ETF

Gabelli Automation ETF

GAST

Sector fund

The Future of Productivity

Fund Assets as of 05/13/2025
$6M
Index
S&P 500 Index; MSCI USA Consumer Discretionary Index; S&P 500 Industrials Index
Investment Category
Sector fund
Inception Date
1/3/2022
YTD Return
2.419%
Total Net Assets

XXXXXXXXX

NAV
$27.61
1 Day NAV Change
1.025%
Dividends Paid
N/A
Minimum Initial Investment
N/A
Description of Strategy

The Gabelli Automation (GAST) ETF is an actively managed ETF that seeks to identify and invest in leading firms that design, develop, support, or manufacture automation equipment, related technology, software, or processes, and firms that use these to automate and increase productivity in their own businesses. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% in common stocks of automation companies.

Investment Objective

GAST’S investment objective is capital appreciation.

Why Invest

Managed by Sector Experts: Our portfolio managers are embedded deeply within the sector, approaching research as an industry participant. In this dynamic and rapidly evolving space, having experienced investors is crucial to evaluating the disruptive forces reshaping the industry, while identifying both leaders and laggards in this competitive landscape.
 
Innovation and Growth: Technology is reshaping every corner of the global economy. The Fund focuses on high-growth companies driving this transformation or capitalizing on technological advancements.

How To Invest

Individuals

Buy shares of GCAD through any of these platforms:

Schwab • Fidelity  • Robinhood

Working with a professional? Talk to your financial advisor about adding GCAD to your portfolio.

Financial Professionals

Call 1 (914) 921-5398 or email invest@gabelli.com

Buy shares through: Schwab • Fidelity • Interactive Brokers • Pershing

Investment Team

Portfolio Managers

Hendi Susanto

Hendi Susanto

4 years managing this fund
Research Analysts

Hendi Susanto covers the technology sector with a focus on semiconductors, electronics, equipment, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and software. He is a research analyst and co-portfolio manager of The Gabelli Global Mini Mites Fund. He joined the firm in 2007. Hendi spent his early career in supply chain management consulting and operations roles in the technology… More

Justin Bergner

Justin Bergner

4 years managing this fund
Portfolio Manager

Justin Bergner rejoined Gabelli Funds in 2013 as a research analyst covering industrials with a focus on diversified industrial, electrical, and transportation companies. He began his investment career with the firm in 2005 as a metals and mining analyst, and subsequently spent five years at Axiom International Investors as a senior analyst focused on industrial… More

Dedicated Investment Team

Mark Yim

Mark Yim

Research Analyst

Mark Yim CFA is a portfolio manager at Gabelli, where he manages the Japan Value Partners fund and works with colleagues on the international growth and small cap funds. He has over three decades of experience as an analyst and portfolio manager of Japanese equities, including at UBS and Swiss Bank. Mark has an MBA… More

Research Analysts

30

Supported by a centralized team of 30+ sector-focused analysts supporting Growth and Value portfolios

Historical Performance

Growth of $10,000

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Inception date to 5/13/2025

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.

Trailing Returns

As of 5/13/2025

Calendar Year Returns

Top Ten Holdings

Symbol Company Sector Portfolio
CHKPCHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHInformation Technology249,572.40
EMREMERSON ELECTRIC COIndustrials240,111.60
AZZAZZ INCIndustrials214,292.43
AMEAMETEK INCIndustrials205,535.16
ROKROCKWELL AUTOMATION INCIndustrials196,885.56
ICEINTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INFinancials193,200.00
RSGREPUBLIC SERVICES INCIndustrials177,503.28
ITTITT INCIndustrials154,862.84
GWWWW GRAINGER INCIndustrials142,247.52
GOOGLALPHABET INC-CL ACommunication Services135,464.64

Portfolio Details

Fees

Gross Expense Ratio

0.90%

Net Expense Ratio

0.00%

Maximum Sales Charge

0.00%

Geographic Exposure By Country

Geographic Exposure By Region

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

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus, which contains more complete information about this and other matters, should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, please call 800 GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.com

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