 09, 2015 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 09, 2015 | $0.009 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Nov 09, 2015 | $0.450 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 11, 2015 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 2015 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 10, 2015 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 29, 2014 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 29, 2014 | $0.312 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 12, 2014 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 13, 2014 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 11, 2014 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 29, 2013 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 13, 2013 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 14, 2013 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 11, 2013 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 24, 2012 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 14, 2012 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 14, 2012 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 06, 2012 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 26, 2011 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 09, 2011 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 10, 2011 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 08, 2011 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 19, 2010 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 10, 2010 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 11, 2010 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2010 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 20, 2009 | $0.099 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 11, 2009 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 2009 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 10, 2009 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 21, 2008 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 12, 2008 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 13, 2008 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 12, 2008 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 23, 2007 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 23, 2007 | $0.229 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Oct 23, 2007 | $0.598 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 14, 2007 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 14, 2007 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2007 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 25, 2006 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 25, 2006 | $0.265 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 14, 2006 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 2006 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2006 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 25, 2005 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 12, 2005 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 11, 2005 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2005 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 26, 2004 | $0.085 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 12, 2004 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 11, 2004 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 10, 2004 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 28, 2003 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 12, 2003 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 13, 2003 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 11, 2003 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 23, 2002 | $0.086 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 14, 2002 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 14, 2002 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 11, 2002 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 25, 2001 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 14, 2001 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 14, 2001 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 09, 2001 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 24, 2000 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 24, 2000 | $0.800 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Oct 24, 2000 | $0.515 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 14, 2000 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 2000 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 10, 2000 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 27, 1999 | $0.976 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 12, 1999 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 11, 1999 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 04, 1999 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 29, 1998 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 29, 1998 | $1.300 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 11, 1998 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 12, 1998 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 05, 1998 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 30, 1997 | $0.266 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 30, 1997 | $1.284 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 07, 1997 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 08, 1997 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 06, 1997 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 31, 1996 | $0.242 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 31, 1996 | $0.888 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Aug 08, 1996 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 09, 1996 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 08, 1996 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 01, 1995 | $0.138 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 10, 1995 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 09, 1995 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 07, 1995 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 26, 1994 | $0.178 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 09, 1994 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 10, 1994 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 01, 1994 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 26, 1993 | $0.233 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 10, 1993 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 04, 1993 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 02, 1993 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 27, 1992 | $0.216 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 04, 1992 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 05, 1992 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 04, 1992 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 08, 1991 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 06, 1991 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 07, 1991 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 04, 1991 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
Nov 05, 1990 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
Aug 02, 1990 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
May 07, 1990 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 05, 1990 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
Oct 16, 1989 | $0.204 | OrdinaryDividend |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 1986
35.94
35.9%
Mr. T. Dinsmore joined Gabelli Funds, LLC in 2015. Mr. T. Dinsmore has served as a portfolio manager of the Bancroft Fund and the Ellsworth Fund since 1996 and the Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund since January 2016. From 1996 to 2015, Mr. T. Dinsmore was Chairman and CEO of Dinsmore Capital Management. He has a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of Business, and an M.A. in Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2011
11.42
11.4%
James Dinsmore joined Gabelli Funds, LLC in 2015. Mr. J. Dinsmore has served as a portfolio manager of the Bancroft Fund and the Ellsworth Fund since 2011 and the Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund since January 1, 2016. He currently serves as President and a trustee of the Ellsworth Fund. Mr. J. Dinsmore received a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Rutgers University.
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
---|---|---|---|
0.25 | 36.97 | 10.27 | 7.42 |
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