# Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV-PA)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/BCV-PA · data as of 2026-10-15 19:56 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV-PA), nexqual.com/BCV-PA" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 19.01 (-1.96% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 19.39 · day 18.87–19.68 · 52w 18.85–22.79 · market cap null · ASE

## Key facts
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $27K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($27K).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -10.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -5.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.

## Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Vanekris Anthonie C | Director | 1,150 | $27K | 53.5% | No |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -10.0% | -5.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -10.0% | -1.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| Max drawdown | -14.2% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -15.7% (Oct 2024→Oct 2026) |

## Peers
ECF-PA (Ellsworth Growth and Income Fun) USD 19.09 +0.85% · GAB-PH (Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) USD 18.8 +0.75% · GGN-PB (GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Reou) USD 18.34 +0.33% · GUT-PC (Gabelli Utility Trust (The) 5.3) USD 19.93 -0.04% · GDV-PH (The Gabelli Dividend & Income T) USD 21.83 -1.80%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/BCV-PA · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt