The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc (GCV) Alternatives
The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc (GCV) belongs to the Convertible Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GCV. 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 GCV
GCV charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Convertible Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GCV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Convertible and Income Fund II | 0.03% | Jul 31, 2003 | GCV vs NCZ | |
| Invesco Convertible Securities Fund | 0.68% | Jul 27, 1997 | GCV vs CNSDX | |
| Virtus Convertible Fund | 0.71% | Apr 18, 1993 | GCV vs ANNPX | |
| Advent Convertible and Income Fund | 0.75% | Apr 29, 2003 | GCV vs AVK | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | 0.82% | Jun 30, 2003 | GCV vs LOCFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GCV
Among mutual funds in the Convertible Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Convertible Fund | 91 | Apr 18, 1993 | GCV vs ANNPX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | 90 | Jun 29, 2003 | GCV vs LCFYX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | 90 | Jun 30, 2003 | GCV vs LOCFX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | 86 | May 1, 2011 | GCV vs HICSX | |
| Virtus Convertible and Income Fund II | 84 | Jul 31, 2003 | GCV vs NCZ |
Top Performing GCV Alternatives (YTD)
GCV alternatives from the Convertible Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund | 4.22% | Jun 25, 1997 | GCV vs CHI | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | 1.76% | Jun 29, 2003 | GCV vs LCFYX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | 1.75% | Jun 30, 2003 | GCV vs LOCFX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | 0.67% | May 1, 2011 | GCV vs HICSX | |
| Columbia Convertible Securities Fund | 0.04% | Sep 24, 1987 | GCV vs PACIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GCV
GCV alternatives from the Convertible Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Convertible Bond Fund | 5.46% | Dec 26, 2007 | GCV vs MCIFX | |
| Rational/Pier 88 Convertible Securities Fund | 8.50% | Dec 5, 2019 | GCV vs PBXIX | |
| Calamos Global Convertible Fund | 10.43% | Dec 30, 2014 | GCV vs CXGCX | |
| Franklin Convertible Securities Fund | 12.13% | Apr 14, 1987 | GCV vs FISCX | |
| Virtus Convertible Fund | 14.09% | Apr 18, 1993 | GCV vs ANNPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GCV
GCV alternatives from the Convertible Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Convertible Bond Fund | -4.53% | Dec 26, 2007 | GCV vs MCIFX | |
| Rational/Pier 88 Convertible Securities Fund | -5.74% | Dec 5, 2019 | GCV vs PBXIX | |
| Calamos Global Convertible Fund | -6.16% | Dec 30, 2014 | GCV vs CXGCX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | -6.92% | May 1, 2011 | GCV vs HICSX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | -7.02% | Jun 30, 2003 | GCV vs LOCFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli Funds
Most popular Gabelli Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust | Dividend | 63 | -1.47% | Nov 28, 2003 | GCV vs GDV | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 86 | 2.84% | Feb 25, 1999 | GCV vs GUT | |
| The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc | Large Cap Value Equities | 39 | -5.84% | Aug 21, 1986 | GCV vs GAB |
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