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Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF
GCAD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -13.46% | -11.03% | +6.88% | +15.70% | +111.17% | |
| Flows | +$2M | +$12M | +$30M | +$31M | +$36M | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Gabelli Funds |
| N° of holdings | 53 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 3, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 53
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +19.88% | +21.70% | +19.34% | |
Max drawdown | -14.11% | -14.81% | -16.22% | |
Max drawdown duration | 30d | 121d | 91d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 94d | 31d | N/A |
What type of ETF is GCAD?
GCAD is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Gabelli Funds.
What is the expense ratio of GCAD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GCAD is 0.9%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GCAD launched?
GCAD was launched on January 3, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GCAD?
GCAD is issued by Gabelli Funds.
What is the AUM of GCAD?
As of September 15, 2026, GCAD manages $43.10 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GCAD performed recently?
As of September 15, 2026, GCAD delivered a return of -13.46% over the past month (1M performance), -11.03% over the past three months (3M), and 6.88% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GCAD?
As of September 15, 2026, GCAD has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$30M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GCAD pay dividends?
As of September 15, 2026, GCAD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.93%.
How many holdings are in GCAD
As of July 31, 2026, GCAD holds 53 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GCAD?
As of July 31, 2026, GCAD holds 53 securities, with 65.83% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GCAD?
As of July 31, 2026, GCAD holds a portfolio of 53 underlyings, with its largest positions including Albany International Corp., Moog, Inc. and The Boeing Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GCAD invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, GCAD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does GCAD focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, GCAD is primarily exposed to Industrials and Non-Energy Materials.
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