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GAB
$5.68+0.01 (+0.18%)
Market ClosedLast close May 1
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
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50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
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The Narrative
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $5.68. The stock is currently 10% below its 52-week high of $6.31, remaining 0.4% below its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 52 and bullish MACD crossover, explaining why GAB maintains its current current market pressure. The Whystock Score of 45/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 52) — price action in range
Long-term trend bearish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
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Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$5.68
Potential Upside
269.8%
Whystock Fair Value$21.01
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Fundamentals
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.74B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
5.69
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.79
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
1075.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
15.28%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.10M
Recent News
This CEF Appears Down From Its 1986 Prices, but It’s Hiding a Lovely Secret
The Gabelli Equity Trust launched in August 1986 with an initial NAV of $9.34. Today, shares trade near $5.57. On a chart, that looks like a 40% loss over nearly four decades. Pull up any stock screener, and GAB appears to have destroyed capital since the Reagan administration. That first impression is completely wrong. What ... This CEF Appears Down From Its 1986 Prices, but It’s Hiding a Lovely Secret
Gabelli Equity Trust pays 9.5% yield while founder quietly buys millions in shares
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) has quietly become one of the most beloved income vehicles among retail investors, and the math behind that loyalty is straightforward: a 9.5% annualized yield paid quarterly, a founder who keeps buying shares with his own money, and a recent rights offering oversubscribed by more than $117 million. The question income ... Gabelli Equity Trust pays 9.5% yield while founder quietly buys millions in shares
Why Income Investors Love GAB’s Dividend (And Why They Shouldn’t)
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) has paid a steady $0.15 quarterly dividend for years, which at a recent share price of roughly $5.7 translates to an annualized yield near 10.6%. That kind of yield draws income investors, but it also raises a reasonable question: what exactly is backing it? How GAB Generates Its Distributions GAB is ... Why Income Investors Love GAB’s Dividend (And Why They Shouldn’t)
Gabelli’s 10.5% Yield Comes With a Hidden Cost Retirees Should Know
A closed-end management name focusing on long-term capital, Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) has committed to paying at least 10% of its average net asset value annually since its inception in 1986, a policy that yields roughly 10.5% at current prices. That headline number draws income investors, but the mechanics beneath it are more complex. How ... Gabelli’s 10.5% Yield Comes With a Hidden Cost Retirees Should Know
GAB’s 11% Yield Comes With a Hidden Cost Retirees Should Know
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) has paid quarterly distributions without interruption since 1986 and currently yields roughly 11% at current share prices. That yield will catch the eye of any income investor. The real question is whether it reflects a durable income engine or a fund paying out more than it earns. A fund built on ... GAB’s 11% Yield Comes With a Hidden Cost Retirees Should Know