STRATEGY
The TETON Convertible Securities Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income as well as long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in income producing equity and fixed income securities.
Principal Investment Strategies :
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in convertible securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The Fund may invest in securities of any market capitalization or credit quality, and may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets in securities of smaller companies. <P>
<div class='fund-strategy-may-appeal'>The Fund may appeal to you if:</div>
you seek a high level of current income
you seek stability of principal more than growth of capital
you are a long-term investor
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AVERAGE ANNUALIZED RETURNS
As of 2025-02-10
YTD
1-YR
3-YR
5-YR
10-YR
TETON Conv. Sec. Fund C
+4.36%
+16.81%
+0.25%
+3.03%
+5.20%
Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. 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 prospectus, please call 800-GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.com.
Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. 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 prospectus, please call 800-GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.com.
Performance pertains to the share class noted only. Other share classes may have different performance characteristics. The Class AAA Shares' net asset values are used to calculate performance for the periods prior to the issuance of Class A Shares on May 9, 2001, Class C Shares on November 26, 2001, and Class I Shares on January 11, 2008. The actual performance for the Class C Shares would have been lower and Class I Shares higher due to the different expenses associated with these Classes of shares. Performance for periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shares sold or exchanged in seven days or less after the date of purchase.
The Fund's share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's portfolio securities. Stocks are subject to market, economic and business risks that cause their prices to fluctuate. When you sell Fund shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them. Consequently, you can lose money by investing in the Fund.
Customized performance does not reflect the full effect of the front-end or back-end sales charges which for TETON Convertible Securities Fund Class C is 0.00%. Quarterly (Standardized) performance reflects the full effect of the front-end sales charge. Other Period Performance does not reflect the full effect of the front-end or back-end sales charges. Please consult your financial adviser for prospectus and for more information on mutual fund sales charges.
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.
The Gabelli Mutual Funds are distributed by G.distributors, LLC., a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA.