- ISIN
- US36240H1068
- CUSIP
- 36240H106
- Issuer
- Gabelli
- Inception Date
- Sep 29, 1989
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GABVX Performance Chart
Gabelli Value 25 Fund (GABVX) is up 8.7% since the beginning of the year. GABVX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GABVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,355.
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Returns By Period
Gabelli Value 25 Fund (GABVX) has returned 8.69% so far this year and 27.48% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GABVX has returned 7.53% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Gabelli Value 25 Fund
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- 1.71%
- YTD
- 8.69%
- 6M
- 7.69%
- 1Y
- 27.48%
- 3Y*
- 14.74%
- 5Y*
- 6.27%
- 10Y*
- 7.53%
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%
GABVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 1989, GABVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GABVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 29, 1995 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.65% | 5.03% | -5.83% | 4.66% | 0.16% | 1.13% | 8.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.35% | 1.34% | -1.70% | -1.15% | 4.38% | 4.01% | 1.08% | 4.43% | 3.74% | -1.88% | 3.34% | 3.00% | 28.77% |
| 2024 | 1.79% | -0.00% | 3.82% | -3.08% | 2.77% | -2.20% | 6.94% | 1.81% | 1.12% | -1.95% | 6.62% | -12.15% | 4.10% |
| 2023 | 9.16% | -2.89% | 0.00% | 0.86% | -7.71% | 6.71% | 3.09% | -3.85% | -4.68% | -3.48% | 6.57% | 6.26% | 8.75% |
| 2022 | -2.77% | -2.17% | 3.67% | -8.04% | 3.61% | -11.15% | 4.10% | -3.18% | -10.12% | 8.66% | 7.00% | -4.30% | -15.87% |
| 2021 | 1.94% | 7.39% | 0.61% | 3.52% | 3.86% | -1.89% | -0.58% | 1.23% | -3.25% | 1.52% | -5.59% | 5.93% | 14.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gabelli Value 25 Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.04%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 1989.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.04% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.04%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 98.22%
- Downside Capture
- 95.78%
Expense Ratio
GABVX has a high expense ratio of 1.43%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GABVX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gabelli Value 25 Fund (GABVX) 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.
| GABVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.10 | 2.78 | +0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.65 | 12.44 | +0.21 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Gabelli Value 25 Fund provided a 10.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.27 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $1.75 | $1.65 | $1.25 | $1.42 | $1.24 | $1.06 | $1.10 | $2.46 |
Dividend yield | 10.13% | 11.01% | 0.00% | 12.15% | 17.78% | 12.01% | 9.32% | 10.28% | 9.54% | 6.82% | 7.49% | 17.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gabelli Value 25 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 | $1.27 | $1.27 |
| 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 | $1.16 | $1.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $1.65 |
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 Value 25 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 Value 25 Fund was 63.09%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
The current Gabelli Value 25 Fund drawdown is 0.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.09%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 9moJul 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.69%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 8mo 16d | 10mo 22dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -36.03%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 7moMay 2001 - Dec 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -29.59%Sep 2022 | 1y 6mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 8moMar 2021 - Nov 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.83%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 5mo | 3y 15dJul 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GABVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.09% | -56.78% | -6.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.10% | -9.10% | 0.00% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.17% | -18.90% | +0.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.39% | -25.43% | -0.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.69% | -33.92% | -5.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.95% | -1.80% | +0.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.49% | -10.71% | +2.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.22% | 2.03% | +0.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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