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The GDL Fund

The GDL Fund

GDLNYSEFinancial Services● Active
$8.47
+$0.04(+0.47%)
Market Cap$94816145
P/E Ratio—
52W High$8.67
52W Low$8.15
Overview

The GDL Fund (GDL) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

GDL · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$436,670▲ +5458275.0% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$436,670
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+5458275.0%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$436,670
Q4 2025
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$436,670Cash on Hand
Total Debt$0Total Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt+$436,670Net Cash Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 100%Debt 0%

The GDL Fund has a net cash position of $436,670, holding more cash than debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$436,670 − $0 = +$436,670

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
GDL annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$0.4M+5458275.0%
Dec 31, 2024$0.0M-100.0%
Dec 31, 2023$0.1M-92.7%
Dec 31, 2022$1.4M+309.7%
Dec 31, 2021$0.3M+934.8%
GDL cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Financial Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPM
$1.48T172.2%#2
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-B
$373.31B35.4%#3
Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
V
$21.99B3.6%#4
Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated
MA
$10.90B2.5%
#5
The GDL Fund
The GDL FundYOU
GDL
$0.4M0.5%
Financial Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

The GDL Fund (GDL) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $436,670, comprising $436,670 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as The GDL Fund cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as The GDL Fund cash reserves or cash position.

The GDL Fund annual cash on hand history shows increased +5458275.0% in 2025: increased +5458275.0% in 2025. The GDL Fund cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

The GDL Fund carries total debt of $0 against cash of $436,670, resulting in a net cash position of +$436,670. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

GDL cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, The GDL Fund (GDL) has $436,670 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $436,670 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (December 31, 2025): $436,670. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · The GDL Fund · The GDL Fund SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025