The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (GAB)

The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (GAB) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since August 14, 1986.

Listed On
the New York Stock Exchange
Listed Since
August 14, 1986
Market Cap
$1.8B

About The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

Gabelli Equity Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The Fund invests at least its assets in equity securities under normal market conditions. Its equity portfolio includes common stock, preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights to purchase such securities selected by the Investment Adviser. The company invests in various sectors, of which Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Equipment and Supplies, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health Care, Diversified Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Services and others.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 223 institutions reported holding GAB, with 49.0 million shares worth $277.4 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Rivernorth Capital Management, with 6.6 million shares worth $37.4 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 2 opened new positions in GAB, 2 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.

InstitutionSharesValueQuarter change
Rivernorth Capital Management6,609,367$37MNew position
Ursa Fund Management5,555,196$31MAdded 1409.88%
Lpl Financial4,296,092$24MReduced 4.18%
Morgan Stanley2,598,911$15MAdded 5.11%
Shaker Financial Services2,073,169$12MNew position

Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.

Frequently asked questions

What is GAB?

The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (GAB) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since August 14, 1986.

Who are the largest institutional holders of GAB?

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of GAB were Rivernorth Capital Management, Ursa Fund Management and Lpl Financial.

How many institutions own GAB?

223 institutions reported a position in GAB for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $277.4 million in total.

Did institutions buy or sell GAB last quarter?

Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 opened new positions in GAB, 2 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for GAB.

Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in GAB, on SentiSense.