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GABELLI EQUITY TR INC (GAB)

180 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GAB. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — GAB

Based on 180 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GAB than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
180 hedge funds hold GAB right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
8 fewer hedge funds hold GAB compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

80 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 80 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 56 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (36 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GAB position: 15 → 18 → 14 → 24. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 17% new
113 out of 180 hedge funds have held GAB for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

28 → 15 → 18 → 14 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 18 → 14 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering GAB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

62% veterans 14% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 180 current holders: 111 (62%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 180 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GAB

How many hedge funds hold GAB — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of GAB vs. share price

Market Analysis: GAB

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Company Profile: GAB

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GAB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 180 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 180 171 5.26%
13F Shares 25M 25M 1.63%
Total Value $155M $151M 2.97%
New Positions 24 14 +10
Increased Positions 56 57 -1
Closed Positions 15 24 -9
Reduced Positions 36 32 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

180 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in GAB. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of GAB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PMG Family Office LLC 0.90% 144,361 $808K
2 Accel Wealth Management 0.50% 343,642 $1.9M
3 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.40% 514,176 $2.9M
4 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.18% 287,296 $1.6M
5 Kapstone Financial Advisors LLC 0.09% 31,350 $176K
6 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.08% 181,816 $1.0M
7 Mendel Capital Management LLC 0.07% 25,638 $144K
8 Shulman DeMeo Asset Management LLC 0.06% 47,808 $268K
9 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 0.05% 23,928 $134K
10 Legacy Wealth Management, LLC / MS 0.05% 31,867 $178K
11 Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. 0.05% 11,571
12 EAGLE WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC 0.05% 18,624 $104K
13 HCR Wealth Advisors 0.04% 75,353 $422K
14 Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC 0.04% 17,109 $96K
15 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.04% 17,017 $95K
16 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.03% 190,532 $1K
17 PFG Investments, LLC 0.03% 101,476 $568K
18 Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.02% 15,549 $87K
19 Graves Light Lenhart Wealth, Inc. 0.02% 41,224 $231K
20 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.02% 15,163 $85K
21 Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC 0.02% 134,472 $753K
22 Kentucky Trust Co 0.02% 7,400 $41K
23 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.02% 6,780 $38K
24 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.02% 46,172 $259K
25 KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.02% 68,021 $381K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — GABELLI EQUITY TR INC (GAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GAB?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added GAB than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for GAB?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 80 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 56 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (36 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GAB holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 11 of 180 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held GAB?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 113 out of 180 hedge funds have held GAB for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.