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GDV.M GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST Insider Trading

17 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-02-18
Insider buys
17
Insider sells
0
Unique insiders
7
Direction
Net buying

Historically, medium-priority insider buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~1% over the 30 days after filing — the edge is concentrated in that first month (n ≈ 7,520, 2022-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

February 2026
2026-02-18
medium
4,500 shares
$130,920
@ $29.09
Significance 6/10

Director Mario J Gabelli buys 4,500 shares of GDV at $29.09; holdings rise 22.0% to 25,000 shares

Director Mario J Gabelli purchased 4,500 shares of GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST (GDV) at $29.09 on 2026-02-17, increasing his holdings by 22.0% from 20,500 to 25,000 shares. This is the third open-market purchase at GDV in three months: a prior buy on 2026-01-27 and another on 2025-11-18 (which returned +9.8% over 90 days). The stock is currently trading at $29.17, near its 52-week high of $29.23, and has advanced 11.4% over the past 90 days. While Gabelli's cross-ticker buy record shows a 50.00% 90-day win rate with average gains of +2.5%, the concentrated pattern of three consecutive purchases at GDV within a short window—combined with measurable gains following the November trade—suggests sustained accumulation at favorable valuations rather than reactive trading.

2026-02-10
medium
684 shares
$19,970
@ $29.20
Significance 6/10

Director Anthony S. Colavita bought 684 GDV shares at $29.20; 3 other insiders bought within 14 days.

Anthony S. Colavita, a director, purchased 684 shares of GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST at $29.20 on 2026-02-09, establishing an initial position of 684 shares valued at $19,970.00. The purchase occurs as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $29.23, having advanced 7.0% over the preceding 90 days. Most notably, this transaction is part of a cluster pattern, with 3 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days. This coordinated buying activity across multiple insiders suggests consistent interest in the security at current levels, though the lack of prior holdings by Colavita means this represents a new entry rather than an increase to an established position.

January 2026
2026-01-28
medium
1,000 shares
$28,733
@ $28.73
Significance 5/10

Director CONN JAMES P bought 1,000 shares of GDV at $28.73; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders buying in past 14 days

CONN JAMES P, a director, purchased 1,000 shares of GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST at $28.73 on 2026-01-27, establishing an initial position. This purchase occurs as part of a cluster pattern with 2 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days. The stock is near its 52-week high of $28.73 and has appreciated 2.8% over the past 30 days and 6.1% over 90 days, suggesting recent positive momentum. The presence of multiple insider purchases within a short window may indicate alignment among board members regarding the fund's attractiveness at current levels, though the transaction size and initiation of a new position suggest modest individual commitment.

2026-01-28
high
5,500 shares
$157,946
@ $28.72
Significance 7/10

Director GABELLI MARIO J bought 5,500 shares of GDV at $28.72 on 2026-01-27 ($157,945.70); +36.7% increase in holdings amid cluster buying by 2 other insiders within 14 days.

Director GABELLI MARIO J purchased 5,500 shares of GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST at $28.72, expanding his stake from 15,000 shares to 20,500 shares (+36.7% increase in holdings). The transaction occurred near the stock's 52-week high of $28.73, and is notably part of a cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders acquiring shares within the past 14 days. Across his cross-ticker track record, the insider has executed 20 prior open-market buys with a 100.00% 90-day win rate and average 90d return of +3.8%, though same-ticker history at GDV shows only 1 prior measurable trade (2025-11-18, +3.1% 30d return). The recent 90-day price appreciation of +6.1% and positive 30-day momentum of +2.8% suggest the broader timing environment has been favorable for the stock.

2026-01-28
medium
400 shares
$11,492
@ $28.73
Significance 5/10

Director Elizabeth C Bogan buys 400 shares of GDV at $28.73; 2 other insiders also bought within 14 days.

Elizabeth C Bogan, a director, purchased 400 shares of Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust at $28.73 on 2026-01-27, establishing an initial position in the security. The transaction occurred at the 52-week high of $28.73, with the stock currently trading at $28.65. A cluster buy pattern is present: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, indicating shared interest in the fund among multiple board members or officers. This coordinated acquisition timing, combined with recent positive momentum (30-day change: +2.8%, 90-day change: +6.1%), merits attention as a potential signal of insider perspective on valuation or strategic positioning in the dividend-focused fund.

December 2025
2025-12-31
high
5,818,500 shares
$58,185,000
@ $10.00
Significance 8/10

Mario Gabelli (Director) purchases 5,818,500 shares at $10.00 for $58,185,000 in GDV.M on 2025-12-26

Director Mario Gabelli executed 4 separate purchases totaling 5,818,500 shares for $58,185,000 at $10.00 per share on 2025-12-26, moving his holdings from negative 468,500 shares to a positive 5,350,000 shares. This represents a substantial capital commitment and reversal from a short or net-short position to substantial long ownership. Gabelli's cross-ticker track record shows 20 prior buys with a 66.67% 90-day win rate and average 90-day returns of +3.7%, indicating a historically disciplined acquisition pattern across investments. The multi-transaction structure and uniform $10.00 price point warrant examination of whether this reflects a negotiated block purchase, private arrangement, or systematic accumulation strategy at the fund's NAV or a predetermined price level.

November 2025
2025-11-20
low
5,000 shares
$132,447
@ $26.49
Significance 3/10

Director Gabelli buys 5,000 shares of GDV at $26.49; holdings rise to 15,000 shares (+50.0%)

Director Mario J Gabelli purchased 5,000 shares of GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST on 2025-11-18 at $26.49, increasing his position by 50.0% to 15,000 shares total. The current price of $26.18 is -4.6% from the 52-week high of $27.44, and the stock has declined 3.0% over 30 days. His prior trades at this ticker show a poor timing record: two January 2025 buys at GDV resulted in -9.4% and -9.3% 90-day returns, establishing a 0 of 2 well-timed trades. His broader open-market history of 20 prior cross-ticker buys shows only a 50.00% 90-day win rate with an average 90-day return of -1.3%, suggesting limited predictive value in timing.

February 2025
2025-02-14
low
300 shares
$7,488
@ $24.96
Significance 3/10

Director Laughlin Susan Watson bought 300 shares of GDV at $24.96 on 2025-02-12, adding 15.7% to holdings.

Laughlin Susan Watson, a director at Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust, purchased 300 shares at $24.96, increasing her stake from 1,906 shares to 2,206 shares. The transaction price of $24.96 sits near the current price of $25.08 and well within the 52-week range of $21.48–$25.59. The 15.7% increase in her holdings represents a modest accumulation, consistent with routine portfolio adjustments for a closed-end fund focused on dividend income. Without additional context regarding transaction scheduling or director compensation guidelines, this purchase reflects a straightforward acquisition at fair value relative to recent price action.

January 2025
2025-01-22
low
2,300 shares
$57,100
@ $24.83
Significance 3/10

Director Gabelli buys 2,300 shares at $24.83 avg for $57,100; stock down 3.0% in 90d after prior buys

Director Mario J Gabelli purchased 2 separate lots totaling 2,300 shares on 2025-01-17 at a blended average price of $24.83 per share, increasing his holdings to 145,812 shares (+1.6% increase). The current price of $24.89 is -2.7% from the 52-week high of $25.59. Examining Gabelli's transaction history at GDV, his 2 prior purchases (2024-10-15 and 2024-10-16) both resulted in 90-day returns of -3.0%, showing 0 of 2 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark. His cross-ticker track record is similarly weak: 20 prior buys across all tickers averaged -2.4% over 90 days with a 0.00% win rate, indicating a consistent pattern of purchases that have not generated positive returns in the near term.

October 2024
2024-10-18
medium
200 shares
$4,987
@ $24.94
Significance 4/10

Director Gabelli buys 200 GDV shares at $24.94; cluster pattern detected with 2 other insider buys in 14 days

Mario J. Gabelli, a director, purchased 200 shares of Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) at $24.94 on 2024-10-16, a modest $4,987.18 addition to his 143.5K share position. This transaction is part of a cluster pattern, with 2 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, suggesting concerted insider accumulation. At the same ticker, Gabelli's recent buy history shows mixed immediate returns: his September 4 and August purchases posted 30-day gains of +2.4% and +8.7% respectively, though longer-term outcome measurement remains incomplete. The current price of $24.90 sits near the 52-week high of $24.95, and the stock is up 3.0% over 30 days and 6.6% over 90 days, indicating recent momentum. However, across his broader cross-ticker track record, Gabelli's 15 prior buys have returned an average 90-day result of -1.2% with a 0% win rate at 90 days, indicating historically challenged timing on longer-term horizons.

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