Gabelli ABC Fund (GABCX) Alternatives
Gabelli ABC Fund (GABCX) belongs to the Event Driven category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GABCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GABCX
GABCX charges 0.79% annually. Among mutual funds in the Event Driven category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GABCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund | 1.01% | Feb 27, 2001 | GABCX vs EMAYX | |
| BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund | 1.16% | Dec 18, 2007 | GABCX vs BILPX | |
| The Merger Fund Class I | 1.32% | Aug 1, 2013 | GABCX vs MERIX | |
| The Arbitrage Fund | 1.43% | Sep 17, 2000 | GABCX vs ARBFX | |
| Water Island Event-Driven Fund | 1.44% | Sep 30, 2010 | GABCX vs AEDNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GABCX
Among mutual funds in the Event Driven category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Merger Fund Class I | 99 | Aug 1, 2013 | GABCX vs MERIX | |
| The Merger Fund | 99 | Jan 30, 1989 | GABCX vs MERFX | |
| Vivaldi Merger Arbitrage Fund Class I | 99 | Oct 1, 2015 | GABCX vs VARBX | |
| NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund | 99 | Aug 18, 2016 | GABCX vs HMEZX | |
| Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund | 98 | Jul 31, 2008 | GABCX vs DAMDX |
Top Performing GABCX Alternatives (YTD)
GABCX alternatives from the Event Driven category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund | 2.42% | Feb 27, 2001 | GABCX vs EMAYX | |
| Camelot Event-Driven Fund Institutional Class | 1.36% | Jun 7, 2010 | GABCX vs EVDIX | |
| Camelot Event Driven Fund Class A | 1.30% | Nov 21, 2003 | GABCX vs EVDAX | |
| Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund | 1.02% | Jul 31, 2008 | GABCX vs DAMDX | |
| Vivaldi Merger Arbitrage Fund Class I | 0.76% | Oct 1, 2015 | GABCX vs VARBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GABCX
GABCX alternatives from the Event Driven category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaldi Merger Arbitrage Fund Class I | 1.35% | Oct 1, 2015 | GABCX vs VARBX | |
| The Merger Fund Class I | 1.51% | Aug 1, 2013 | GABCX vs MERIX | |
| The Merger Fund | 1.53% | Jan 30, 1989 | GABCX vs MERFX | |
| NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund | 1.61% | Aug 18, 2016 | GABCX vs HMEZX | |
| Virtus Westchester Credit Event Fund | 2.21% | Dec 28, 2017 | GABCX vs WCFRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GABCX
GABCX alternatives from the Event Driven category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Merger Fund Class I | -0.47% | Aug 1, 2013 | GABCX vs MERIX | |
| The Merger Fund | -0.52% | Jan 30, 1989 | GABCX vs MERFX | |
| Vivaldi Merger Arbitrage Fund Class I | -0.64% | Oct 1, 2015 | GABCX vs VARBX | |
| NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund | -1.06% | Aug 18, 2016 | GABCX vs HMEZX | |
| Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund | -1.56% | Jul 31, 2008 | GABCX vs DAMDX |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli
Most popular Gabelli mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | GABCX vs GOLDX | |
| Gabelli Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | -1.84% | Jan 2, 1992 | GABCX vs GABEX | |
| Gabelli Asset Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -1.23% | Mar 3, 1986 | GABCX vs GABAX | |
| Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 32 | -0.38% | Oct 22, 1991 | GABCX vs GABSX | |
| Gabelli Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -13.39% | Apr 10, 1987 | GABCX vs GABGX | |
| Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.00% | Aug 26, 1999 | GABCX vs GABBX | |
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 76 | 8.05% | Aug 30, 1999 | GABCX vs GABUX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund | Communications Equities | 67 | -3.02% | Oct 31, 1993 | GABCX vs GABTX | |
| Gabelli Focused Growth and Income Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 12 | 5.16% | Dec 31, 2002 | GABCX vs GWSAX | |
| Gabelli Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 15 | -10.61% | Feb 6, 1994 | GABCX vs GICPX |
Often Compared With GABCX
What investors most often compare with GABCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | GABCX vs VIG | |
| The GDL Fund | Event Driven | 36 | -0.23% | Jan 31, 2007 | GABCX vs GDL | |
| Driehaus Event Driven Fund | Event Driven | 73 | -1.35% | Aug 22, 2013 | GABCX vs DEVDX | |
| The Arbitrage Fund Class Institutional | Event Driven | 97 | 0.57% | Oct 17, 2003 | GABCX vs ARBNX |
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