GDL FUND Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for GDL FUND (GDL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
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Quick Answer
Are GDL insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, GDL FUND insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 2 sales ($13.5K) — net selling of $13.5K. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 56 Form 4 filings for GDL: 39 buys ($35.3M) and 17 sells ($823.3K).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- No GDL FUND insider made an open-market purchase in the last 12 months; the 2 reported open-market sales totaled $13.5K.
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Feb 24, 2026)
Total Form 4 filings
56
SEC EDGAR
Insider filers
4
Insider buys (39)
$35.3M
Insider sells (17)
$823.3K
Insider sentiment
Net buyingNet insider flow of $34.5M in net buying since January 2018, and $13.5K in net selling over the last 12 months.
Recent GDL insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 800 | $8.52 | $6.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 800 | $8.39 | $6.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 2.5K | $8.04 | $20.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 307 | $8.09 | $2.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 23, 2024 | John Chester Ball | President & Treasurer | Purchase | 32 | $7.91 | $252.96 | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 2.0K | $8.01 | $16.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 120 | $7.93 | $951.6 | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 500 | $7.93 | $4.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 2.0K | $7.85 | $15.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 2.0K | $8.12 | $16.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 1.2K | $7.89 | $9.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 2.9K | $8.00 | $23.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 900 | $8.25 | $7.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 1.2M | $10.00 | $12.4M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Agnes Mullady | Director | Purchase | 150 | $8.67 | $1.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Sale | 3.6K | $8.99 | $32.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director | Sale | 7.4K | $8.97 | $66.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 3.5K | $8.98 | $31.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 6.3K | $8.78 | $55.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 6.3K | $8.78 | $55.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 2.4K | $8.75 | $21.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 1.9K | $3.31 | $6.2K | SEC ↗ |
| May 27, 2020 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 11.0K | $8.31 | $91.3K | SEC ↗ |
| May 12, 2020 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 5.0K | $8.17 | $40.5K | SEC ↗ |
| May 8, 2020 | Mario J Gabelli | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 6.7K | $8.13 | $54.1K | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 56 Form 4 filings for GDL FUND.
Most active GDL insiders
- Mario J Gabelli51 filings
- James P Conn3 filings
- Agnes Mullady1 filing
- John Chester Ball1 filing
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Are GDL FUND insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, GDL FUND insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 2 sales ($13.5K) — net selling of $13.5K. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 56 Form 4 filings for GDL: 39 buys ($35.3M) and 17 sells ($823.3K). Over the full record that is net buying of $34.5M.
How many insiders trade GDL stock?
4 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for GDL FUND. The most recent filing was accepted on Feb 24, 2026.
Where does Trabud get GDL insider trading data?
All GDL 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.