GCV (GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 21.98 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


GCV GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC GCV
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What is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND GCV +0.21% 30 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 21.98 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GCV with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.98 Mil.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND  (NYSE:GCV) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

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Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

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GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Sep24 Sep25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 18.80 20.12 18.91 19.90 19.85

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.46 20.35 18.70 21.00 21.98
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GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 21.98 Mil mean?
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 21.98 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND and its competitors.
Is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 21.98 Mil. Overall, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to MGF and BCIC?
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 21.98 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND and its competitors. GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 21.98 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND stock overvalued right now?
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 21.98 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 21.98 Mil. GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 21.98 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation by investing in convertible securities. The company invests in various portfolios such as Health Care, Financial Services, Real Estate Investment Trust, Energy and Utilities, Telecommunications, Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Automotive, and others. All the operation of the group is operated through the regions of the United States.
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