Gabelli Small Cap Growth features a legendary veteran manager, but succession risk and a stagnant process drop the most expensive share class’ Morningstar Analyst Rating to Negative from Neutral, while the rest stay Neutral.
Gabelli Small Cap Growth A GCASX
NAV / 1-Day Return
49.18
/
0.33
%
Total Assets
2.0 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
1.440%
Expense Ratio
1.440%
Fee Level
Above Average
Longest Manager Tenure
29.47
years
Category
Small Blend
Investment Style
Small BlendMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.00%
Turnover
0
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An atypical and unappealing small-cap offering.
