Investment Strategy |
Jan. 28, 2026 |
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| Gabelli Media Mogul Fund | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Strategy [Heading] | Principal Investment Strategies |
| Strategy Narrative [Text Block] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in the media industry. Media industry companies are companies that are primarily engaged in the production, sale and distribution of goods or services used in the media industry. Media industry companies are companies that derive at least 50% of their revenue from the production or distribution of information and entertainment content, and may include television and radio stations, motion picture companies, print publishing and providers of internet content, as well as satellite service providers, cable service providers and advertising service providers. The Fund will specifically invest in companies that were spun-off from Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) as constituted in 2001, as well as in companies that resulted from subsequent mergers of any such spin-offs or stocks that track performance of such spin-offs or companies that resulted from subsequent mergers of any such spin-offs, and in public companies in which Liberty Media and its successor companies invest. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Liberty Media was spun off from AT&T Corporation in August 2001, as an amalgamation of, among others, media and telecommunications related assets. The company’s chairman and largest shareholder since inception has been Dr. John C. Malone. Since 2001, Liberty Media has engaged in a series of spin-offs, split-offs, mergers, and tracking stock issuances. Tracking stocks are generally common stocks issued by a parent company that track performance of a particular division of a company without having claim on the assets of the division or the parent company. The current investable universe includes U.S. and non-U.S. listed companies in all capitalization ranges in the media industry. The Adviser will weight these securities utilizing factors including, but not limited to the attractiveness of a security’s valuation and the potential for a catalyst or event that might surface underlying value in a particular security. |
| Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in the media industry. |
| Gabelli Pet Parents'(TM) Fund | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Strategy [Heading] | Principal Investment Strategies |
| Strategy Narrative [Text Block] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in common and preferred shares of publicly traded domestic and foreign companies of all capitalization ranges in the pet industry. The pet industry includes companies that offer services and products for pets and pet owners (“Pet Parents”). Such companies will generally derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from, or will devote at least 50% of their assets to the following sectors: manufacturers and distributors of pet food, pet supplies, veterinary pharmaceuticals, veterinary wellness, veterinary and other pet services, pet equipment, pet toys, and products and services that support Pet Parents regarding their pet activities (hereinafter the “Pet Industry”). The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The Adviser’s investment philosophy with respect to securities is to identify assets that are selling in the public market at a discount to their private market value (“PMV”). The Adviser defines PMV as the value informed purchasers are willing to pay to acquire assets with similar characteristics. The Adviser also generally evaluates an issuer’s free cash flow and long-term earnings trends. Finally, the Adviser looks for a catalyst, something indigenous to the company, its industry or geographic positioning that may surface additional value, including, but not limited to, industry developments, regulatory changes, changes in management, sale or spin-off of a division, or the development of a profitable new business.
The Fund is intended for investors seeking capital appreciation. It is not intended for those who wish to play short-term swings in the stock market. |
| Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in common and preferred shares of publicly traded domestic and foreign companies of all capitalization ranges in the pet industry. |
| Gabelli Food of All Nations Fund | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Strategy [Heading] | Principal Investment Strategies |
| Strategy Narrative [Text Block] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks and preferred stocks of domestic and foreign companies of all capitalization ranges in the food and beverage industries. As part of the 80% Policy, under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest in securities of issuers, or related investments thereof, located in at least three countries, and at least 40% of the Fund’s net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers or related investments thereof. Companies in the food and beverage industries are companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from or devote at least 50% of their assets to the food and beverage industries, these companies include companies that manufacture, sell or distribute crops or raise livestock, operate fisheries or own nontobacco plantations; brewers, distillers and vintners; food distributors and retailers; hypermarkets and super centers; packaged foods and meats; and soft drinks. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The portfolio manager’s investment philosophy with respect to equity securities is to identify assets that are selling in the public market at a discount to their private market value (“PMV”). The portfolio manager defines PMV as the value informed purchasers are willing to pay to acquire assets with similar characteristics. The portfolio manager considers factors such as price, earnings expectations, earnings and price histories, balance sheet characteristics, and perceived management skills. The portfolio manager also considers changes in economic and political outlooks as well as individual corporate developments. The portfolio manager will sell any Fund investments that lose their perceived value relative to other investments. |
| Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks and preferred stocks of domestic and foreign companies of all capitalization ranges in the food and beverage industries. |
| Gabelli RBI Fund | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Strategy [Heading] | Principal Investment Strategies |
| Strategy Narrative [Text Block] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in equity securities, such as common stock, of domestic and foreign services and equipment companies focused on physical asset development, including roads, bridges, and infrastructure (RBI). The Adviser selects companies which it believes are currently undervalued and have the potential to benefit from domestic and global reinvestment and development of physical assets, including roads, bridges, and other infrastructure-related industries. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The Adviser’s investment process emphasizes a bottom-up approach to stock selection, focused on global exposure, risk mitigation, and fundamental analysis. In addition, the Adviser evaluates each company in its global universe using proprietary equity analysis, with a focus on core competencies.
The Adviser’s investment philosophy with respect to securities is to identify assets that are selling in the public market at a discount to their private market value (“PMV”). The Adviser defines PMV as the value informed purchasers are willing to pay to acquire assets with similar characteristics. The Adviser also generally evaluates an issuer’s free cash flow and long-term earnings trends. Finally, the Adviser looks for a catalyst, something indigenous to the company, its industry or geographic positioning that may surface additional value, including, but not limited to, industry developments, regulatory changes, changes in management, sale or spin-off of a division, or the development of a profitable new business. The current investable universe includes U.S. and non-U.S. listed companies in all capitalization ranges in the industrials industry.
The Fund is intended for investors seeking capital appreciation. It is not intended for those who wish to play short-term swings in the stock market. |
| Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text] | Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in equity securities, such as common stock, of domestic and foreign services and equipment companies focused on physical asset development, including roads, bridges, and infrastructure (RBI). |