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BCV'A
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About this security
BCV'A is a 5.375% cumulative perpetual preferred stock issued by BANCROFT FUND LTD, a Closed-End Fund issuer. $25 liquidation preference, current yield 6.61%, callable from 2021-08-09.
BANCROFT FUND LTD: Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a closed-end, diversified management investment company that invests primarily in convertible securities, targeting both income and long-term capital appreciation. Launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. and managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, the fund focuses on convertible debt and convertible preferred stocks across companies of all market capitalizations. Formerly known as Bancroft Convertible Fund, Inc., it was formed in 1971 and is listed on NYSE American. ↗
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vs. Closed-End Fund category (25 issues): yield 6.61% vs avg 6.26% · discount -18.7% vs avg -16.5%
Quote
| BCV'A (preferred) | BCV (common) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last | $20.33 | $25.52 |
| Change | — | — |
| Open | $20.23 | $25.66 |
| High / Low | $20.33 / $20.23 | $25.95 / $25.30 |
| Prev Close | — | — |
| Volume | 739 | 42,875 |
| 52-Week High / Low | $22.84 / $20.00 | $27.33 / $17.75 |
52-week range based on available history. Shares outstanding / market cap require a fundamentals feed (not in current data plan).
Price
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | $0.335900 |
| 2026-03-19 | $0.335900 |
| 2025-12-18 | $0.335940 |
| 2025-09-19 | $0.335938 |
| 2025-06-18 | $0.335938 |
| 2025-03-19 | $0.335938 |
| 2024-12-18 | $0.335938 |
| 2024-09-19 | $0.335938 |
| 2024-06-18 | $0.335938 |
| 2024-03-18 | $0.335938 |
| 2023-12-15 | $0.335938 |
| 2023-09-18 | $0.335938 |
Performance — $10K Calculator
Dividends reinvested (DRIP) at the close on each ex-date. Full performance page →
Prospectus (SEC 424B5)
Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the "Fund") is offering 1,200,000 shares of 5.375% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred Shares").
Use of proceeds: The Fund will use the net proceeds to purchase portfolio securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies, with proceeds held in high quality short term debt securities pending such investment.
News — BANCROFT FUND LTD
- (BCV) Movement Within Algorithmic Entry Frameworks — news.stocktradersdaily.com · Jun 25, 2026
- Bancroft Fund Ltd declares $0.35 dividend (NYSE:BCV) — seekingalpha.com · May 13, 2026
- Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.35 Per Share — globenewswire.com · May 13, 2026
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