Closed-End Fund

The Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust

GGZ

US SMID Cap Value

Global Opportunities, Investing in Small & Mid-Cap Companies with Big Potential

Fund Total Net Assets as of 05/31/2025
$129M
NAV as of 05/30/2025
$14.97
Index
MSCI World SMID Cap Index
Investment Category
US SMID Cap Value
Inception Date
6/23/2014
YTD Return as of 05/30/2025
12.361%
Total Net Assets

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Market Price as of 05/30/2025
$12.98
1 Day NAV Change
0.309%
Dividends Paid
Quarterly
Minimum Initial Investment
N/A
Description of Strategy

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid-Cap Value Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies with small or medium sized market capitalizations (“small-cap” and “mid-cap” companies, respectively), and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 40% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies located outside the United States and in at least three countries.

Investment Objective

The Fund’s primary investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

Why Invest

High-Potential Small & Mid-Cap Focused: The Fund targets small and mid-cap companies with dominant market positions or niche franchises in expanding or consolidating industries.
 
Unique Business Models: The Fund seeks to identify firms with experienced management, strong balance sheets, and increasing cash flow and earnings, aiming to capture significant growth potential as these companies scale.

Investment Team

Portfolio Managers

Mario Gabelli

Mario J. Gabelli

11 years managing this fund
Leadership, Portfolio Managers

Mario J. Gabelli is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc., the firm he founded in 1977. A 1965 summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University’s College of Business Administration, he also holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and honorary doctorates from Fordham University and Roger Williams University…. More

Christopher J. Marangi

Christopher J. Marangi

11 years managing this fund
Co-CIO, Value

Mr. Marangi joined GAMCO in 2003 as a research analyst covering companies in the Cable, Satellite and Entertainment sectors. He began his career as an investment banking analyst with J. P. Morgan & Co and later joined private equity firm Wellspring Capital Management.   Mr. Marangi has appeared on Bloomberg television and radio and has… 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 5/30/2025

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 5/30/2025

Calendar Year Returns

Top Ten Holdings

Symbol Company Sector Portfolio
KKRKKR & CO INCFinancials73,759,180.00
AMEAMETEK INCIndustrials65,585,340.00
MLIMUELLER INDUSTRIES INCIndustrials57,440,016.00
CRCRANE COIndustrials52,418,196.00
GATXGATX CORPIndustrials49,841,670.00
LEN/BLENNAR CORPConsumer Discretionary34,651,539.00
GGGGRACO INCIndustrials33,946,815.00
RUSHBRUSH ENTERPRISES INCIndustrials26,903,520.00
GRCGORMAN-RUPP CO/THEIndustrials25,447,500.00
TXTTEXTRON INCIndustrials23,950,875.00

Portfolio Details

Fees

Gross Expense Ratio

2.4% / 1.7%

Net Expense Ratio

2.1% / 1.5%

Maximum Sales Charge

0.00%

Geographic Exposure By Country

Geographic Exposure By Region

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. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data presented. Visit www.gabelli.com for performance information as of the most recent month end. The MSCI World SMID Cap Index captures mid and small cap representation across developed markets. 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, and adjustments for rights offerings and are net of expenses. Since inception return is based on an initial NAV of $12.00.

 

Total returns and average annual returns reflect changes in closing market values on the NYSE, reinvestment of distributions, and adjustments for rights offerings. Since inception return is based on an initial offering price of $12.00.

 

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

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