UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-07326

 

Gabelli Investor Funds, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422

 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

John C. Ball
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-800-422-3554

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2025

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a) Include a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

  The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund 

Class AAA - GABCX

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2025

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The Gabelli ABC Fund (the Fund) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The Fund seeks to achieve total returns attractive to investors in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital loss and invests primarily in securities of domestic and foreign issuers Gabelli Funds, LLC, (the Adviser) believes will provide attractive opportunities for appreciation or investment income. The Adviser seeks to limit excessive risk of capital loss by utilizing various investment strategies, including investing in value oriented common stocks, that trade at a significant discount to the Adviser’s assessment of their “private market value” (the value informed investors would be willing to pay to acquire the entire company), virtually risk free U.S. Treasury Bills, and by utilizing certain merger and arbitrage (M&A) strategies. You may find additional information about the Fund at www.gabelli.com/funds/open_ends. You may also request  information by contacting us at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10k Investment
Costs Paid as a % of a $10k Investment
The Gabelli ABC Fund - Class AAA
$48
0.96%

How did the Fund perform?

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Gabelli ABC Fund underperformed its broad-based benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, while outperforming its comparatives, the ICE BofA 3 Month US Treasury Bill Index and the Lipper US Treasury Money Market Fund Average. Global merger and acquisition activity was strong in the first half of the year despite the uncertainty of tariffs and the current geopolitical environment. Changes at the FTC may mark a turning point, allowing more transactions to proceed and restoring corporate confidence in the regulatory process.

How has the Fund performed over the past 10 years?

The performance chart of the fund class presented reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment, assuming the maximum sales charge, compared to a broad-based securities market index and more narrowly based indices reflecting market sectors in which the Fund invests over a 10-year period. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distribution. Fund expenses were deducted.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
The Gabelli ABC Fund - Class AAA
S&P 500 Index
ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
Lipper U.S. Treasury Money-Market Fund Average
6/15
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
6/16
10,183
10,399
10,019
10,002
6/17
10,517
12,260
10,068
10,018
6/18
10,664
14,022
10,205
10,107
6/19
10,910
15,483
10,441
10,303
6/20
10,927
16,646
10,612
10,421
6/21
11,862
23,436
10,622
10,423
6/22
11,568
20,947
10,640
10,433
6/23
12,158
25,051
11,022
10,793
6/24
12,877
31,203
11,617
11,348
6/25
13,857
35,934
12,160
11,853

 

Average Annual Total Returns

6 months
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
The Gabelli ABC Fund - Class AAA
2.51%
7.61%
4.87%
3.32%
S&P 500 Index
6.20%
15.16%
16.64%
13.65%
ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
2.07%
4.68%
2.76%
1.98%
Lipper U.S. Treasury Money-Market Fund Average
2.01%
4.45%
2.61%
1.71%

Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$430,427,592
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings247
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate48%
  • Management Fees$1,073,658

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Call 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visit www.gabelli.com/funds/open_ends for current month-end performance. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Lennar Corp. Cl B
19.7%
Lennar Corp. Cl A
(16.3)%
Millrose Properties Inc.
0.5%
SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc.
3.6%
FARO Technologies Inc.
1.5%
Fox Corp. Cl B
1.5%
TXNM Energy Inc.
1.4%
KKR & Co. Inc.
1.3%
Juniper Networks Inc.
1.1%
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc.
1.1%
National Fuel Gas Co.
0.9%

Portfolio Weighting (% of net assets)

Common Stocks
62.1%
Common Stocks – Securities Sold Short
(18.6)%
U.S. Government Obligations
40.4%
Rights
0.3%
Closed-End Funds
0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
15.7%

Industry Allocation (% of net assets)

Bar Graph showing Allocation by Industry
Value
Value
U.S. Government Obligations
40.4%
Building and Construction - Long
19.8%
Building and Construction - Short
(16.3)%
Health Care
7.6%
Energy and Utilities
6.3%
Financial Services
3.3%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Entertainment
3.0%
Real Estate - Long
2.9%
Real Estate - Short
(2.2)%
Other Industry sectors
16.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
15.7%
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The Gabelli ABC Fund 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2025

Class AAA - GABCX

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to financial statements or holdings, please visit www.gabelli.com/funds/open_ends.

Contact Us

Phone: 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Email: info@gabelli.com 

 

Householding

If you wish to receive a copy of this document at a new address, contact 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

GABCX-25-SATSR

The Gabelli ABC Fund 

Advisor Class - GADVX

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2025

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The Gabelli ABC Fund (the Fund) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The Fund seeks to achieve total returns attractive to investors in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital loss and invests primarily in securities of domestic and foreign issuers Gabelli Funds, LLC, (the Adviser) believes will provide attractive opportunities for appreciation or investment income. The Adviser seeks to limit excessive risk of capital loss by utilizing various investment strategies, including investing in value oriented common stocks, that trade at a significant discount to the Adviser’s assessment of their “private market value” (the value informed investors would be willing to pay to acquire the entire company), virtually risk free U.S. Treasury Bills, and by utilizing certain merger and arbitrage (M&A) strategies. You may find additional information about the Fund at www.gabelli.com/funds/open_ends. You may also request  information by contacting us at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10k Investment
Costs Paid as a % of a $10k Investment
The Gabelli ABC Fund - Advisor Class
$61
1.21%

How did the Fund perform?

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Gabelli ABC Fund underperformed its broad-based benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, while outperforming its comparatives, the ICE BofA 3 Month US Treasury Bill Index and the Lipper US Treasury Money Market Fund Average. Global merger and acquisition activity was strong in the first half of the year despite the uncertainty of tariffs and the current geopolitical environment. Changes at the FTC may mark a turning point, allowing more transactions to proceed and restoring corporate confidence in the regulatory process.

How has the Fund performed over the past 10 years?

The performance chart of the fund class presented reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment, assuming the maximum sales charge, compared to a broad-based securities market index and more narrowly based indices reflecting market sectors in which the Fund invests over a 10-year period. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distribution. Fund expenses were deducted.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
The Gabelli ABC Fund - Advisor Class
S&P 500 Index
ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
Lipper U.S. Treasury Money-Market Fund Average
6/15
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
6/16
10,161
10,399
10,019
10,002
6/17
10,461
12,260
10,068
10,018
6/18
10,588
14,022
10,205
10,107
6/19
10,806
15,483
10,441
10,303
6/20
10,791
16,646
10,612
10,421
6/21
11,688
23,436
10,622
10,423
6/22
11,377
20,947
10,640
10,433
6/23
11,924
25,051
11,022
10,793
6/24
12,597
31,203
11,617
11,348
6/25
13,516
35,934
12,160
11,853

 

Average Annual Total Returns

6 months
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
The Gabelli ABC Fund - Advisor Class
2.35%
7.29%
4.61%
3.06%
S&P 500 Index
6.20%
15.16%
16.64%
13.65%
ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
2.07%
4.68%
2.76%
1.98%
Lipper U.S. Treasury Money-Market Fund Average
2.01%
4.45%
2.61%
1.71%

Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$430,427,592
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings247
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate48%
  • Management Fees$1,073,658

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Call 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visit www.gabelli.com/funds/open_ends for current month-end performance. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Lennar Corp. Cl B
19.7%
Lennar Corp. Cl A
(16.3)%
Millrose Properties Inc.
0.5%
SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc.
3.6%
FARO Technologies Inc.
1.5%
Fox Corp. Cl B
1.5%
TXNM Energy Inc.
1.4%
KKR & Co. Inc.
1.3%
Juniper Networks Inc.
1.1%
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc.
1.1%
National Fuel Gas Co.
0.9%

Portfolio Weighting (% of net assets)

Common Stocks
62.1%
Common Stocks – Securities Sold Short
(18.6)%
U.S. Government Obligations
40.4%
Rights
0.3%
Closed-End Funds
0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
15.7%

Industry Allocation (% of net assets)

Bar Graph showing Allocation by Industry
Value
Value
U.S. Government Obligations
40.4%
Building and Construction - Long
19.8%
Building and Construction - Short
(16.3)%
Health Care
7.6%
Energy and Utilities
6.3%
Financial Services
3.3%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Entertainment
3.0%
Real Estate - Long
2.9%
Real Estate - Short
(2.2)%
Other Industry sectors
16.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
15.7%
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The Gabelli ABC Fund 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2025

Advisor Class - GADVX

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to financial statements or holdings, please visit www.gabelli.com/funds/open_ends.

Contact Us

Phone: 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Email: info@gabelli.com 

 

Householding

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GADVX-25-SATSR

 

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a) Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1(a) of this form.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

 

 

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a) An open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must file its most recent annual or semi-annual financial statements required, and for the periods specified, by Regulation S-X.

 

    The semi-annual financial statements are attached herewith.

 

The Gabelli ABC Fund

Semiannual Report — June 30, 2025

 

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

Teach him how to arbitrage and you feed him forever.”

— Warren Buffett

 

 

To Our Shareholders,

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the net asset value (NAV) total return per Class AAA Share of The Gabelli ABC Fund was 2.5% compared with a total return of 2.1% for the ICE BofA 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. Another class of shares is available.

 

Enclosed are the financial statements, including the schedule of investments, as of June 30, 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents portfolio holdings as a percent of net assets as of June 30, 2025:

 

The Gabelli ABC Fund

 

Long Positions        
U.S. Government Obligations     40.4 %
Building and Construction     19.8 %
Health Care     7.6 %
Energy and Utilities     6.4 %
Financial Services     3.3 %
Telecommunications     3.2 %
Entertainment     3.0 %
Real Estate     2.9 %
Metals and Mining     2.2 %
Electronics     1.9 %
Business Services     1.8 %
Diversified Industrial     1.8 %
Broadcasting     1.6 %
Retail     1.3 %
Computer Software and Services     1.3 %
Machinery     1.1 %
Wireless Communications     0.8 %
Cable and Satellite     0.7 %
Hotels and Gaming     0.5 %
Food and Beverage     0.4 %
Specialty Chemicals     0.3 %
Automotive     0.2 %
Consumer Products     0.2 %
Publishing     0.1 %
Closed-End Funds     0.1 %
Paper and Forest Products     0.0 %*
Wireless Telecommunications Services     0.0 %*
Aerospace and Defense     0.0 %*
Semiconductors     0.0 %*
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)     15.7 %
         
Short Positions        
Building and Construction     (16.3 )%
Real Estate     (2.2 )%
Energy and Utilities     (0.1 )%
Diversified Industrial     (0.0 )%**
Food and Beverage     (0.0 )%**
Computer Software and Services     (0.0 )%**
Business Services     (0.0 )%**
Financial Services     (0.0 )%**
      100.0 %

 

 
* Amount represents less than 0.05%.
** Amount represents greater than (0.05)%.

 

The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Shareholders may obtain this information at www.gabelli.com or by calling the Fund at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554). The Fund’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

Proxy Voting

 

The Fund files Form N-PX with its complete proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31 of each year. A description of the Fund’s proxy voting policies, procedures, and how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by (i) calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554); (ii) writing to The Gabelli Funds at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422; or (iii) visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

Shares       Cost     Market
Value
 
        COMMON STOCKS — 62.1%                
        Aerospace and Defense — 0.0%                
  4,000     Triumph Group Inc.†   $ 100,737     $ 103,000  
                         
        Automotive — 0.2%                
  35,000     Iveco Group NV     247,426       688,512  
  33,500      Pinewood Technologies Group plc†     252,978       205,087  
              500,404       893,599  
        Broadcasting — 1.6%                
  9,000     Cogeco Inc.     211,013       444,333  
  2,000     Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Cl. A†     131,233       189,920  
  168,000     Sinclair Inc.     3,824,161       2,321,760  
  230,000     TEGNA Inc.     4,501,988       3,854,800  
              8,668,395       6,810,813  
        Building and Construction — 19.8%                
  1,500     Johnson Controls International plc     52,785       158,430  
  805,000     Lennar Corp., Cl. B     32,222,060       84,726,250  
  2,000     The AZEK Co. Inc.†     96,044       108,700  
              32,370,889       84,993,380  
        Business Services — 1.8%                
  79,200     Dawson Geophysical Co.†     182,140       115,632  
  500,000     Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc.     4,505,548       4,545,000  
  30,000     Global Blue Group Holding AG†     222,898       224,100  
  18,000     Just Eat Takeaway.com NV†     363,516       411,870  
  18,500     McGrath RentCorp.     2,129,008       2,145,260  
  12,000     NV5 Global Inc.†     266,801       277,080  
  2,000     The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc.     55,879       48,960  
              7,725,790       7,767,902  
        Cable and Satellite — 0.7%                
  1,000     Charter Communications Inc., Cl. A†     215,343       408,810  
  55,000     Liberty Latin America Ltd., Cl. A†     493,580       335,500  
  495,000     WideOpenWest Inc.†     2,298,713       2,009,700  
              3,007,636       2,754,010  
        Computer Software and Services — 1.2%                
  1,300     ANSYS Inc.†     436,020       456,586  
  2,000     Couchbase Inc.†     48,705       48,760  
  2,000     Datagroup SE     122,517       145,594  
  16,400     Digi International Inc.†     159,141       571,704  
  150,000     E2open Parent Holdings Inc.†     484,029       484,500  
  3,000     FD Technologies plc†     96,838       100,478  
  800     Fiserv Inc.†     72,223       137,928  
Shares       Cost     Market
Value
 
  10,000     Fuji Soft Inc.†   $ 597,713     $ 680,532  
  9,200     Gen Digital Inc.     161,890       270,480  
  40,000     Informatica Inc., Cl. A†     962,718       974,000  
  6,000     Playtech plc     52,348       30,967  
  3,000     Rocket Internet SE†     67,564       62,196  
  1,200     Rockwell Automation Inc.     300,321       398,604  
  60,000     Stratasys Ltd.†     685,055       688,200  
              4,247,082       5,050,529  
        Consumer Products — 0.2%                
  10,000     Bang & Olufsen A/S†     29,137       21,283  
  10,100     Capri Holdings Ltd.†     261,205       178,770  
  30,000     Energizer Holdings Inc.     961,518       604,800  
  5,000     iRobot Corp.†     80,787       15,650  
              1,332,647       820,503  
        Diversified Industrial — 1.8%                
  300,000     Alphawave IP Group plc†     735,022       717,347  
  1,500     Bel Fuse Inc., Cl. A     121,874       134,775  
  1,000     Emeren Group Ltd., ADR†     1,900       1,870  
  800     Herc Holdings Inc.     94,280       105,352  
  70,000     Myers Industries Inc.     898,860       1,014,300  
  11,000     Radius Recycling Inc.     326,218       326,590  
  100,000     Ricardo plc     574,415       608,084  
  15,000     Servotronics Inc.†     701,333       704,100  
  30,000     Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., Cl. A†     931,545       1,144,500  
  37,000     Steel Partners Holdings LP†     365,675       1,463,350  
  3,500     Target Hospitality Corp.†     35,388       24,920  
  10,000     TELUS International CDA Inc.†     35,650       36,300  
  12,500     Valmet Oyj     398,326       386,809  
  45,000     Velan Inc.     224,131       485,772  
  25,000     Wartsila OYJ Abp     317,572       590,153  
              5,762,189       7,744,222  
        Electronics — 1.9%                
150,000     FARO Technologies Inc.†     6,400,186       6,588,000  
  24,500     Rogers Corp.†     2,461,597       1,677,760  
  400     Spectris plc     20,615       21,073  
  12,400     Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.     36,458       39,033  
              8,918,856       8,325,866  
        Energy and Utilities — 6.4%                
  48,300     Alerion Cleanpower SpA     132,418       995,662  
  40,000     ALLETE Inc.     2,534,535       2,562,800  
  16,000     Alvopetro Energy Ltd.     34,057       73,435  
  25,000     APA Corp.     743,457       457,250  
  43,000     ChampionX Corp.     1,465,515       1,068,120  
  4,000     ConocoPhillips     452,671       358,960  
  8,000     DMC Global Inc.†     92,699       64,480  
  20,000     Endesa SA     453,617       633,501  
  46,992     Energy Transfer LP     105,982       851,965  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Schedule of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
        COMMON STOCKS (Continued)                
        Energy and Utilities (Continued)                
  200,000     Gulf Coast Ultra Deep Royalty Trust†   $ 39,334     $ 6,200  
  3,500     Hess Corp.     466,443       484,890  
  14,000     Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.     131,291       141,054  
  47,500     National Fuel Gas Co.     2,402,156       4,023,725  
  26,000     ONEOK Inc.     1,706,214       2,122,380  
  20,000     Parkland Corp.     558,347       565,743  
  45,000     Severn Trent plc     1,200,785       1,688,771  
  32,000     Southwest Gas Holdings Inc.     1,917,587       2,380,480  
  110,000     TXNM Energy Inc.     5,345,673       6,195,200  
  50,000     UGI Corp.     1,639,552       1,821,000  
  69,200     Venture Global Inc., Cl. A     1,683,566       1,078,136  
              23,105,899       27,573,752  
        Entertainment — 3.0%                
  34,500     Atlanta Braves Holdings Inc., Cl. A†     917,799       1,697,745  
  25,000     Atlanta Braves Holdings Inc., Cl. C†      922,008       1,169,250  
  126,500     Fox Corp., Cl. B     4,458,494       6,531,195  
  170,000     IMAX China Holding Inc.†     193,034       183,644  
  85     Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Live, Cl. A†     2,951       6,756  
  6,500     Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.†     1,035,545       1,358,175  
  53,500     Manchester United plc, Cl. A†     891,685       952,835  
  140,000     MultiChoice Group†     889,856       928,549  
              9,311,372       12,828,149  
        Financial Services — 3.3%                
  5,000     Aquis Exchange plc†     45,743       49,759  
  221,100     AvidXchange Holdings Inc.†     2,160,348       2,164,569  
  1,000     Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., Cl. A     34,876       55,280  
  3,800     Brookfield Corp.     140,865       235,030  
  1,000     Brookline Bancorp Inc.     9,707       10,550  
  35,000     Cantaloupe Inc.†     384,889       384,650  
  2,500     CFSB Bancorp Inc.†     34,100       34,300  
  2,119     CNFinance Holdings Ltd., ADR†     5,573       1,377  
  7,300     Enstar Group Ltd.†     2,366,845       2,455,428  
  23,500     Equitable Holdings Inc.     443,298       1,318,350  
  2,319     First Bank     29,131       35,875  
  32,500     First Horizon Corp.     585,028       689,000  
  42,800     KKR & Co. Inc.     170,632       5,693,684  
  800     Mastercard Inc., Cl. A     15,970       449,552  
  2,500     Sampo Oyj, Cl. A     23,155       26,619  
  6,700     SouthState Corp.     455,307       616,601  
Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
  16,000     Valley National Bancorp   $ 115,336     $ 142,880  
              7,020,803       14,363,504  
        Food and Beverage — 0.4%                
  14,500     Amcor plc     138,186       133,255  
  500     Kellanova     40,000       39,765  
  12,000     Olam Group Ltd.     10,444       8,966  
  2,000     Pernod Ricard SA     142,616       199,309  
  18,000     Remy Cointreau SA     1,114,607       918,518  
  3,200     The J.M. Smucker Co.     339,741       314,240  
              1,785,594       1,614,053  
        Health Care — 7.5%                
  6,000     Amedisys Inc.†     547,405       590,340  
  5,000     Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc.     193,345       193,171  
  8,500     Biohaven Ltd.†     62,050       119,935  
  400     Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Cl. A†     39,976       96,528  
  50,000     Biotage AB     748,470       756,270  
  8,500     Bioventus Inc., Cl. A†     78,553       56,270  
  23,000     Blueprint Medicines Corp.†     2,942,738       2,948,140  
  22,000     Cross Country Healthcare Inc.†     380,846       287,100  
  6,500     Globus Medical Inc., Cl. A†     341,693       383,630  
  500     ICU Medical Inc.†     29,090       66,075  
  32,000     Idorsia Ltd.†     329,438       86,710  
  300     Illumina Inc.†     11,836       28,623  
  600,000     Inozyme Pharma Inc.†     2,394,229       2,400,000  
  12,000     LENSAR Inc.†     166,904       158,040  
  433,000     Myrexis Inc.†     44,849       87  
  74,000     Perrigo Co. plc     2,597,402       1,977,280  
  5,000     PharmaSGP Holding SE     164,557       167,269  
  11,666     QIAGEN NV     539,313       560,668  
  6,300     QuidelOrtho Corp.†     364,445       181,566  
  330,000     SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc.†     15,472,607       15,506,700  
  15,000     Surgery Partners Inc.†     355,895       333,450  
  98,500     SurModics Inc.†     4,108,253       2,926,435  
  4,000     TherapeuticsMD Inc.†     28,227       4,640  
  20,000     Verve Therapeutics Inc.†     218,400       224,600  
  135,000     Viatris Inc.     1,733,772       1,205,550  
  150,000     Vigil Neuroscience Inc.†     1,182,292       1,192,500  
              35,076,585       32,451,577  
        Hotels and Gaming — 0.5%                
  40,000     Entain plc     507,587       494,703  
  10,000     Everi Holdings Inc.†     140,166       142,400  
  113,267     Playa Hotels & Resorts NV†     1,528,538       1,529,105  
  9,054     PlayAGS Inc.†     112,659       113,084  
              2,288,950       2,279,292  
        Machinery — 1.1%                
  32,000     Astec Industries Inc.     1,098,444       1,334,080  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Schedule of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
        COMMON STOCKS (Continued)                
        Machinery (Continued)                
  25,000     CFT SpA†(a)   $ 138,180     $ 135,464  
  250,000     CNH Industrial NV     2,174,500       3,240,000  
              3,411,124       4,709,544  
        Metals and Mining — 2.1%                
  5,000     Adriatic Metals plc†     17,064       18,531  
  200,000     Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.†     637,062       592,000  
  5,000     Endeavour Mining plc     101,814       154,177  
  32,500     Freeport-McMoRan Inc.     578,076       1,408,875  
  4,257     Kinross Gold Corp.     22,197       66,524  
  30,500     Newmont Corp.     1,099,775       1,776,930  
  30,000     Orogen Royalties Inc.†     39,598       42,078  
  83,000     Pan American Silver Corp.     1,207,174       2,357,200  
  10,000     Vulcan Materials Co.     438,009       2,608,200  
              4,140,769       9,024,515  
        Paper and Forest Products — 0.0%                
  3,200     International Paper Co.     171,690       149,856  
                         
        Publishing — 0.1%                
  61,500     Lee Enterprises Inc.†     757,631       390,525  
  33,200     The E.W. Scripps Co., Cl. A†     203,953       97,608  
              961,584       488,133  
        Real Estate — 2.9%                
  500     American Tower Corp., REIT     7,708       110,510  
  1,000,000     Assura plc, REIT     680,039       689,757  
  4,000     Healthcare Realty Trust Inc., REIT     72,624       63,440  
  405,500     Millrose Properties Inc., REIT     4,484,830       11,560,805  
              5,245,201       12,424,512  
        Retail — 1.3%                
  24,000     Albertsons Companies Inc., Cl. A     484,220       516,240  
  35,000     Bapcor Ltd.     115,848       115,176  
  18,500     GMS Inc.†     1,997,791       2,011,875  
  14,000     Macy’s Inc.     265,284       163,240  
  28,000     Skechers USA Inc., Cl. A†     1,732,564       1,766,800  
  313,000     Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc.†     2,963,683       1,079,850  
  101,770     The Bon-Ton Stores Inc.†(a)     4,946       0  
              7,564,336       5,653,181  
        Semiconductors — 0.0%                
  500     Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR     27,203       37,585  
  1,000     Tower Semiconductor Ltd.†     23,858       43,350  
              51,061       80,935  
        Specialty Chemicals — 0.3%                
  4,000     Covestro AG†     247,820       284,593  
Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
  1,200     Linde plc   $ 194,452     $ 563,016  
  26,000     Mativ Holdings Inc.     422,857       177,320  
  18,000     SGL Carbon SE†     156,514       74,211  
              1,021,643       1,099,140  
        Telecommunications — 3.2%                
  30,000     Frontier Communications Parent Inc.†     1,081,244       1,092,000  
  280,000     HKBN Ltd.     200,879       177,275  
  116,200     Juniper Networks Inc.     4,320,139       4,639,866  
  120,000     Koninklijke KPN NV     365,363       584,640  
  145,000     Liberty Global Ltd., Cl. A†     1,814,856       1,451,450  
  30,000     Liberty Global Ltd., Cl. C†     342,730       309,300  
  2,081     Liberty Latin America Ltd., Cl. C†     14,858       12,944  
  91,000     Orange Belgium SA†     1,986,744       1,806,210  
  61,000     Parrot SA†     221,205       718,550  
  100,000     Pharol SGPS SA†     26,205       7,186  
  140,000     Spirent Communications plc†     358,708       374,733  
  31,700     Sunrise Communications AG, Cl. A     1,624,932       1,786,658  
  245,000     Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG     635,506       661,177  
  6,000     Telephone and Data Systems Inc.     83,463       213,480  
              13,076,832       13,835,469  
        Wireless Communications — 0.8%                
  35,200     Millicom International Cellular SA     663,862       1,318,944  
  35,000     United States Cellular Corp.†     789,739       2,238,950  
              1,453,601       3,557,894  
        Wireless Telecommunications Services — 0.0%                
  400,000     NII Holdings Inc., Escrow†     107,296       140,000  
                         
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     188,428,965       267,537,330  
                         
        CLOSED-END FUNDS — 0.1%                
  235,000     Altaba Inc., Escrow†     0       317,250  
                         
        RIGHTS — 0.3%                
        Computer Software and Services — 0.1%                
  1,000     Flexion Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0       100  
  20,000     Gen Digital Inc., CVR†     0       163,200  
              0       163,300  
        Health Care — 0.1%                
  60,000     ABIOMED Inc., CVR†     0       96,000  
  65,000     Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc., CVR†     0       813  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Schedule of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
        RIGHTS (Continued)                
        Health Care (Continued)                
  65,000     Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc., CVR†   $ 0     $ 812  
  50,000‌     Akouos Inc., CVR†     0‌       25,000  
  10,000‌     Albireo Pharma Inc., CVR†     0‌       22,500  
  411,000‌     Alimera Sciences Inc., CVR†     1‌       4,110  
  187,969‌     Ambit Biosciences Corp., CVR†(a)     0‌       0  
  167,895‌     Checkpoint Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0‌       16,789  
  195,960‌     Chinook Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0‌       39,192  
  4,000‌     CinCor Pharma Inc., CVR†     0‌       12,000  
  28,000‌     Epizyme Inc., CVR†     0‌       560  
  18,000‌     Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., CVR†     0‌       9,000  
  500,000‌     Gracell Biotechnologies Inc., CVR†     0‌       20,000  
  30,000‌     Icosavax Inc., CVR†     0‌       9,000  
  640,000‌     Innocoll, CVR†(a)     384,000‌       1  
  3,000‌     Landos Biopharma Inc., CVR†     0‌       7,530  
  35,000‌     Mirati Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0‌       17,500  
  3,000‌     Opiant Pharmaceuticals Inc., CVR†     0‌       1,500  
  24,000‌     Paragon 28 Inc., CVR†     0‌       1,200  
  140,000‌     Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc., CVR†     0       2,800  
  8,000‌     Poseida Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0‌       4,000  
  11,000‌     Prevail Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0‌       2,200  
  60,000‌     Regulus Therapeutics Inc, CVR†     0‌       60,000  
  800‌     Sigilon Therapeutics Inc., CVR†     0‌       6,040  
              384,001‌       358,547  
        Metals and Mining — 0.1%                
  10,000‌     Kinross Gold Corp., CVR†(a)     0‌       0  
  2,200,000‌     Pan American Silver Corp., CVR†     506,000‌       539,000  
              506,000‌       539,000  
        Paper and Forest Products — 0.0%                
  75,000‌     Resolute Forest Products Inc., CVR†     0‌       112,500  
                         
        TOTAL RIGHTS     890,001‌       1,173,347  
Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
        WARRANTS — 0.0%                
        Diversified Industrial — 0.0%                
  102,000     Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp., expire 08/01/25†   $ 69,677     $ 1,938  
                         
Principal
Amount
                 
        U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS — 40.4%                
$ 175,314,000     U.S. Treasury Bills, 4.083% to 4.347%††, 07/10/25 to 12/11/25(b)     173,962,851       173,945,427  
                         
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — 102.9%   $ 363,351,494       442,975,292  
                         
        SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (18.6)%                
        (Proceeds received $37,596,598)             (80,261,210 )
                         
        Other Assets and Liabilities (Net) — 15.7%             67,713,510  
                         
        NET ASSETS — 100.0%           $ 430,427,592  
                         
Shares         Proceeds     Market
Value
 
      SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (18.6)%              
        Building and Construction — (16.3)%                
  635,300     Lennar Corp., Cl. A   $ 33,134,514     $ 70,270,533  
                         
        Business Services — (0.0)%                
  688     Omnicom Group Inc.     58,967       49,495  
                         
        Computer Software and Services — (0.0)%                
  200     Synopsys Inc.     98,337       102,536  
                         
        Diversified Industrial — (0.0)%                
  1,500     Bel Fuse Inc., Cl. B     132,301       146,535  
                         
        Energy and Utilities — (0.1)%                
  4,000     ConocoPhillips     463,163       358,960  
                         
        Financial Services — (0.0)%                
  400     Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.     9,256       10,016  
                         
        Food and Beverage — (0.0)%                
  14,000     Amcor plc     133,210       128,660  
                         
        Real Estate — (2.2)%                
  322,500     Millrose Properties Inc., REIT     3,566,850       9,194,475  
                         
        TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT(c)   $ 37,596,598     $ 80,261,210  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Schedule of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

 
(a) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
(b) At June 30, 2025, $20,000,000 of the principal amount was reserved and/or pledged with the custodian for securities sold short and forward foreign exchange contracts.
(c) At June 30, 2025, these proceeds are being held at Pershing LLC.
Non-income producing security.
†† Represents annualized yields at dates of purchase.
ADR American Depositary Receipt
CVR Contingent Value Right
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of June 30, 2025, forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding were as follows:

 

Currency
Purchased
    Currency
Sold
    Counterparty   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
USD 8,490,026     EUR 7,300,000     State Street Bank and Trust Co.   07/31/25   $ (127,770 )
USD 1,753,102     CAD 2,400,000     State Street Bank and Trust Co.   07/31/25     (12,336 )
USD 1,496,973     GBP 1,100,000     State Street Bank and Trust Co.   07/31/25     (13,162 )
TOTAL FORWARD FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS   $ (153,268 )

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

Assets:      
Investments, at value (cost $363,351,494)   $ 442,975,292  
Foreign currency, at value (cost $9,241)     9,269  
Deposit at brokers for securities sold short     70,031,059  
Receivable for investments sold     577,793  
Receivable for Fund shares sold     7,539  
Dividends receivable     457,911  
Prepaid expenses     11,937  
Total Assets     514,070,800  
Liabilities:        
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $37,596,598)     80,261,210  
Payable to bank     7,935  
Payable for investments purchased     2,842,598  
Payable for Fund shares redeemed     22,604  
Payable for investment advisory fees     176,220  
Payable for distribution fees     10,309  
Payable for accounting fees     7,500  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts     153,268  
Dividends payable on securities sold short     482  
Other accrued expenses     161,082  
Total Liabilities     83,643,208  
Net Assets        
(applicable to 39,153,261 shares outstanding)   $ 430,427,592  
         
Net Assets Consist of:        
Paid-in capital   $ 386,468,569  
Total distributable earnings     43,959,023  
Net Assets   $ 430,427,592  
       
Shares of Capital Stock, each at $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized:        
Class AAA:        
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($380,370,047 ÷ 34,556,273 shares outstanding)   $ 11.01  
Advisor Class:        
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($50,057,545 ÷ 4,596,988 shares outstanding)   $ 10.89  

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

 

 

Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $35,556)   $ 3,379,774  
Interest     5,681,739  
Total Investment Income     9,061,513  
Expenses:        
Investment advisory fees     1,073,658  
Distribution fees - Advisor Class     68,820  
Dividend expense on securities sold short     772,510  
Legal and audit fees     48,224  
Shareholder communications expenses     27,955  
Directors’ fees     27,500  
Registration expenses     24,716  
Custodian fees     23,590  
Accounting fees     22,500  
Shareholder services fees     17,037  
Interest expense     1,192  
Service fees for securities sold short (See Note 2)     1,163  
Miscellaneous expenses     23,504  
Total Expenses     2,132,369  
Less:        
Expenses paid indirectly by broker (See Note 6)     (4,172 )
Net Expenses     2,128,197  
Net Investment Income     6,933,316  
         
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Securities Sold Short, Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts, and Foreign Currency:        
Net realized gain on investments in securities     5,003,843  
Net realized loss on securities sold short     (1,018,743 )
Net realized loss on forward foreign exchange contracts     (927,649 )
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions     1,783  
Net realized gain on investments in securities, securities sold short forward foreign exchange contracts, and foreign currency transactions     3,059,234  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation:        
on investments in securities     (11,488,228 )
on securities sold short     11,963,164  
on forward foreign exchange contracts     (184,894 )
on foreign currency translations     41,008  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments in securities, securities sold short, forward foreign exchange contracts, and foreign currency translations     331,050  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Securities Sold Short, Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts, and Foreign Currency     3,390,284  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 10,323,600  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2025
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
 
Operations:            
Net investment income   $ 6,933,316     $ 14,640,922  
Net realized gain on investments in securities, securities sold short, forward foreign exchange contracts, and foreign currency transactions     3,059,234       7,445,602  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments in securities, securities sold short, forward foreign exchange contracts, and foreign currency translations     331,050       12,915,809  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     10,323,600       35,002,333  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:                
Accumulated earnings                
Class AAA           (17,843,965 )
Advisor Class           (2,769,564 )
Total Distributions to Shareholders           (20,613,529 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:                
Class AAA     (11,990,320 )     (22,076,983 )
Advisor Class     (12,831,557 )     (10,673,454 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (24,821,877 )     (32,750,437 )
                 
Redemption Fees           13  
                 
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets     (14,498,277 )     18,361,620  
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of year     444,925,869       463,287,489  
End of period   $ 430,427,592     $ 444,925,869  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:

 

            Income (Loss) from Investment Operations     Distributions                             Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Year Ended
December 31 
  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)     Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     Total from Investment Operations     Net Investment Income     Net Realized Gain on Investments     Total Distributions     Redemption Fees(a)(b)     Net Asset Value, End of Period     Total Return†     Net Assets, End of Period (in 000’s)     Net
Investment Income
(Loss)
  Operating
Expenses(c)(d)
  Portfolio Turnover Rate  
Class AAA                                                                                    
2025(e)   $ 10.74     $ 0.17     $ 0.10     $ 0.27     $     $     $     $     $ 11.01       2.51 %   $ 380,370       3.26 %(f)     0.96 %(f)     48 %
2024     10.44       0.35       0.48       0.83       (0.39 )     (0.14 )     (0.53 )     0.00       10.74       7.89       383,130       3.24       0.87 (g)     155  
2023     10.09       0.33       0.37       0.70       (0.35 )           (0.35 )     0.00       10.44       6.93       392,723       3.18       0.85       157  
2022     10.44       0.08       (0.29 )     (0.21 )     (0.14 )           (0.14 )     0.00       10.09       (2.01 )     447,336       0.80       0.79       156  
2021     10.46       0.02       0.44       0.46       (0.05 )     (0.43 )     (0.48 )     0.00       10.44       4.37       489,797       0.15       0.77       205  
2020     10.21       0.02       0.27       0.29       (0.04 )     (0.00 )(b)     (0.04 )     0.00       10.46       2.90       552,051       0.21       0.73       251  
Advisor Class                                                              
2025(e)   $ 10.64     $ 0.16     $ 0.09     $ 0.25     $     $     $     $     $ 10.89       2.35 %   $ 50,058       3.04 %(f)     1.21 %(f)     48 %
2024     10.34       0.32       0.48       0.80       (0.36 )     (0.14 )     (0.50 )     0.00       10.64       7.67       61,796       3.00       1.12 (g)     155  
2023     9.99       0.30       0.37       0.67       (0.32 )           (0.32 )     0.00       10.34       6.68       70,564       2.90       1.10       157  
2022     10.34       0.05       (0.29 )     (0.24 )     (0.11 )           (0.11 )     0.00       9.99       (2.35 )     121,084       0.48       1.04       156  
2021     10.36       (0.05 )     0.48       0.43       (0.02 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )     0.00       10.34       4.15       168,445       (0.43 )     1.02       205  
2020     10.10       0.00 (b)     0.27       0.27       (0.01 )     (0.00 )(b)     (0.01 )     0.00       10.36       2.70       167,311       0.01       0.98       251  

 

 
Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of the period including reinvestment of distributions. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized.
(a) Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
(b) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(c) The Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. For all periods presented, there was no material impact on the expense ratios.
(d) The Fund incurred dividend expense and service fees on securities sold short. If these expenses and fees had not been incurred, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 would have been 0.60%, 0.57%, 0.63%, 0.58%, 0.57%, and 0.57% (Class AAA) and 0.85%, 0.82%, 0.88%, 0.83%, 0.82%, and 0.82% (Advisor Class), respectively.
(e) For the six months ended June 30, 2025, unaudited.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Ratio of operating expenses includes advisory fee reduction on unsupervised assets. For the year ended December 31, 2024, there was no material impact on the expense ratios.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

1. Organization. The Gabelli ABC Fund (the Fund), the sole series of the Gabelli Investor Funds, Inc. (the Corporation), was incorporated on October 30, 1992 in Maryland. The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Fund’s primary objective is to achieve total returns that are attractive to investors in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital loss. The Fund commenced investment operations on May 14, 1993.

 

Gabelli Funds, LLC (the Adviser), with its principal offices located at One Corporate Center, Rye, New York 10580-1422, serves as investment adviser to the Fund. The Adviser makes investment decisions for the Fund and continuously reviews and administers the Fund’s investment program and manages the operations of the Fund under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the Board).

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies. As an investment company, the Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance, which is part of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that may require the use of management estimates and assumptions in the preparation of its financial statements. The Board has designated the Adviser as the valuation designee under Rule 2a-5. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Security Valuation. Portfolio securities listed or traded on a nationally recognized securities exchange or traded in the U.S. over-the-counter market for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price or a market’s official closing price as of the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. If there were no sales that day, the security is valued at the average of the closing bid and asked prices or, if there were no asked prices quoted on that day, then the security is valued at the closing bid price on that day. If no bid or asked prices are quoted on such day, the security is valued at the most recently available price or, if the Board so determines, by such other method as the Board shall determine in good faith to reflect its fair market value. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange or market are valued according to the broadest and most representative market, as determined by the Adviser.

 

Portfolio securities primarily traded on a foreign market are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on the relevant market, but may be fair valued pursuant to procedures established by the Board if market conditions change significantly after the close of the foreign market, but prior to the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. Debt obligations for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the average of the latest bid and asked prices. If there were no asked prices quoted on such day, the security is valued using the closing bid price, unless the Board determines such amount does not reflect the security’s fair value, in which case these securities will be fair valued as determined by the Board. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Futures contracts are valued at the closing settlement price of the exchange or board of trade on which the applicable contract is traded. OTC futures and options on futures for which market quotations are readily available will be valued by quotations received from a pricing service or, if no quotations are available from a pricing service, by quotations obtained from one of more dealers in the instrument in question by the Adviser.

 

Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued as determined by the Board. Fair valuation methodologies and procedures may include, but are not limited to: analysis and review of available financial and non-financial information about the company; comparisons with the valuation and changes in valuation of similar securities, including a comparison of foreign securities with the equivalent U.S.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

dollar value American Depositary Receipt securities at the close of the U.S. exchange; and evaluation of any other information that could be indicative of the value of the security.

 

The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

Level 1 — unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Board’s determinations as to the fair value of investments).

 

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in the aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

The summary of the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments by inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2025 are as follows:

 

    Valuation Inputs        
    Level 1
Quoted Prices
    Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (a)
    Total Market
Value at
06/30/25
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES:                                
ASSETS (Market Value):                                
Common Stocks:                                
Computer Software and Services   $ 4,307,801     $ 742,728           $ 5,050,529  
Health Care     32,451,490       87             32,451,577  
Hotels and Gaming     750,187       1,529,105             2,279,292  
Machinery     4,574,080           $ 135,464       4,709,544  
Retail     5,653,181             0       5,653,181  
Telecommunications     13,174,292       661,177             13,835,469  
Wireless Telecommunications Services           140,000             140,000  
Other Industries (b)     203,417,738                   203,417,738  
Total Common Stocks     264,328,769       3,073,097       135,464       267,537,330  
Closed-End Funds           317,250             317,250  
Rights (b)     702,200       471,146       1       1,173,347  
Warrants (b)     1,938                   1,938  
U.S. Government Obligations           173,945,427             173,945,427  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES – ASSETS   $ 265,032,907     $ 177,806,920     $ 135,465     $ 442,975,292  
                                 
LIABILITIES (Market Value):                                
Common Stocks Sold Short (b)   $ (80,261,210 )               $ (80,261,210 )
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES – LIABILITIES   $ (80,261,210 )               $ (80,261,210 )

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    Valuation Inputs        
    Level 1
Quoted Prices
    Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (a)
    Total Market
Value at
06/30/25
 
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:*                              
LIABILITIES (Unrealized Depreciation):                                
FORWARD CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS                                
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts         $ (153,268 )         $ (153,268 )

 

 
(a) The inputs for these securities are not readily available and are derived based on the judgment of the Adviser according to procedures approved by the Board.
(b) Please refer to the Schedule of Investments (SOI) for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
* Other financial instruments are derivatives reflected in the SOI, such as options, futures, forwards, and swaps, may be valued at the unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of the instrument.

 

At June 30, 2025, the total value of Level 3 investments for the Fund was less than 1% of total net assets.

 

Fair Valuation. Fair valued securities may be common or preferred equities, warrants, options, rights, or fixed income obligations. Where appropriate, Level 3 securities are those for which market quotations are not available, such as securities not traded for several days, or for which current bids are not available, or which are restricted as to transfer. When fair valuing a security, factors to consider include recent prices of comparable securities that are publicly traded, reliable prices of securities not publicly traded, the use of valuation models, current analyst reports, valuing the income or cash flow of the issuer, or cost if the preceding factors do not apply. A significant change in the unobservable inputs could result in a lower or higher value in Level 3 securities. The circumstances of Level 3 securities are frequently monitored to determine if fair valuation measures continue to apply.

 

The Adviser reports quarterly to the Board the results of the application of fair valuation policies and procedures. These may include backtesting the prices realized in subsequent trades of these fair valued securities to fair values previously recognized.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments. The Fund may engage in various portfolio investment strategies by investing in derivative financial instruments for the purposes of increasing the income of the Fund, hedging against changes in the value of its portfolio securities and in the value of securities it intends to purchase, or hedging against a specific transaction with respect to either the currency in which the transaction is denominated or another currency. Investing in certain derivative financial instruments, including participation in currencies options, futures, or swap markets, entails certain execution, liquidity, hedging, tax, and securities, interest, credit, or currency market risks. Losses may arise if the Adviser’s prediction of movements in the direction of the securities, foreign currency, and interest rate markets is inaccurate. Losses may also arise if the counterparty does not perform its duties under a contract, or, in the event of default, the Fund may be delayed in or prevented from obtaining payments or other contractual remedies owed to it under derivative contracts. The creditworthiness of the counterparties is closely monitored in order to minimize these risks. Participation in derivative transactions involves investment risks, transaction costs, and potential losses to which the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these strategies. The consequences of these risks, transaction costs, and losses may have a negative impact on the Fund’s ability to pay distributions.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Collateral requirements differ by type of derivative. Collateral requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange traded derivatives, while collateral terms are contract specific for derivatives traded over-the-counter. Securities pledged to cover obligations of the Fund under derivative contracts are noted in the Schedule of Investments. Cash collateral, if any, pledged for the same purpose will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The Fund’s policy with respect to offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the master agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Therefore the Fund reflects derivative assets and liabilities any related collateral gross on the statement of assets and liabilities. The enforceability of the right to offset may vary by jurisdiction.

 

The Fund’s derivative contracts held at June 30, 2025, if any, are not accounted for as hedging instruments under GAAP and are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments together with the related counterparty.

 

Swap Agreements. The Fund may enter into equity contract for difference swap transactions for the purpose of increasing the income of the Fund. The use of swaps is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio security transactions. In an equity contract for difference swap, a set of future cash flows is exchanged between two counterparties. One of these cash flow streams will typically be based on a reference interest rate combined with the performance of a notional value of shares of a stock. The other will be based on the performance of the shares of a stock. Depending on the general state of short term interest rates and the returns on the Fund’s portfolio securities at the time an equity contract for difference swap transaction reaches its scheduled termination date, there is a risk that the Fund will not be able to obtain a replacement transaction or that the terms of the replacement will not be as favorable as on the expiring transaction.

 

Unrealized gains related to swaps are reported as an asset and unrealized losses are reported as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The change in value of swaps, including the accrual of periodic amounts of interest to be received or paid on swaps, is reported as unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. A realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic payment or termination of swap agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund held no investments in equity contract for difference swap agreements.

 

Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts. The Fund may engage in forward foreign exchange contracts for the purpose of hedging a specific transaction with respect to either the currency in which the transaction is denominated or another currency as deemed appropriate by the Adviser. Forward foreign exchange contracts are valued at the forward rate and are marked-to-market daily. The change in market value is included in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign exchange contracts. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

The use of forward foreign exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities, but it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase. Forward foreign exchange contracts at June 30, 2025 are reflected within the Schedule of Investments. The Fund’s volume

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

of activity in forward foreign exchange contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2025 had an average monthly notional amount of approximately $10,541,808.

 

At June 30, 2025, the value of forward foreign exchange contracts can be found in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under Assets, Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign exchange contracts. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the effect of forward foreign exchange contracts can be found in the Statement of Operations under Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Securities Sold Short, Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts, and Foreign Currency, within Net realized loss on forward foreign exchange contracts and Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign exchange contracts.

 

At June 30, 2025, the Fund’s derivative liabilities (by type) are as follows:

 

    Gross Amounts of
Recognized Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
    Gross Amounts
Available for
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
    Net Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
Liabilities                        
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts   $ 153,268           $ 153,268  

 

The following table presents the Fund’s derivative liabilities by counterparty net of the related collateral segregated by the Fund for the benefit of the counterparty as of June 30, 2025:

 

    Net Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
    Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
    Securities Pledged
as Collateral
    Cash Collateral
Pledged
    Net Amount  
Counterparty                                
State Street Bank and Trust Co.   $ 153,268     $ (153,268 )            

 

Securities Sold Short. The Fund entered into short sale transactions. Short selling involves selling securities that may or may not be owned and, at times, borrowing the same securities for delivery to the purchaser, with an obligation to replace such borrowed securities at a later date. The proceeds received from short sales are recorded as liabilities and the Fund records an unrealized gain or loss to the extent of the difference between the proceeds received and the value of an open short position on the day of determination. The Fund records a realized gain or loss when the short position is closed out. By entering into a short sale, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security sold short. Dividends on short sales are recorded as an expense by the Fund on the ex-dividend date and interest expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The broker retains collateral for the value of the open positions, which is adjusted periodically as the value of the position fluctuates. Securities sold short and details of collateral at June 30, 2025 are reflected within the Schedule of Investments. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund incurred $1,163 in service fees related to its investment positions sold short and held by the broker. These amounts are included in the Statement of Operations under Expenses, Service fees for securities sold short.

 

Foreign Currency Translations. The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments, and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the exchange rate

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in foreign exchange rates and/or changes in market prices of securities have been included in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually received. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses related to fluctuation in exchange rates between the initial purchase trade date and subsequent sale trade date is included in realized gain/(loss) on investments.

 

Foreign Securities. The Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate funds, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers.

 

Foreign Taxes. The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

 

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in securities for which the markets are restricted. Restricted securities include securities whose disposition is subject to substantial legal or contractual restrictions. The sale of restricted securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other selling expenses than the sale of securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the over-the-counter markets. Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale. Securities freely saleable among qualified institutional investors under special rules adopted by the SEC may be treated as liquid if they satisfy liquidity standards established by the Board. The continued liquidity of such securities is not as well assured as that of publicly traded securities, and accordingly the Board will monitor their liquidity. At June 30, 2025, the Fund did not hold any restricted securities.

 

Investments in Other Investment Companies. The Fund may invest, from time to time, in shares of other investment companies (or entities that would be considered investment companies but are excluded from the definition pursuant to certain exceptions under the 1940 Act) (the Acquired Funds) in accordance with the 1940 Act and related rules. Shareholders in the Fund would bear the pro rata portion of the periodic expenses of the Acquired Funds in addition to the Fund’s expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund’s pro rata portion of the periodic expenses charged by the Acquired Funds was less than one basis point.

 

Securities Transactions and Investment Income. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized gain/(loss) on investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of premium and accretion of discount) is recorded on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity method or amortized to earliest call date, if applicable. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities that are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Determination of Net Asset Value and Calculation of Expenses. Certain administrative expenses are common to, and allocated among, various affiliated funds. Such allocations are made on the basis of the Fund’s average net assets or other criteria directly affecting the expenses as determined by the Adviser pursuant to procedures established by the Board.

 

In calculating the NAV per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, redemption fees, and expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day. Distribution expenses are borne solely by the class incurring the expense.

 

Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are based on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities and foreign currency transactions held by the Fund, timing differences, and differing characterizations of distributions made by the Fund. Distributions from net investment income for federal income tax purposes include net realized gains on foreign currency transactions. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, adjustments are made to the appropriate capital accounts in the period when the differences arise. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:

 

Distributions paid from:*        
Ordinary income   $ 16,443,940  
Net long term capital gains     4,517,861  
Total distributions paid   $ 20,961,801  

 

 
* Total distributions paid differs from the Statement of Changes in Net Assets due to the utilization of equalization.

 

Provision for Income Taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment company taxable income and net capital gains. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

 

The following summarizes the tax cost of investments and the related net unrealized appreciation at June 30, 2025:

 

    Cost/
(Proceeds)
    Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
    Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Investments and other derivative instruments   $ 327,467,257     $ 92,460,312     $ (57,366,755 )   $ 35,093,557  

 

The Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as tax

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

expense in the Statement of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund did not incur any income tax, interest, or penalties. As of June 30, 2025, the Adviser has reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Fund’s net assets or results of operations. The Fund’s federal and state tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain open, subject to examination. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Fund’s tax positions to determine if adjustments to this conclusion are necessary.

 

3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions. The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.50% of the value of its average daily net assets. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides a continuous investment program for the Fund’s portfolio, oversees the administration of all aspects of the Fund’s business and affairs, and pays the compensation of all Officers and Directors of the Fund who are affiliated persons of the Adviser.

 

4. Distribution Plan. The Fund’s Board has adopted a distribution plan (the Plan) for the Advisor Class Shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Advisor Class Share Plan, payment is authorized to G. distributors, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Advisor Class Shares, the annual limitation under the Plan. Such payments are accrued daily and paid monthly.

 

5. Portfolio Securities. Purchases and sales of securities during the six months ended June 30, 2025, other than short term securities and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $159,575,369 and $116,739,941, respectively.

 

6. Transactions with Affiliates and Other Arrangements. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund paid $61,297 in brokerage commissions on security trades to G.research, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. The amount of such expenses paid through this directed brokerage arrangement during this period was $4,172.

 

The cost of calculating the Fund’s NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. Under the sub-administration agreement with Bank of New York Mellon, the fees paid include the cost of calculating the Fund’s NAV. The Fund reimburses the Adviser for this service. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Fund accrued $22,500 in accounting fees in the Statement of Operations.

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Fund’s Adviser and its affiliates beneficially owned greater than 46.5% of the voting securities of the Fund. This includes accounts for which the affiliates of the Adviser have voting control but disclaim pecuniary interest.

 

The Fund pays retainer and per meeting fees to Directors not affiliated with the Adviser, plus specified amounts to the Lead Director and Audit Committee Chairman. Directors are also reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. Directors who are directors or employees of the Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Fund.

 

7. Line of Credit. The Fund participates in an unsecured and uncommitted line of credit, which expires on February 25, 2026 and may be renewed annually, of up to $150,000,000 under which it may borrow up to 10% of its net assets from the bank for temporary borrowing purposes. Borrowings under this arrangement bear

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

interest at a floating rate equal to the higher of the Overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 135 basis points or the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 135 basis points in effect on that day. This amount, if any, would be included in “Interest expense” in the Statement of Operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, there were no borrowings outstanding under the line of credit.

 

8. Capital Stock. The Fund offers Class AAA Shares and Advisor Class Shares to investors without a front-end sales charge. Class AAA Shares are available directly through the Distributor or through the Fund’s transfer agent. Advisor Class Shares are available through registered broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries that have entered into appropriate selling agreements with the Distributor.

 

The Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2.00% on all classes of shares that are redeemed or exchanged on or before the seventh day after the date of a purchase. The redemption fee is deducted from the proceeds otherwise payable to the redeeming shareholders and is retained by the Fund as an increase in paid-in capital. The redemption fees retained by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, if any, can be found in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets under Redemption Fees.

 

Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2024
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class AAA                                
Shares sold     335,785     $ 3,607,854       4,913,140     $ 52,355,610  
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions                 1,641,307       17,644,044  
Shares redeemed     (1,445,818 )     (15,598,174 )     (8,516,328 )     (92,076,637 )
Net decrease     (1,110,033 )   $ (11,990,320 )     (1,961,881 )   $ (22,076,983 )
Advisor Class                                
Shares sold     367,596     $ 3,923,393       484,517     $ 5,202,680  
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions                 247,296       2,633,701  
Shares redeemed     (1,577,955 )     (16,754,950 )     (1,747,930 )     (18,509,835 )
Net decrease     (1,210,359 )   $ (12,831,557 )     (1,016,117 )   $ (10,673,454 )

 

ReFlow Services, LLC. The Fund may participate in the ReFlow Services, LLC liquidity program (ReFlow), which is designed to provide an alternative liquidity source for funds experiencing redemptions. To pay cash to shareholders who redeem their shares on a given day, a fund typically must hold cash in its portfolio, liquidate portfolio securities, or borrow money. ReFlow provides participating funds with another source of cash by standing ready to purchase shares from a fund up to the amount of the fund’s net redemptions on a given day, cumulatively limited to 3% of the outstanding voting shares of a fund. ReFlow generally redeems those shares (in cash or in-kind) when the Fund experiences net sales, at the end of a maximum holding period determined by ReFlow, at other times at ReFlow’s discretion, or at the direction of the participating fund. In return for this service, a participating fund will pay a fee to ReFlow at a rate determined by a daily auction with other participating mutual funds. This fee, if any, is shown in the Statement of Operations.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2025 the Fund did not utilize ReFlow.

 

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The Gabelli ABC Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

9. Indemnifications. The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Fund’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

10. Segment Reporting. The Fund’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer act as the Fund’s chief operating decision maker (CODM), as defined in Topic 280, assessing performance and making decisions about resource allocation. The CODM has determined that the Fund has a single operating segment based on the fact that the CODM monitors the operating results of the Fund as a whole and the Fund’s long-term strategic asset allocation is guided by the Fund’s investment objective and principal investment strategies, and executed by the Fund’s portfolio management team, comprised of investment professionals employed by the Adviser. The financial information provided to and reviewed by the CODM is consistent with that presented in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments, Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights.

 

11. Subsequent Events. Management has evaluated the impact on the Fund of all subsequent events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Gabelli Funds and Your Personal Privacy

 

 

Who are we?

 

The Gabelli Funds are investment companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. We are managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, which is affiliated with GAMCO Investors, Inc. that is a publicly held company with subsidiaries and affiliates that provide investment advisory services for a variety of clients.

 

What kind of non-public information do we collect about you if you become a fund shareholder?

 

If you apply to open an account directly with us, you will be giving us some non-public information about yourself. The non-public information we collect about you is:

 

Information you give us on your application form. This could include your name, address, telephone number, social security number, bank account number, and other information.

 

Information about your transactions with us, any transactions with our affiliates, and transactions with the entities we hire to provide services to you. This would include information about the shares that you buy or redeem. If we hire someone else to provide services — like a transfer agent — we will also have information about the transactions that you conduct through them.

 

What information do we disclose and to whom do we disclose it?

 

We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our customers or former customers to anyone other than our affiliates, our service providers who need to know such information, and as otherwise permitted by law. If you want to find out what the law permits, you can read the privacy rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are in volume 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248. The Commission often posts information about its regulations on its website, www.sec.gov.

 

What do we do to protect your personal information?

 

We restrict access to non-public personal information about you to the people who need to know that information in order to provide services to you or the fund and to ensure that we are complying with the laws governing the securities business. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to keep your personal information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(b) An open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must file the information required by Item 13 of Form N-1A.

 

    The Financial Highlights are attached herewith.

 

The Gabelli ABC Fund

Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:

 

            Income (Loss) from Investment Operations     Distributions                             Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Year Ended
December 31 
  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)     Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     Total from Investment Operations     Net Investment Income     Net Realized Gain on Investments     Total Distributions     Redemption Fees(a)(b)     Net Asset Value, End of Period     Total Return†     Net Assets, End of Period (in 000’s)     Net
Investment Income
(Loss)
  Operating
Expenses(c)(d)
  Portfolio Turnover Rate  
Class AAA                                                                                    
2025(e)   $ 10.74     $ 0.17     $ 0.10     $ 0.27     $     $     $     $     $ 11.01       2.51 %   $ 380,370       3.26 %(f)     0.96 %(f)     48 %
2024     10.44       0.35       0.48       0.83       (0.39 )     (0.14 )     (0.53 )     0.00       10.74       7.89       383,130       3.24       0.87 (g)     155  
2023     10.09       0.33       0.37       0.70       (0.35 )           (0.35 )     0.00       10.44       6.93       392,723       3.18       0.85       157  
2022     10.44       0.08       (0.29 )     (0.21 )     (0.14 )           (0.14 )     0.00       10.09       (2.01 )     447,336       0.80       0.79       156  
2021     10.46       0.02       0.44       0.46       (0.05 )     (0.43 )     (0.48 )     0.00       10.44       4.37       489,797       0.15       0.77       205  
2020     10.21       0.02       0.27       0.29       (0.04 )     (0.00 )(b)     (0.04 )     0.00       10.46       2.90       552,051       0.21       0.73       251  
Advisor Class                                                              
2025(e)   $ 10.64     $ 0.16     $ 0.09     $ 0.25     $     $     $     $     $ 10.89       2.35 %   $ 50,058       3.04 %(f)     1.21 %(f)     48 %
2024     10.34       0.32       0.48       0.80       (0.36 )     (0.14 )     (0.50 )     0.00       10.64       7.67       61,796       3.00       1.12 (g)     155  
2023     9.99       0.30       0.37       0.67       (0.32 )           (0.32 )     0.00       10.34       6.68       70,564       2.90       1.10       157  
2022     10.34       0.05       (0.29 )     (0.24 )     (0.11 )           (0.11 )     0.00       9.99       (2.35 )     121,084       0.48       1.04       156  
2021     10.36       (0.05 )     0.48       0.43       (0.02 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )     0.00       10.34       4.15       168,445       (0.43 )     1.02       205  
2020     10.10       0.00 (b)     0.27       0.27       (0.01 )     (0.00 )(b)     (0.01 )     0.00       10.36       2.70       167,311       0.01       0.98       251  

 

 
Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of the period including reinvestment of distributions. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized.
(a) Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
(b) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(c) The Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. For all periods presented, there was no material impact on the expense ratios.
(d) The Fund incurred dividend expense and service fees on securities sold short. If these expenses and fees had not been incurred, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 would have been 0.60%, 0.57%, 0.63%, 0.58%, 0.57%, and 0.57% (Class AAA) and 0.85%, 0.82%, 0.88%, 0.83%, 0.82%, and 0.82% (Advisor Class), respectively.
(e) For the six months ended June 30, 2025, unaudited.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Ratio of operating expenses includes advisory fee reduction on unsupervised assets. For the year ended December 31, 2024, there was no material impact on the expense ratios.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Unless the following information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7, an open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must disclose the aggregate remuneration paid by the company during the period covered by the report to:

 

(1) All directors and all members of any advisory board for regular compensation;

 

Vincent D. Enright $10,000
Mary E. Hauck $8,500
Werner J. Roeder $9,000

 

(2) Each director and each member of an advisory board for special compensation; $0

 

(3) All officers; $0 and

 

(4) Each person of whom any officer or director of the Fund is an affiliated person. $0

 

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

At its meeting on February 12, 2025, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Fund approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement with the Adviser for the Fund on the basis of the recommendation by the trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund (the Independent Board Members). The following paragraphs summarize the material information and factors considered by the Independent Board Members as well as their conclusions relative to such factors.

 

1) The nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser.

 

The Board Members reviewed in detail the nature and extent of the services provided by the Adviser under the Advisory Agreement and the quality of those services over the past year. The Board noted that these services included managing the investment program of the Fund (including the purchase and sale of portfolio securities), overseeing all of the Fund’s third party service providers, and providing general corporate services. The Board Members considered that the Adviser also provided, at its expense, office facilities for use by the Fund and supervisory personnel responsible for supervising the performance of administrative, accounting and related services for the Fund, including monitoring to assure compliance with stated investment policies and restrictions under the 1940 Act and related securities regulations. The Board Members noted that, in addition to managing the investment program for the Fund, the Adviser provided certain non-advisory and compliance services, including services under the Fund’s Rule 38a-1 compliance program.

 

The Board Members also considered that the Adviser provided services to shareholders of the Fund who had invested through various programs offered by certain third party financial intermediaries. The Board noted that the Adviser had engaged BNY, at the Adviser’s expense, to assist it in performing certain of its administrative functions. The Board Members concluded that the nature and extent of the services provided were reasonable and appropriate in relation to the advisory fee, that the level of services provided had not diminished over the past year, and that the quality of such services continued to be high.

 

 

 

 

The Board Members reviewed the personnel responsible for providing services to the Fund and concluded, based on their experience and interaction with the Adviser, that (i) the Adviser was able to retain quality personnel, (ii) the Adviser and its agents exhibited a high level of diligence and attention to detail in carrying out their advisory and administrative responsibilities under the Advisory Agreement, (iii) the Adviser was responsive to requests of the Board, (iv) the scope and depth of the Adviser’s resources was adequate, and (v) the Adviser had kept the Board apprised of developments relating to the Fund and the industry in general. The Board Members evaluated these factors based on their direct experience with the Adviser and in consultation with Fund Counsel. The Board Members also focused on the Adviser’s reputation and long standing relationship with the Fund. The Board Members also believed that the Adviser had devoted substantial resources and made substantial commitments to address new regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Fund. The Board Members concluded that the nature and extent of the services provided were reasonable and appropriate in relation to the advisory fee, that the level of services provided had not diminished over the past year, and that the quality of such services continued to be high.

 

2) The performance of the Fund and the Adviser.

 

The Independent Board Members reviewed the short-, medium- and long-term performance (as of December 31, 2024) of the Fund against a peer group of seven other comparable funds prepared by the Adviser (the “Adviser Performance Peer Group”) and against a peer group prepared by Broadridge (the “Broadridge Performance Peer Group,” and together with the Adviser Performance Peer Group, the “Performance Peer Groups”) consisting of all retail and institutional alternative event driven funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Independent Board Members noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first quartile for the one- and three-year periods, and the second quartile for the five- and ten- year periods, as measured against the Adviser Performance Peer Group. Against the Broadridge Performance Peer Group, the Independent Board Members noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the one- and three-year periods, and in the third quintile for the five- and ten-year periods. The Board Members concluded that the Fund’s performance was reasonable in comparison to that of the Performance Peer Groups.

 

In connection with its assessment of the performance of the Adviser, the Board Members considered the Adviser’s financial condition and whether it had the resources necessary to continue to carry out its functions under the Advisory Agreement. The Board Members concluded that the Adviser had the financial resources necessary to continue to perform its obligations under the Advisory Agreement and to continue to provide the high quality services that it has provided to the Fund to date.

 

3) The cost of the advisory services and the profits to the Adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund.

 

In connection with the Board Members’ consideration of the cost of the advisory services and the profits to the Adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, the Board Members considered a number of factors. First, the Board Members compared the level of the advisory fee for the Fund against an Adviser expense peer group (the “Adviser Expense Peer Group”) and against an expense peer group of alternative multi-strategy funds selected by Broadridge (the “Broadridge Expense Peer Group,” and together with the Adviser Expense Peer Group, the “Expense Peer Groups”). The Board Members also considered comparative non-management fee expenses and comparative total fund expenses of the Fund and the Expense Peer Groups. The Board Members considered this information as useful in assessing whether the Adviser was providing services at a cost that was competitive with other similar funds. The Board Members noted that the Fund’s advisory fee ratio and total expense ratio were below the median when compared to those of the Expense Peer Groups.

 

The Board Members also reviewed the fees charged by the Adviser to provide similar advisory services to other RICs or accounts with similar investment objectives, noting that the fees charged by the Adviser were comparable to the Fund. Board Members also considered an analysis prepared by the Adviser of the estimated profitability to the Adviser of its relationship with the Fund and reviewed with the Adviser its cost allocation methodology in connection with its profitability. In this regard, the Board Members reviewed pro forma income statements of the Adviser for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Board Members considered one analysis for the Adviser with respect to its profitability as a whole, and a second analysis for the Adviser with respect to the profitability of its advisory relationship with the Fund. With respect to the Fund-specific profitability analysis, the Board Members received an analysis based on the Fund’s average net assets during the period as well as a pro forma analysis of profitability at higher and lower asset levels. The Board Members concluded that the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser was not excessive.

 

 

 

 

4) The extent to which economies of scale will be realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels reflect those economies of scale.

 

With respect to the Board Members’ consideration of economies of scale, the Board Members discussed whether economies of scale would be realized by the Fund at higher asset levels. The Board Members also reviewed data from the Expense Peer Groups to assess whether the funds in the Expense Peer Groups had advisory fee breakpoints and, if so, at what asset levels. The Board Members also assessed whether certain of the Adviser’s costs would increase if asset levels rise. The Board Members noted the Fund’s current size and concluded that they were unable to assess at this time whether economies of scale would be realized if the Fund were to experience significant asset growth. In the event there were to be significant asset growth in the Fund, the Board Members determined to reassess whether the advisory fee appropriately took into account any economies of scale that had been realized as a result of that growth.

 

5) Other Factors

 

In addition to the above factors, the Board Members also discussed other benefits received by the Adviser from its management of the Fund. The Board Members considered that the Adviser does use soft dollars in connection with its management of the Fund.

 

Based on a consideration of all these factors in their totality, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s advisory fee was fair and reasonable with respect to the quality of services provided and in light of the other factors described above that the Board deemed relevant. Accordingly, the Board Members determined to approve the continuation of the Fund’s Advisory Agreement. The Board Members based their decision on evaluations of all these factors as a whole and did not consider any one factor as all-important or controlling.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

 

Item 16. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)   Not applicable.

 

(a)(2)   Not applicable.

 

(a)(3)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

(a)(4)   There were no written solicitations to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the Registrant to 10 or more persons.

 

(a)(5)   There was no change in the Registrant’s independent public accountant during the period covered by the report.

 

(b)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) Gabelli Investor Funds, Inc.  
     
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John C. Ball  
  John C. Ball, Principal Executive Officer  
     
Date September 4, 2025  

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John C. Ball  
  John C. Ball, Principal Executive Officer  
     
Date September 4, 2025  

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John C. Ball  
  John C. Ball, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer  
     
Date September 4, 2025  

 

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

 

 


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