Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX) Surpasses $100M in Assets

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Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX / GAMI) surpassed $100 million in assets under management on Dec. 22, 2025, marking increased investor participation and strong fund performance.

Since its 2018 inception, GFSIX has been managed by Ian Lapey, who joined Gabelli after a career at Third Avenue Management and also manages several other Gabelli funds, bringing focused expertise in financial services investing.

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GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX) has surpassed $100M in assets under management (AUM), reflecting increasing investor participation and strong fund performance.

Since its inception in 2018, GFSIX has been managed by Ian Lapey, an experienced portfolio manager who joined Gabelli following a successful career at Third Avenue Management. In addition to leading GFSIX, Mr. Lapey serves as a portfolio manager for several other funds under the Gabelli umbrella, bringing his deep expertise in financial services investing to the firm’s clients.

About the Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX):
The Fund is managed using Gabelli’s Private Market Value with a Catalyst ™ investment approach and seeks to identify attractive opportunities across the global financial services landscape, including banking, insurance, asset management, and related sectors.

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Contact

Ian Lapey
Portfolio Manager, Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX)
P: 914-921-8437
E: ilapey@gabelli.com

Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc.

You should consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before you invest. The Prospectus is available from G.distributors, LLC, a registered broker-dealer and FINRA member firm, and contains this and other information about the Fund,, and should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a Prospectus, please visit https://www.Gabelli.com/funds/etfs or call 800-GABELLI.

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FAQ

What did Gabelli announce about GFSIX (GAMI) on December 22, 2025?

Gabelli announced that the Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX / GAMI) surpassed $100 million in assets under management.

Who manages Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX / GAMI)?

The fund has been managed since inception by Ian Lapey, who previously worked at Third Avenue Management.

Does the GFSIX (GAMI) milestone indicate stronger investor demand?

The announcement states the >$100M AUM milestone reflects increasing investor participation and strong fund performance.

When was the Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX / GAMI) launched?

The fund launched in 2018 and reached the $100M AUM milestone on Dec. 22, 2025.

How does Ian Lapey’s experience relate to GFSIX (GAMI)?

Ian Lapey joined Gabelli after a career at Third Avenue Management and manages multiple Gabelli funds, bringing financial services investing expertise.