How many insider trades does FilingIQ track for GDL?

FilingIQ tracks 80 Form 4 insider transactions for GDL (GDL FUND), covering filings from Apr 14, 2015 onwards. 1 of those were filed in the last 90 days.

Are GDL insiders net buyers or net sellers?

Across the full Form 4 history for GDL, 65 transactions (81%) were open-market purchases and 13 (16%) were open-market sales. Compensatory awards and option exercises are filtered out of these counts.

Where does GDL insider data come from?

Every transaction shown on this page is sourced directly from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. FilingIQ parses the raw XML, normalises insider identity across reporting variations, and scores each trade on its multi-factor composite model.

What sector is GDL in?

GDL FUND (GDL) is classified in the Financial Services sector, specifically Asset Management, with a current market capitalisation of $96.58M.

GDL insider trading

NYSE Financial Services

GDL FUND — scored insider trade history from SEC Form 4 filings, parsed and contextualised by FilingIQ.

Total Form 4 trades

Last 90 days

Buys / sells

81% / 16%

Market cap

$96.58M

About GDL FUND

The GDL Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in securities of companies involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, and leveraged buyouts. It also invests in companies undergoing corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. It was formerly known as Gabelli Global Deal Fund. The GDL Fund was formed on October 17, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.

Company website: www.gabelli.com

GDL insider activity at a glance

FilingIQ has scored 80 insider transactions for GDL since Apr 14, 2015. The most recent filing in our index is dated Feb 23, 2026.

Across the full history, 65 open-market purchases and 13 open-market sales were filed under transaction codes P and S respectively. Compensatory share awards (code A) and option exercises (code M) are tracked separately and not counted here.

The average FilingIQ composite score on GDL insider trades is 44.3/100, produced by FilingIQ's multi-factor Form 4 model. Model framework documented at methodology.

View live GDL trades on FilingIQ Raw filings on SEC EDGAR

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Frequently asked

How many insider trades does FilingIQ track for GDL?: FilingIQ tracks 80 Form 4 insider transactions for GDL (GDL FUND), covering filings from Apr 14, 2015 onwards. 1 of those were filed in the last 90 days.
Are GDL insiders net buyers or net sellers?: Across the full Form 4 history for GDL, 65 transactions (81%) were open-market purchases and 13 (16%) were open-market sales. Compensatory awards and option exercises are filtered out of these counts.
Where does GDL insider data come from?: Every transaction shown on this page is sourced directly from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. FilingIQ parses the raw XML, normalises insider identity across reporting variations, and scores each trade on its multi-factor composite model.
What sector is GDL in?: GDL FUND (GDL) is classified in the Financial Services sector, specifically Asset Management, with a current market capitalisation of $96.58M.

Methodology & sources

Every GDL insider transaction shown on FilingIQ is parsed directly from a public SEC Form 4 XML filing. Insider identity is normalised across reporting variants (CIK changes, name spellings, related-party indirect holdings). The FilingIQ composite score is documented in full on the team page and algo disclosure. Not investment advice; see disclaimer.