Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV)
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Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets. It primarily invests in convertible securities including convertible debt and convertible preferred stocks. The fund invests in stocks of companies across market capitalization. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P 500 Index, Bank of America Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertibles Index, and Barclays Balanced U.S. Convertibles Index. The fund was formerly known as Bancroft Convertible Fund, Inc. Bancroft Fund Ltd. was formed on April 20, 1971 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.35 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-11-12 14:07:07RYE, N. Y. , Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the "Fund") declared a $0.
BCV: Attractive Discount And Strong Returns Through Convertible Exposure
seekingalpha.com
2025-11-11 18:03:47Bancroft Fund offers exposure to convertible securities, trading at an attractive 11.5% discount and yielding 5.56%. BCV's portfolio is leveraged modestly through a preferred offering, and we've seen it deliver strong results, particularly over the last year. That has pushed the fund to outperform benchmarks recently by a wide margin, aided by some narrowing discounts but also underlying portfolio positioning.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-08-27 07:30:00RYE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 10% to $1.40 From $1.28
globenewswire.com
2025-08-26 07:30:00RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 10% increase from $0.32 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $1.40 from $1.28 per share. The increase underscores the strength of the Fund's NAV total return of 20% year to date.
BCV: An Improving Convertible Bond Fund, Should Be Better Than Traditional Bonds
seekingalpha.com
2025-07-17 15:53:37The Bancroft Fund offers strong inflation protection and superior asset allocation by focusing almost entirely on convertible securities, avoiding traditional bonds. Recent outperformance is driven by timely investments in MP Materials and Uber, yet the fund's yield lags most convertible bond peers. There is a large probability that bonds will deliver negative real returns going forward due to U.S. dollar devaluation, which makes convertibles the best choice for bond investors.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-05-14 11:40:00RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2025.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-02-13 14:03:00RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.
BCV: Decent, But Not Amazing Compared To Other Convertible Funds
seekingalpha.com
2024-11-14 06:09:59The Bancroft Fund offers a 7.12% yield, outperforming most domestic stock or bond indices but lagging behind its peers in yield and historical performance. The fund primarily invests in convertible bonds, which provide equity-like gains and inflation protection, making it appealing for income-focused investors wary of traditional bonds. Despite underperforming in the first half of 2024, the fund's net asset value has been up since May, and it fully covered its distributions through unrealized capital gains.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-11-13 17:00:00RYE, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on December 30, 2024 to common shareholders of record on November 22, 2024.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-08-23 08:16:00RYE, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2024 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2024.
Bancroft Fund: This 8%-Yielding CEF Provides Some Income, But It's Nothing Special
seekingalpha.com
2024-05-28 18:02:35The Bancroft Fund offers a high yield of 8.17% for income-focused investors, but its yield is relatively low compared to other similar closed-end funds. The BCV closed-end fund's share price performance over the past five years is discouraging, as it has declined by 25.63%. The fund's holdings primarily consist of convertible securities, with only one common stock position. This is a bit less common equity exposure than peers.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-05-16 08:52:00RYE, N.Y., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 21, 2024 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2024.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-02-14 08:38:00RYE, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on March 21, 2024 to common shareholders of record on March 14, 2024.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2023-11-16 08:47:00RYE, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on December 28, 2023 to common shareholders of record on November 22, 2023.
BCV And ECF: Convertible Bond Exposure, Offering Yield With Upside Potential
seekingalpha.com
2023-11-13 04:32:00Bancroft Fund and Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offer diversified exposure to convertible debt investments. Convertible bonds offer yield as fixed-income investments but also potential upside through conversion into common stock. Higher interest rates are leading to higher yields and more issuances of convertibles by higher-rated companies.
BCV: Stay On The Sidelines Until The Right Market Conditions
seekingalpha.com
2023-11-12 07:04:46The Bancroft Fund is a closed-end fund that focuses on convertible securities for current income and capital appreciation. BCV's distribution appears aggressive relative to the fund's long-term historical returns. Current market conditions are not conducive for convertible bonds as both equity and fixed income markets remain in bear markets.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.35 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-11-12 14:07:07RYE, N. Y. , Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the "Fund") declared a $0.
BCV: Attractive Discount And Strong Returns Through Convertible Exposure
seekingalpha.com
2025-11-11 18:03:47Bancroft Fund offers exposure to convertible securities, trading at an attractive 11.5% discount and yielding 5.56%. BCV's portfolio is leveraged modestly through a preferred offering, and we've seen it deliver strong results, particularly over the last year. That has pushed the fund to outperform benchmarks recently by a wide margin, aided by some narrowing discounts but also underlying portfolio positioning.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-08-27 07:30:00RYE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 10% to $1.40 From $1.28
globenewswire.com
2025-08-26 07:30:00RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 10% increase from $0.32 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $1.40 from $1.28 per share. The increase underscores the strength of the Fund's NAV total return of 20% year to date.
BCV: An Improving Convertible Bond Fund, Should Be Better Than Traditional Bonds
seekingalpha.com
2025-07-17 15:53:37The Bancroft Fund offers strong inflation protection and superior asset allocation by focusing almost entirely on convertible securities, avoiding traditional bonds. Recent outperformance is driven by timely investments in MP Materials and Uber, yet the fund's yield lags most convertible bond peers. There is a large probability that bonds will deliver negative real returns going forward due to U.S. dollar devaluation, which makes convertibles the best choice for bond investors.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-05-14 11:40:00RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2025.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2025-02-13 14:03:00RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.
BCV: Decent, But Not Amazing Compared To Other Convertible Funds
seekingalpha.com
2024-11-14 06:09:59The Bancroft Fund offers a 7.12% yield, outperforming most domestic stock or bond indices but lagging behind its peers in yield and historical performance. The fund primarily invests in convertible bonds, which provide equity-like gains and inflation protection, making it appealing for income-focused investors wary of traditional bonds. Despite underperforming in the first half of 2024, the fund's net asset value has been up since May, and it fully covered its distributions through unrealized capital gains.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-11-13 17:00:00RYE, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on December 30, 2024 to common shareholders of record on November 22, 2024.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-08-23 08:16:00RYE, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2024 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2024.
Bancroft Fund: This 8%-Yielding CEF Provides Some Income, But It's Nothing Special
seekingalpha.com
2024-05-28 18:02:35The Bancroft Fund offers a high yield of 8.17% for income-focused investors, but its yield is relatively low compared to other similar closed-end funds. The BCV closed-end fund's share price performance over the past five years is discouraging, as it has declined by 25.63%. The fund's holdings primarily consist of convertible securities, with only one common stock position. This is a bit less common equity exposure than peers.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-05-16 08:52:00RYE, N.Y., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 21, 2024 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2024.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 per Share
globenewswire.com
2024-02-14 08:38:00RYE, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on March 21, 2024 to common shareholders of record on March 14, 2024.
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share
globenewswire.com
2023-11-16 08:47:00RYE, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on December 28, 2023 to common shareholders of record on November 22, 2023.
BCV And ECF: Convertible Bond Exposure, Offering Yield With Upside Potential
seekingalpha.com
2023-11-13 04:32:00Bancroft Fund and Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offer diversified exposure to convertible debt investments. Convertible bonds offer yield as fixed-income investments but also potential upside through conversion into common stock. Higher interest rates are leading to higher yields and more issuances of convertibles by higher-rated companies.
BCV: Stay On The Sidelines Until The Right Market Conditions
seekingalpha.com
2023-11-12 07:04:46The Bancroft Fund is a closed-end fund that focuses on convertible securities for current income and capital appreciation. BCV's distribution appears aggressive relative to the fund's long-term historical returns. Current market conditions are not conducive for convertible bonds as both equity and fixed income markets remain in bear markets.