- ISIN
- US36239V1089
- Issuer
- Gabelli
- Inception Date
- May 13, 1993
- Category
- Event Driven
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
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Performance
GABCX Performance Chart
Gabelli ABC Fund (GABCX) is up 3.7% since the beginning of the year. GABCX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GABCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,199.
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Returns By Period
Gabelli ABC Fund (GABCX) has returned 3.68% so far this year and 7.84% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GABCX has returned 3.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Gabelli ABC Fund
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- -0.35%
- YTD
- 3.68%
- 6M
- 3.67%
- 1Y
- 7.84%
- 3Y*
- 5.45%
- 5Y*
- 3.70%
- 10Y*
- 3.34%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
GABCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 1993, GABCX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 19 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GABCX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 30, 1997 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 28, 1995 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.47% | 1.90% | -1.51% | 2.26% | 0.27% | -0.70% | 3.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.56% | 0.37% | -0.55% | -0.74% | 1.31% | 1.57% | 0.82% | 2.34% | -0.18% | -0.62% | 0.98% | -0.10% | 5.86% |
| 2024 | 0.58% | 0.38% | 0.76% | -0.09% | 1.23% | -0.00% | 2.80% | 0.00% | 0.63% | 0.90% | 1.96% | -5.95% | 2.97% |
| 2023 | 2.08% | -0.39% | 0.10% | 0.49% | -0.87% | 2.35% | 1.53% | -0.56% | -0.76% | -0.57% | 1.34% | 1.99% | 6.84% |
| 2022 | -0.77% | -0.39% | 0.39% | -0.97% | -0.00% | -1.56% | 0.89% | -0.49% | -1.28% | 1.80% | 0.39% | -0.01% | -2.02% |
| 2021 | 0.57% | 0.76% | 0.85% | 0.28% | 0.84% | 0.19% | -0.37% | -0.09% | 0.00% | 0.56% | -0.55% | 1.27% | 4.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gabelli ABC Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.37%, beta of 0.14, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 1993.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (19.86%) than losses (8.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.14 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.23 this fund 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 fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.23 means this fund 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.
- Alpha
- 3.37%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 19.86%
- Downside Capture
- 8.65%
Expense Ratio
GABCX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GABCX ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gabelli ABC Fund (GABCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GABCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.99 | 2.78 | +0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.16 | 12.44 | -3.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Gabelli ABC Fund provided a 4.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.14 | $0.48 | $0.05 | $0.30 | $0.37 | $0.01 | $0.24 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 4.45% | 4.61% | 0.00% | 3.35% | 1.38% | 4.55% | 0.44% | 2.95% | 3.69% | 0.13% | 2.37% | 2.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gabelli ABC Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gabelli ABC Fund. 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 Gabelli ABC Fund was 10.80%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 139 trading sessions.
The current Gabelli ABC Fund drawdown is 0.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -10.80%Mar 2020 | 23d | 6mo 21d | 7mo 14dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
1998 correction1998 | -10.77%Oct 1998 | 2mo 27d | 29d | 3mo 26dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.54%Oct 2008 | 4mo 27d | 10mo 18d | 1y 3moJun 2008 - Sep 2009 |
1995 pullback1995 | -8.74%Dec 1995 | 1d | 1d | 2dDec 1995 - Dec 1995 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.67%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 8mo 6d | 1y 8dDec 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GABCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.80% | -56.78% | +45.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.67% | -9.10% | +6.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.67% | -18.90% | +10.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.67% | -25.43% | +16.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.80% | -33.92% | +23.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.88% | -1.80% | +0.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.94% | -10.71% | +9.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.87% | 2.03% | -1.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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