- CUSIP
- 36465A109
- Issuer
- Gabelli
- Inception Date
- Jan 4, 2005
- Category
- Gold, Natural Resources, Precious Metals
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GGN Performance Chart
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust (GGN) is down 0.8% since the beginning of the year. GGN is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GGN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,953.
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Returns By Period
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust (GGN) has returned -0.79% so far this year and 19.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GGN has returned 8.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust
- 1D
- -0.60%
- 1M
- -3.30%
- YTD
- -0.79%
- 6M
- -2.68%
- 1Y
- 19.35%
- 3Y*
- 20.42%
- 5Y*
- 14.32%
- 10Y*
- 8.43%
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%
GGN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 29, 2005, GGN's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2016 with a return of +27.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -38.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GGN closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -21.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.90% | 9.86% | -7.28% | -0.21% | -1.73% | -3.48% | -0.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.15% | 2.73% | 7.61% | -3.66% | 4.57% | 1.83% | 1.82% | 7.23% | 9.64% | -7.52% | 9.31% | 0.77% | 48.19% |
| 2024 | 1.07% | -0.53% | 4.58% | 4.12% | 3.25% | -0.24% | 2.46% | 1.71% | 3.62% | 2.80% | -4.80% | -8.04% | 9.59% |
| 2023 | 5.51% | -5.03% | 3.12% | 3.01% | -1.62% | 3.27% | 2.67% | 0.01% | -2.39% | -0.29% | 3.61% | 2.72% | 15.01% |
| 2022 | -0.83% | 5.44% | 5.23% | -1.76% | 2.31% | -9.08% | -1.06% | -2.87% | -2.39% | 5.50% | 4.37% | 2.83% | 6.80% |
| 2021 | -0.88% | -1.49% | 3.85% | 6.92% | 10.63% | -0.29% | -0.01% | -1.51% | -3.12% | 4.83% | -1.06% | -0.79% | 17.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust has an annualized alpha of 1.82%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 29, 2005.
- This fund participated in 79.99% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.61 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.16 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.16 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.82%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 60.76%
- Downside Capture
- 79.99%
Expense Ratio
GGN has an expense ratio of 0.02%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GGN ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust (GGN) 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.
| GGN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.37 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 2.78 | -1.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.23 | 12.44 | -9.20 |
Dividends
Dividend History
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust provided a 7.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.48 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
Dividend yield | 7.27% | 6.98% | 9.55% | 10.37% | 9.92% | 9.60% | 13.68% | 13.64% | 16.22% | 11.52% | 15.85% | 17.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
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 GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources 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 GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust was 73.04%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 4164 trading sessions.
The current GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources and Income Trust drawdown is 13.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -73.04%Nov 2008 | 6mo 3d | 16y 6mo | 17y 26dMay 2008 - Jun 2025 |
2007 bear market2007 | -22.71%Aug 2007 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 6dJul 2007 - Sep 2007 |
2006 correction2006 | -16.98%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 19dMay 2006 - Oct 2006 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.80%Mar 2026 | 17d | — | 3mo 22dMar 2026 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -15.69%Mar 2008 | 20d | 2mo 1d | 2mo 21dFeb 2008 - May 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GGN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.04% | -56.78% | -16.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.80% | -9.10% | -7.70% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.80% | -18.90% | +2.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.08% | -25.43% | +3.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -53.04% | -33.92% | -19.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.44% | -1.80% | -11.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -31.74% | -10.71% | -21.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.00% | 2.03% | +3.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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