Gdl Fund (GDL) — SEC Filings
Gdl Fund (GDL) — 9 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (May 7, 2026). Includes 3 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 2 SC 13G.
Overview
Gdl Fund (GDL) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Apr 2, 2025: On April 2, 2025, GDL Fund filed an 8-K report detailing unregistered sales of equity securities and amendments to its bylaws. The filing also included financial statements and exhibits. The report covers events up to March 18, 2025.
Sentiment Summary
Across 9 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 9 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Gdl Fund is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Gdl Fund (GDL) has filed 3 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 1 SC 13D/A, 2 SC 13G, 1 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to May 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (9)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K Filing | |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 8-K | GDL Fund Files 8-K on Equity Sales & Bylaw Changes | low |
| Mar 20, 2025 | DEF 14A | GDL Fund Files Definitive Proxy Statement | low |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 8-K | GDL Fund Files 8-K for Bylaws and Financials | low |
| Mar 21, 2024 | DEF 14A | GDL Fund Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 13, 2024 | low |
| Mar 14, 2024 | SC 13D/A | GAMCO Investors Files SC 13D/A Amendment for GDL Fund | medium |
| Feb 12, 2024 | SC 13G | Relative Value Partners Discloses Passive Stake in GDL FUND | low |
| Feb 5, 2024 | SC 13G/A | Joshua Alan Massey Holds 75,568 GDL Fund Preferred Shares | |
| Jan 11, 2024 | SC 13G | Zazove Associates Discloses 751,464 Share Stake in Emmis Communications |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of GDL's 6 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 1 as medium-risk, and 5 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- David Goldman
Industry Context
The GDL Fund operates within the regulated investment fund industry, requiring adherence to SEC proxy solicitation rules.
Top Tags
amendment (3) · passive-investment (3) · bylaws (2) · financials (2) · institutional-ownership (2) · SC-13G (2) · equity-sale (1) · proxy-statement (1) · governance (1) · shareholder-meeting (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Report Date | 20250402 | Date of the 8-K filing |
| Earliest Event Date | 20250402 | Date of the earliest event reported |
| Filing Date | 20250320 | The date the definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC. |
| Period of Report | 20250512 | The period the proxy statement pertains to. |
| Annual Meeting Date | May 13, 2024 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders To Be Held on May 13, 2024 |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. ET | will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., ET |
| Number of Trustees to Elect | Three (3) | To elect three (3) Trustees of the Fund |
| CUSIP Number | 361570104 | identifies the Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of GDL FUND |
| Accession Number | 0001649910-24-000005 | unique identifier for this specific SEC filing |
Forward-Looking Statements
- {"claim":"Relative Value Partners Group, LLC will maintain a passive investment in GDL FUND.","entity":"Relative Value Partners Group, LLC","targetDate":"Next 12 months","confidence":"high"}
- {"claim":"GDL FUND's stock price will not be significantly impacted by this passive filing alone.","entity":"GDL FUND","targetDate":"Next 3 months","confidence":"medium"}
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Gdl Fund (GDL)?
Gdl Fund has 9 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to May 2026, including 3 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 2 SC 13G. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of GDL filings?
Across 9 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 9 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
Where can I find Gdl Fund SEC filings explained simply?
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What are the key financial highlights for Gdl Fund?
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What is the investment thesis for GDL?
The investment thesis for GDL includes bull, base, and bear case scenarios derived from AI analysis of recent SEC filings.
Who are the key executives at Gdl Fund?
Key executives identified across Gdl Fund's filings include David Goldman.
What are the main risk factors for Gdl Fund stock?
Of GDL's 6 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 1 medium-risk, and 5 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Gdl Fund?
Recent forward-looking statements from Gdl Fund include guidance on {"claim":"Relative Value Partners Group, LLC will maintain a passive investment in GDL FUND.","entity":"Relative Value P and 1 other predictions.