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

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Ashish Sinha, CFA is an analyst focused on European equities in a generalist role. He is based in London and joined the firm in 2012. Previously he was an equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley and covered European technology, European mid-caps and European business services sector. Prior to that he worked in planning and strategy… More

Brian C. Sponheimer

Brian Sponheimer is a Co-Portfolio Manager of Gabelli’s flagship Value mutual fund, the Gabelli Asset Fund, Co-Portfolio Manager of the firm’s flagship closed end fund, The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust and a senior research team member. He is currently responsible for oversight of the firm’s Industrial research platform, including automotive, trucking, machinery, utility, aerospace,… More

Hendi Susanto

Hendi Susanto is a portfolio manager and research analyst specializing in the technology sector, with coverage across semiconductors, semiconductor capital equipment, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software. He manages a long/short proprietary hedge fund and separately managed accounts for both individual and institutional clients. He is also sa co-portfolio manager of several Gabelli open-end and closed-end… More

Macrae Sykes

Macrae Sykes is a portfolio manager of the Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) and for individual separately managed accounts. He is the sole portfolio manager for the Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF, an active, transparent fund listed on the NYSE (GABF). Mac joined the firm in 2008 as an analyst focused on financial services. Macrae was… More

Howard F. Ward, CFA

Howard F. Ward, CFA is GAMCOs Chief Investment Officer of Growth Equities, Portfolio Manager for the GAMCO Growth Fund and Co-Portfolio Manager of the GAMCO Global Growth Fund. Howard joined GAMCO Investors, Inc. in 1995 as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the GAMCO Growth Fund. In 2004 he was named Director of Growth… 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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