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Winmill family holds 15.3% of Bexil Investment Trust (OTC: BXSY)

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bexil Investment Trust has a significant concentration of ownership among entities and individuals affiliated with the Winmill family. Reported beneficial ownership includes Bexil Advisers LLC with 684,699.31 shares, representing 5.3% of the class, and Bexil Securities LLC with 879,274.60 shares, representing 6.8% of the class. Midas Securities Group, Inc. reports 1,651,603.71 shares, or 12.8%, while Winmill & Co. Inc. and the Winmill Family Trust each report 1,925,475.71 shares, or 14.9% of the class. Thomas B. Winmill reports aggregate beneficial ownership of 1,976,553.71 shares, representing 15.3% of the class.

The reporting persons are a group of related entities and Winmill family members, with layered ownership links among Bexil Corporation, Bexil Securities LLC, Bexil Advisers LLC, Midas Securities Group, Winmill & Co. Inc., and the Winmill Family Trust. Bexil Advisers LLC serves as investment manager to Bexil Investment Trust under an investment management agreement that provides a 0.95% annual fee on the trust’s managed assets, plus reimbursement at cost for specified compliance and accounting services.

The group states that the shares have been acquired for investment purposes while reserving the ability to change or abandon these plans. Winmill & Co. Inc. reports a series of recent open-market purchases between June 23 and July 29, 2026, including 5,000 shares at $17.0271 per share on July 29, 2026 and multiple additional trades in the roughly $16.78–$17.20 price range.

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Filing Explained

Three Winmill family members report 14.9% to 15.0% beneficial ownership, with shared group holdings and smaller direct positions.

This is Amendment No. 11 to a Schedule 13D, a filing used to disclose ownership above 5% when a holder may seek to influence control; the stated event date is July 29, 2026.

The completed holder transaction reported here is Winmill & Co. Inc.'s open-market purchase of 5,000 shares on July 29, 2026; the disclosed change is to beneficial-ownership reporting by the holder group.

Beyond the aggregate figures already reported, Mark C. Winmill reports 14.9%, William M. Winmill 15.0%, and Woodworth B. Winmill 15.0% beneficial ownership, each including 1,925,475.71 shared shares.

Those three individuals also report sole voting and dispositive power over 9,700, 16,900, and 51,078 shares, respectively, while the filing says the related entities and individuals disclaim beneficial ownership of shares held by certain other reporting persons.

Beneficial ownership – Bexil Advisers LLC 684,699.31 shares (5.3% of class) Shares of Beneficial Interest of Bexil Investment Trust beneficially owned by Bexil Advisers LLC
Beneficial ownership – Bexil Securities LLC 879,274.60 shares (6.8% of class) Shares of Bexil Investment Trust beneficially owned with shared voting and dispositive power
Beneficial ownership – Midas Securities Group, Inc. 1,651,603.71 shares (12.8% of class) Aggregate amount beneficially owned by Midas Securities Group, Inc.
Beneficial ownership – Winmill & Co. Inc. 1,925,475.71 shares (14.9% of class) Shares of Bexil Investment Trust with shared voting and dispositive power reported by Winmill & Co. Inc.
Beneficial ownership – Thomas B. Winmill 1,976,553.71 shares (15.3% of class) Includes 51,078.00 shares with sole power and 1,925,475.71 shares with shared power
Investment management fee 0.95% of managed assets Annual fee payable monthly to Bexil Advisers LLC under the investment management agreement
Recent open-market purchase 5,000 shares at $17.0271 Winmill & Co. Inc. purchase of Bexil Investment Trust shares on 07/29/2026
beneficial ownership financial
"BSL, BAL, BXLC, MSG, WCI, the Trust, Mark C. Winmill William M. Winmill, and Woodworth B. Winmill disclaim beneficial ownership"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
investment management agreement financial
"Pursuant to an investment management agreement effective September 19, 2012 ("IMA"), BAL receives a fee"
An investment management agreement is a written contract that hires a professional to make buying, selling and strategy decisions for an investment account or fund, and sets out their duties, fees, risk limits, performance measures and reporting requirements. It matters to investors because the agreement determines who controls the money, how much the service costs, what risks are allowed, and how success or failure is measured—think of it as the service contract that defines expectations and remedies for a hired portfolio manager.
managed assets financial
""Managed assets" means the average weekly value of the Issuer's total assets minus the sum of the Issuer's liabilities"
Managed assets are the financial investments—such as stocks, bonds, cash, or real estate—that a professional firm or advisor oversees and makes decisions about on behalf of clients. They matter to investors because the amount and performance of these assets influence a manager’s revenue, reputation, and the client’s potential returns, much like the size and health of a garden reflect a gardener’s skill and likely harvest.
dispositive power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Dispositive Power 0.00 Shared Dispositive Power 1,925,475.71"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
open market financial
"Reporting Person: WCI Date: 07/29/2026 Transaction: Purchase Number of Shares: 5,000 Price per Share: $17.0271 Where and How Transaction Effected: Open Market"
An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.

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FAQ

What ownership stakes in Bexil Investment Trust (BXSY) do Winmill-affiliated entities report?

Winmill-affiliated entities report beneficial stakes up to 15.3% in Bexil Investment Trust. Thomas B. Winmill reports 1,976,553.71 shares (15.3%), while Winmill & Co. Inc. and the Winmill Family Trust each report 1,925,475.71 shares (14.9%).

Which entities are reporting persons in the Bexil Investment Trust (BXSY) Schedule 13D/A?

Reporting persons include Bexil Securities LLC, Bexil Advisers LLC, Bexil Corporation, Midas Securities Group, Winmill & Co. Inc., the Winmill Family Trust and four Winmill family members, who together disclose layered ownership and control relationships over these holdings.

What recent Bexil Investment Trust (BXSY) share purchases were disclosed by Winmill & Co. Inc.?

Winmill & Co. Inc. disclosed open-market purchases between June 23 and July 29, 2026. Transactions include 5,000 shares at $17.0271 on July 29, 2026 and multiple smaller trades around $16.78–$17.20 per share.

What fee does Bexil Advisers LLC earn for managing Bexil Investment Trust (BXSY)?

Bexil Advisers LLC earns a 0.95% annual fee on the trust’s managed assets. Managed assets are defined as average weekly total assets minus specified liabilities, and the adviser is also reimbursed at cost for certain compliance and accounting services.

What is the stated purpose of the share acquisitions reported for Bexil Investment Trust (BXSY)?

The reporting persons state they acquired the shares for investment purposes. They also note they may modify, change, abandon, or replace their plans regarding these holdings at any time in the future.

How is control over Winmill & Co. Inc. and Midas Securities Group tied to the Winmill family in BXSY?

The Winmill Family Trust owns all voting stock of Winmill & Co. Inc., which wholly owns Midas Securities Group. The trust’s four trustees, including Mark, Thomas, William, and Woodworth Winmill, share equal voting rights over related voting and investment decisions.





25538A204

(CUSIP Number)
Russell Kamerman
17 Old Drewsville Road,
Walpole, NH, 03608
2127850900

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
07/29/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Bexil Securities LLC
Signature:/s/Russell Kamerman
Name/Title:Bexil Securities LLC
Date:07/30/2026
Bexil Advisers LLC
Signature:/s/Russell Kamerman
Name/Title:Bexil Advisers LLC
Date:07/30/2026
BEXIL CORP
Signature:/s/Russell Kamerman
Name/Title:BEXIL CORP
Date:07/30/2026
Midas Securities Group, Inc.
Signature:/s/Russell Kamerman
Name/Title:Midas Securities Group, Inc.
Date:07/30/2026
WINMILL & CO. INC
Signature:/s/Donald Klimoski II
Name/Title:WINMILL & CO. INC
Date:07/30/2026
Winmill Family Trust
Signature:/s/Thomas B. Winmill
Name/Title:Trustee
Date:07/30/2026
Signature:/s/Mark C. Winmill
Name/Title:Trustee
Date:07/30/2026
Signature:/s/William M. Winmill
Name/Title:Trustee
Date:07/30/2026
Signature:/s/Woodworth B. Winmill
Name/Title:Trustee
Date:07/30/2026
WINMILL MARK CAMPBELL
Signature:/s/Mark C. WInmill
Name/Title:WINMILL MARK CAMPBELL
Date:07/30/2026
WINMILL THOMAS BASSETT
Signature:/s/Thomas B. Winmill
Name/Title:WINMILL THOMAS BASSETT
Date:07/30/2026
Winmill William McCollum
Signature:/s/William M. Winmill
Name/Title:Winmill William McCollum
Date:07/30/2026
Winmill Woodworth Borst
Signature:/s/Woodworth B. Winmill
Name/Title:Winmill Woodworth Borst
Date:07/30/2026