BANCROFT FUND LTD Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for BANCROFT FUND LTD (BCV), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
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Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are BCV insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, BANCROFT FUND LTD insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($4.7K) and 3 sales ($79.4K) — net selling of $74.7K. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 46 Form 4 filings for BCV: 7 buys ($42.3K) and 39 sells ($2.5M).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $4.7K by James Andrew Dinsmore (President) on Jan 7, 2026. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Jan 7, 2026 (9 months ago).
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Jun 2, 2026)
Total Form 4 filings
46
SEC EDGAR
Insider filers
6
Insider buys (7)
$42.3K
Insider sells (39)
$2.5M
Insider sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $2.5M in net selling since January 2018, and $74.7K in net selling over the last 12 months.
Recent BCV insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Anthonie C Vanekris | Director | Sale | 1.1K | $23.53 | $27.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Jan 7, 2026 | James Andrew Dinsmore | President | Purchase | 220 | $21.50 | $4.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.3K | $22.26 | $28.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.0K | $23.43 | $23.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.5K | $17.74 | $26.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 4.0K | $16.38 | $65.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.5K | $16.31 | $24.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 4.0K | $15.90 | $63.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 2.0K | $15.46 | $30.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 2.0K | $15.90 | $31.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 23, 2024 | John Chester Ball | Treasurer | Purchase | 16 | $15.72 | $251.44 | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 2.0K | $15.40 | $30.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Jan 25, 2024 | James Andrew Dinsmore | President | Purchase | 300 | $15.41 | $4.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.7K | $16.26 | $28.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.0K | $15.15 | $15.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Anthonie C Vanekris | Director | Sale | 350 | $16.98 | $5.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 3.0K | $16.98 | $50.9K | SEC ↗ |
| May 3, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 2.0K | $16.36 | $32.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 12.0K | $16.58 | $199.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 3, 2023 | James Andrew Dinsmore | President | Purchase | 350 | $18.00 | $6.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 3.0K | $16.71 | $50.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Purchase | 1.0K | $17.93 | $17.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Agnes Mullady | Director | Purchase | 150 | $23.00 | $3.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 2.0K | $31.06 | $62.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 1.3K | $31.35 | $40.8K | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 46 Form 4 filings for BANCROFT FUND LTD.
Most active BCV insiders
- Mario J Gabelli38 filings
- James Andrew Dinsmore3 filings
- Anthonie C Vanekris2 filings
- Agnes Mullady1 filing
- John Chester Ball1 filing
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Are BANCROFT FUND LTD insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, BANCROFT FUND LTD insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($4.7K) and 3 sales ($79.4K) — net selling of $74.7K. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 46 Form 4 filings for BCV: 7 buys ($42.3K) and 39 sells ($2.5M). Over the full record that is net selling of $2.5M.
How many insiders trade BCV stock?
6 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for BANCROFT FUND LTD. The most recent filing was accepted on Jun 2, 2026.
Where does Trabud get BCV insider trading data?
All BCV insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.