- ISIN
- US36239T1034
- CUSIP
- 36239T103
- Issuer
- Gabelli
- Inception Date
- Oct 22, 1991
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GABSX Performance Chart
Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund (GABSX) is up 14.8% since the beginning of the year. GABSX is currently trading at $52 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GABSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,602.
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Returns By Period
Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund (GABSX) has returned 14.83% so far this year and 28.48% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GABSX has returned 10.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.55%
- 1M
- 6.25%
- YTD
- 14.83%
- 6M
- 12.61%
- 1Y
- 28.48%
- 3Y*
- 14.49%
- 5Y*
- 9.88%
- 10Y*
- 10.95%
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%
GABSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 22, 1991, GABSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GABSX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 31, 1996 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.38% | 4.24% | -7.13% | 8.33% | -0.70% | 4.64% | 14.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.49% | -3.42% | -5.46% | -2.52% | 5.04% | 3.94% | 1.70% | 4.92% | -0.11% | -1.97% | 2.68% | 0.69% | 8.65% |
| 2024 | -0.48% | 4.20% | 4.22% | -5.97% | 3.06% | -2.97% | 9.86% | -1.05% | 1.51% | -1.83% | 9.07% | -8.21% | 10.22% |
| 2023 | 9.21% | -0.92% | -2.34% | -0.37% | -2.56% | 10.89% | 2.27% | -2.47% | -5.75% | -4.89% | 7.96% | 10.60% | 21.45% |
| 2022 | -6.86% | -0.25% | 0.61% | -7.82% | 1.23% | -8.84% | 11.05% | -4.69% | -9.39% | 12.30% | 5.91% | -3.66% | -12.63% |
| 2021 | 0.81% | 6.66% | 3.82% | 3.79% | 2.23% | -1.49% | 0.44% | 1.29% | -2.92% | 4.74% | -2.61% | 6.19% | 24.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.15%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 22, 1991.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.46%) than losses (88.13%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.15% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.15%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 99.46%
- Downside Capture
- 88.13%
Expense Ratio
GABSX has a high expense ratio of 1.38%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GABSX ranks 43 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 Small Cap Growth Fund (GABSX) 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.
| GABSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.13 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.78 | -0.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.45 | 12.44 | -3.99 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 3.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.80 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.80 | $1.80 | $2.86 | $3.63 | $3.61 | $6.39 | $9.56 | $10.03 | $2.22 | $3.12 | $1.99 | $1.72 |
Dividend yield | 3.47% | 3.98% | 6.61% | 8.68% | 9.53% | 13.50% | 22.21% | 21.36% | 4.70% | 5.38% | 3.87% | 3.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gabelli Small Cap Growth 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 | $1.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.63 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.61 | $0.00 | $3.61 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.39 | $0.00 | $6.39 |
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 Small Cap Growth 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 Small Cap Growth Fund was 57.24%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 520 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.24%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 2y 21d | 3y 8moJul 2007 - Mar 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.74%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 22d | 8mo 23dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -32.01%Oct 1998 | 5mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 1y 8moApr 1998 - Dec 1999 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.39%Oct 2002 | 5mo 6d | 10mo 14d | 1y 3moMay 2002 - Aug 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -25.19%Sep 2022 | 10mo 16d | 9mo 24d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GABSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.24% | -56.78% | -0.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.45% | -9.10% | -2.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.43% | -18.90% | -4.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.19% | -25.43% | +0.24% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.74% | -33.92% | -6.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.97% | -10.71% | +3.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 2.03% | +1.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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