- CUSIP
- 36242H104
- Issuer
- Gabelli Funds
- Inception Date
- Nov 28, 2003
- Category
- Dividend
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GDV Performance Chart
The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust (GDV) is up 7.7% since the beginning of the year. GDV is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GDV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,518.
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Returns By Period
The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust (GDV) has returned 7.65% so far this year and 24.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GDV has returned 11.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.14%
- YTD
- 7.65%
- 6M
- 8.43%
- 1Y
- 24.32%
- 3Y*
- 19.36%
- 5Y*
- 8.70%
- 10Y*
- 11.10%
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%
GDV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 25, 2003, GDV's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GDV closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +25.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -24.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.81% | 2.18% | -6.21% | 9.40% | 0.28% | -0.41% | 7.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.95% | -0.04% | -2.17% | -1.84% | 6.13% | 5.29% | 1.81% | 2.82% | 1.23% | 0.45% | 1.59% | 1.87% | 22.83% |
| 2024 | -0.13% | 3.68% | 4.11% | -4.96% | 4.28% | 1.20% | 3.96% | 2.87% | 2.09% | -1.20% | 6.88% | -5.21% | 18.14% |
| 2023 | 6.85% | -1.92% | -2.22% | 1.40% | -4.87% | 7.06% | 3.74% | -3.77% | -6.39% | -3.98% | 10.06% | 7.11% | 11.93% |
| 2022 | -5.47% | -4.82% | 2.77% | -8.42% | 0.61% | -8.54% | 9.54% | -4.35% | -11.27% | 9.39% | 8.27% | -5.11% | -18.61% |
| 2021 | 0.63% | 6.09% | 6.08% | 5.35% | 4.44% | 1.11% | 0.30% | 3.24% | -4.16% | 4.12% | -3.20% | 5.40% | 32.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust has an annualized alpha of 0.73%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 25, 2003.
- This fund participated in 115.83% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 113.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.64, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.73%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 113.72%
- Downside Capture
- 115.83%
Expense Ratio
GDV has an expense ratio of 0.01%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GDV ranks 55 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 The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust (GDV) 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.
| GDV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.50 | 2.78 | -0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.69 | 12.44 | -1.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust provided a 6.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.74 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.74 | $1.68 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.41 | $1.38 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.24 |
Dividend yield | 6.01% | 6.05% | 5.47% | 6.10% | 6.84% | 5.11% | 6.15% | 6.01% | 7.21% | 5.64% | 6.59% | 6.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust. 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 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.90 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.68 |
| 2024 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $1.32 |
| 2023 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $1.32 |
| 2022 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.20 | $1.41 |
| 2021 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.17 | $1.38 |
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 The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust. 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 The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust was 68.88%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 540 trading sessions.
The current The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust drawdown is 1.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.88%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 9moJul 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -53.09%Mar 2020 | 1mo 27d | 8mo 21d | 10mo 18dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.61%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 1y 23d | 1y 3moSep 2018 - Jan 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.33%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 1y 9mo | 2y 7moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.23%Jan 2016 | 1y 7mo | 6mo 25d | 2y 1moJun 2014 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GDV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.88% | -56.78% | -12.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.75% | -9.10% | -0.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.07% | -18.90% | +2.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.33% | -25.43% | -2.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -53.09% | -33.92% | -19.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.13% | -1.80% | +0.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.28% | -10.71% | +1.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.28% | 2.03% | +0.25% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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