Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bancroft Fund Ltd., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) has returned -1.01% so far this year and 31.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BCV has returned 10.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, BCV's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BCV closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.8%.

Bancroft Fund Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 2.97%, beta of 0.39, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 1984.

• This stock participated in 71.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.47% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BCV ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Bancroft Fund Ltd. provided a 6.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.34 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Bancroft Fund Ltd.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bancroft Fund Ltd.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Bancroft Fund Ltd. was 50.88%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 557 trading sessions.

The current Bancroft Fund Ltd. drawdown is 10.56%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Bancroft Fund Ltd. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Bancroft Fund Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.