BANCROFT FUND LTD (BCV) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 22 corporate insiders have executed 116 transactions totaling $3.0M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$2.5M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 5, 2026 involved a sale of 1,300 shares valued at $28.9K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for BCV in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for BCV in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for BCV is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 10/100 and a net flow of -$2.5M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at BANCROFT FUND LTD (BCV) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 22 insiders are actively trading BCV stock, having executed 116 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Mario J. Gabelli (Executive), who has made 50 transactions totaling $2.6M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 1,300 | $22.26 | $28.9K | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Andrew Dinsmore James | Executive | Purchase | 220 | $21.50 | $4.7K | |
| Oct 20, 2025 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 1,000 | $23.43 | $23.4K | |
| Aug 29, 2024 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 4,000 | $16.38 | $65.5K | |
| Jul 29, 2024 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 1,500 | $16.31 | $24.5K | |
| Apr 11, 2024 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 2,000 | $15.46 | $30.9K | |
| Mar 28, 2024 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 4,000 | $15.90 | $63.6K | |
| Mar 28, 2024 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 2,000 | $15.90 | $31.8K | |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Chester Ball John | Executive | Purchase | 16 | $15.72 | $252 | |
| Feb 2, 2024 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 2,000 | $15.40 | $30.8K | |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Andrew Dinsmore James | Executive | Purchase | 300 | $15.41 | $4.6K | |
| Dec 28, 2023 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 1,732 | $16.26 | $28.2K | |
| Dec 7, 2023 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 1,000 | $15.15 | $15.2K | |
| Oct 26, 2023 | J. Gabelli Mario | Executive | Sale | 4,000 | $14.22 | $56.9K | |
| Jun 12, 2023 | C. Vanekris Anthonie | Executive | Sale | 350 | $16.98 | $5.9K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 63 | $2.7M | 87.5% |
Purchase(P) | 30 | $290.2K | 9.2% |
Other(J) | 12 | $102.8K | 3.3% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 9 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at BANCROFT FUND LTD has increased, with 22 insiders executing 116 transactions across all time. Total sales of $2.7M significantly outpace purchases of $290.2K, resulting in a net outflow of $2.5M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.