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Welcome to our dedicated page for Bancroft Fund news (Ticker: BCV), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Bancroft Fund stock.

Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) is a diversified closed-end management company listed on NYSE American that operates as a closed-ended equity mutual fund. The Fund’s communications emphasize an objective of providing income and potential capital appreciation through investments in convertible and equity securities across sectors such as computer software and services, energy and utilities, and health care.

This news page focuses on updates related to Bancroft Fund Ltd.’s distributions and Board of Trustees decisions. Recent announcements describe quarterly cash distributions per share, the timing of record and payable dates, and changes in the Fund’s annualized distribution rate. The Fund also outlines how its distribution framework is tied to a percentage of its trailing 12‑month average month‑end market price or to the minimum distribution requirement for regulated investment companies.

Readers can find details on how each distribution may be characterized for tax purposes, including portions that may be treated as net investment income, net capital gains, or return of capital. The Fund’s news releases also explain that the Board of Trustees reviews distribution levels each quarter, taking into account income, realized capital gains, capital availability, net asset value, and the broader financial market environment.

For investors and observers following BCV, this page provides a centralized view of the Fund’s declared distributions, changes to its distribution policy, and explanatory commentary on how distributions relate to earnings and return of capital. Regularly reviewing these updates can help users understand how the Fund applies its stated distribution policy over time.

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The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) has declared a $0.32 cash distribution per share, payable on March 24, 2023, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2023. The Fund aims for an annual distribution of at least 5% of its trailing 12-month average market price or what meets the minimum distribution requirement for regulated investment companies. Currently, 19% of the distribution is sourced from net investment income, while 81% comes from net capital gains. All distributions may be partially taxable, and the final determination of the sources will be disclosed in 2024 via Form 1099-DIV.

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The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) has announced a cash distribution of $0.32 per share, payable on December 28, 2022, to shareholders of record as of November 23, 2022. Non-automatic Dividend Investment Plan members can opt to receive it in cash or shares before the December 14, 2022 deadline. The Fund aims for a minimum annual distribution of 5% of its trailing 12-month average market price. In 2022, approximately 29% of distributions were from net investment income, 69% from net capital gains, and 2% as return of capital.

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The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) announced a cash distribution of $0.32 per share, payable on September 23, 2022, to shareholders on record as of September 16, 2022. The Fund aims to meet an annual distribution of at least 5% of its average market price or fulfill IRS minimum requirements. The distribution policy is under regular review and may change. For 2022, approximately 3% of distributions are from net investment income while 97% is from net capital gains. Tax implications for shareholders are provided in upcoming notifications.

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The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) has declared a cash distribution of $0.32 per share, payable on June 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2022. The Fund aims to distribute the greater of 5% of its annual market price or meet minimum Internal Revenue Code requirements for regulated investment companies. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to change based on market conditions and net asset value, and components of the distribution will include long-term capital gains and qualified dividend income.

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Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) declared a cash distribution of $0.32 per share, payable on March 24, 2022, to shareholders on record as of March 17, 2022. The Fund aims for a minimum annual distribution of 5% based on its trailing 12-month average market price or IRS minimum requirements. It may adjust distributions based on net asset value and market conditions. The Fund generated approximately 1% from net investment income and 99% from net capital gains in 2022. Total net assets of the Fund are $183 million.

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Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE: BCV) announced a cash distribution of $3.17 per share, payable on December 28, 2021. This brings total distributions for 2021 to $4.13 per share, representing a 32% increase from $3.12 in 2020. Shareholders can choose to receive the distribution in cash or shares, with the deadline for decisions set for December 15, 2021. The Fund, managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, has total net assets of $216 million and primarily invests in convertible securities to provide income and capital appreciation.

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The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) declared a cash distribution of $0.32 per share, payable on September 23, 2021, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2021. The Fund aims for an annual distribution of at least 5% of its trailing 12-month market price or the minimum required by the Internal Revenue Code. The Board reviews potential distributions quarterly, and adjustments may occur in December based on earnings. Distribution components will be notified to shareholders for tax purposes, and the Fund has total net assets of $207 million.

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What is the current stock price of Bancroft Fund (BCV)?

The current stock price of Bancroft Fund (BCV) is $23.39 as of February 15, 2026.

What is the market cap of Bancroft Fund (BCV)?

The market cap of Bancroft Fund (BCV) is approximately 136.1M.
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