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GABELLI CONV & INC SECS FD I (GCV)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
41%

Smart Money Signals — GCV

Based on 32 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GCV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 78% of 3.0Y peak

78% of all-time peak
32 funds currently hold this stock — 78% of the 3.0-year high of 41 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
3 fewer hedge funds hold GCV compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 41% buying

11 buying16 selling
Last quarter: 16 funds reduced or exited vs 11 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 9 → 1 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 28% medium ■ 16% new
18 out of 32 hedge funds have held GCV 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

2 → 6 → 9 → 1 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 9 → 1 → 1. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 32 current holders: 20 (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.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
5 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — GCV

In 2026 Q1, 11 hedge funds were net buyers of GCV (1 opened a new position, 10 added to an existing one), while 16 reduced or exited (12 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 41% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 38% of total institutional value in GCV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 32.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GCV

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

Market Analysis: GCV

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Company Profile: GCV

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy GABELLI CONV & INC SECS FD I (GCV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GCV has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 65d ago
GCV
+13.8%
XLF
+26.6%

GCV outperformed XLF by -12.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 20d ago
GCV
+4.4%
XLF
+5.0%

Since the filing became public, GCV outperformed XLF by -0.6% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GCV
32 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 32 35 -8.57%
13F Shares 4M 4M -0.71%
Total Value $16M $16M -0.81%
New Positions 1 1 -
Increased Positions 10 8 +2
Closed Positions 4 7 -3
Reduced Positions 12 16 -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)

32 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of GCV — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.22% 340,900 $1.5M
2 Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC 0.19% 55,683 $238K
3 Sage Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 23,000 $98K
4 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.05% 1,089,000 $4.7M
5 Carnegie Lake Advisors LLC 0.03% 19,000 $81K
6 PFG Advisors 0.03% 148,920 $637K
7 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.02% 14,708 $63K
8 Windsor Capital Management, LLC 0.02% 12,682 $54K
9 Integrity Advisory Solutions, LLC 0.01% 19,811 $85K
10 Herold Advisors, Inc. 0.01% 10,601 $45K
11 MBL Wealth, LLC 0.01% 23,194 $99K
12 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.01% 106,156 $454K
13 MGO ONE SEVEN LLC 0.00% 50,000 $214K
14 Virtu Financial LLC 0.00% 19,402 —
15 Equitable Holdings, Inc. 0.00% 84,000 $349K
16 BENJAMIN EDWARDS INC 0.00% 34,132 $146K
17 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 58,826 $252K
18 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 761,993 $3.3M
19 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 700 $3K
20 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,815 $21K
21 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 59,053 —
22 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 26,200 $112K
23 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 38,366 —
24 STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 84,543 $362K
25 Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. 0.00% 25,739 $110K
Investor Ownership
History 		% 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 CONV & INC SECS FD I (GCV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GCV?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GCV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for GCV?

More sellers than buyers — 41% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds reduced or exited vs 11 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for GCV holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 5 of 32 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 GCV?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 18 out of 32 hedge funds have held GCV 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.

Is it too late to buy GABELLI CONV & INC SECS FD I (GCV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GCV has moved +4.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.0% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GCV has gained +13.8% vs +26.6% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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