Closed-End Fund

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

GDV

Large Cap Value

Seeking a High Level of Total Return with an Emphasis on Dividends and Income

Fund Total Net Assets as of 01/30/2026
$3.3B
NAV as of 04/10/2026
$31.73
Premium Discount as of 04/10/2026
-9.90%
Index
S&P 500 Index
Investment Category
Large Cap Value
Inception Date
11/28/2003
YTD Return as of 04/10/2026
4.59%
Total Net Assets

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Market Price as of 04/10/2026
$28.59
1 Day NAV Change
0.24%
Dividends Paid
Monthly
Minimum Initial Investment
$0
Description of Strategy

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust is a diversified , closed-end management company investing at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying or other income producing securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 50% of the Fund’s assets will consist of dividend paying equity securities.

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of total return with an emphasis on dividends and income.

Why Invest

Our Team: Led by Portfolio Manager and CIO, Mario Gabelli, CFA, along with management support from over 16 experienced portfolio managers.
 
Income Potential: The Fund seeks to generate cash flow by investing in dividend-paying stocks that are undervalued with superior yield and capital gains potential.
 
Solid Investment Objective: The Fund attempts to identify assets that are selling in the public market at a discount to their private market value.

Investment Team

Portfolio Managers

Mario Gabelli

Mario J. Gabelli, CFA is the Founder, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc.  Mario has an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, is a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University with a B.S. in Accounting and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.  He has honorary doctorates from Fordham University and Roger Williams University…. More

Lieutenant Colonel Tony Bancroft, United States Marine Corps Reserve, joined the firm in 2009 as an associate in the alternative investments division and is currently an analyst covering the aerospace and defense and environmental services sectors, with a focus on suppliers to the commercial, military and regional jet aircraft industry and waste services. He previously… More

Justin Bergner

Justin Bergner is the portfolio manager of the Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund and a co-portfolio manager of the Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust and Gabelli Asset Fund.  He rejoined Gabelli Funds in 2013 as a research analyst covering industrials with a focus on diversified industrial, electrical, and transportation companies.  Justin began his investment career with the firm… More

Sarah Donnelly

Sarah Donnelly joined the firm in 1999 as a junior research analyst working with the consumer staples and media analysts. Currently, she is a senior vice president and the Food, Household and Personal Care products research analyst and portfolio manager. Sarah holds a BS in business administration with a concentration in finance from Fordham University…. More

Kevin Dreyer

Mr. Dreyer is a Portfolio Manager of the Gabelli Asset Fund, the Gabelli Equity Trust, the Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust, the Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRXÂ Trust, the Gabelli ESG Fund, the Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust, and the GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund (as part of the Global Team). He is also… More

Ian Lapey

Ian Lapey joined the firm in 2018 and is the portfolio manager of The Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund and co-portfolio manager of The Gabelli ESG Fund. Prior to joining the firm he was a research analyst and partner at Moerus Capital Management LLC and before that was a partner, research analyst and portfolio manager… 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 4/10/2026

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 4/10/2026

Calendar Year Returns

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. Total return and average annual returns are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and are net of expenses. 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.

Top Ten Holdings

As of 04/06/2026
Symbol Company Portfolio
JPMJPMORGAN CHASE & CO2.00%
MAMASTERCARD INC2.00%
BKBANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP/THE1.90%
AXPAMERICAN EXPRESS CO1.70%
GOOGALPHABET INC1.40%
LLYELI LILLY & CO1.30%
HONHONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC1.30%
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP1.20%
PMPHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC1.20%
NVDANVIDIA CORP1.10%

Portfolio Details

Fees

Gross Expense Ratio

1.8% / 1.3%

Net Expense Ratio

1.5% / 1.1%

Maximum Sales Charge

0.00%

Geographic Exposure By Country

Geographic Exposure By Region

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Disclosures

Performance returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. The Fund’s use of leverage may magnify the volatility of net asset value changes versus funds that do not employ leverage. When shares are sold, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Consequently, you can lose money by investing in the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data presented. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged indicator of stock market performance. Dividends are considered reinvested. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Total returns and average annual returns reflect changes in the NAV per share, reinvestment of distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date, adjustments for rights offerings and spin-offs and are net of expenses. Since inception return is based on an initial NAV of $19.06.

 

Total returns and average annual returns reflect changes in closing market values on the NYSE, reinvestment of distributions and adjustments for rights offerings and spin-offs.

 

Since inception return is based on an initial offering price of $20.00.

 

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing.

 

The gross expense ratios presented reflect the expense ratio based on common assets including / excluding distributions to Series J and Series M preferred shares that are treated as interest expense for financial reporting purposes and the net expense ratios presented reflect the expense ratio based on total assets including / excluding distributions to preferred shares that are treated as interest expense for financial reporting purposes. Information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and the most recent quarterly report, which contains a more extensive list of holdings, is available by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

 

Forms 3, 4, and 5 can be found here.

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