The International Growth strategy is a high conviction portfolio of 50 to 75 securities, and security selection is the primary source of alpha generation. The investment process is based upon bottom-up, fundamental analysis combined with a top-down macro overlay that informs sector and country positioning. Rigorous company and sector research, combined with long-term accumulated knowledge of certain sectors and companies over decades, creates GAMCO’s information advantage. Sources of long-term expected value is 10% from country allocation, 50% from security selection, 30% from sector allocation, and 10% from factor/style tilts.
Investment Approach
Fundamental, bottom-up stock selection with a focus on attractive valuations
Seeking structurally advantaged businesses with sustainable growth prospects
Macro analysis informs geographic and sector exposures and weights
Participating in powerful growth themes – leveraging 40+ years of research knowledge
Why Invest
Experienced Portfolio Management
Dedicated PM team has an average of 40 years experience in the industry
Secular Themes
Portfolio benefits from powerful secular growth themes
Unique Approach
The team adds a macro overlay to their bottom up research to express views on business cycle
Investment Team
Value Leadership
Caesar M.P. Bryan
Portfolio Manager
Caesar Bryan manages our GAMCO International Growth Fund and Gabelli Gold Fund. He is also a member of the global investment team which is responsible for the GAMCO Global Growth Fund and the GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund. In addition, he is on the management team of the GAMCO Global Gold and Natural Resources & Income… More
Historical Performance
Growth of $1,000,000 (Net)
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Inception date to October 28, 2024
A graphical measurement of a portfolio’s net return that simulates the performance of an initial investment of $10,000 over the given time period. Compared to the Russell 2000 index (green).
Trailing Returns
As of October 31
Calendar Year Returns
Top Ten Holdings
Symbol
Company
Sector
Portfolio
525397
Hermes International SCA
Consumer Discretionary
6.83
406139
Christian Dior SE
Consumer Discretionary
4.91
6861
Keyence Corporation
Information Technology
4.72
BCRWZ1
Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA
Consumer Discretionary
3.88
BP6KMJ
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B
Health Care
3.84
BMV7PQ
Investor AB Class B
Financials
3.34
6758
Sony Group Corporation
Consumer Discretionary
2.69
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Materials
2.66
6273
SMC Corporation
Industrials
2.48
711038
Roche Holding Ltd Dividend Right Cert.
Health Care
2.47
Sector Weight
Market Cap Distribution
Disclosures
Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Due to market volatility, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so, upon redemption, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain the most recent month end performance information and a prospectus, please call 800-GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.com.