BCV: Attractive Discount And Strong Returns Through Convertible Exposure

Bancroft Fund offers exposure to convertible securities, trading at an attractive 11.5% discount and yielding 5.56%. BCV's portfolio is leveraged modestly through a preferred offering, and we've seen it deliver strong results, particularly over the last year. That has pushed the fund to outperform benchmarks recently by a wide margin, aided by some narrowing discounts but also underlying portfolio positioning.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 11, 2025

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 27, 2025

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 10% to $1.40 From $1.28

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 10% increase from $0.32 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $1.40 from $1.28 per share. The increase underscores the strength of the Fund's NAV total return of 20% year to date.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 26, 2025

BCV: An Improving Convertible Bond Fund, Should Be Better Than Traditional Bonds

The Bancroft Fund offers strong inflation protection and superior asset allocation by focusing almost entirely on convertible securities, avoiding traditional bonds. Recent outperformance is driven by timely investments in MP Materials and Uber, yet the fund's yield lags most convertible bond peers. There is a large probability that bonds will deliver negative real returns going forward due to U.S. dollar devaluation, which makes convertibles the best choice for bond investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2025

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • May 14, 2025

BCV: Decent, But Not Amazing Compared To Other Convertible Funds

The Bancroft Fund offers a 7.12% yield, outperforming most domestic stock or bond indices but lagging behind its peers in yield and historical performance. The fund primarily invests in convertible bonds, which provide equity-like gains and inflation protection, making it appealing for income-focused investors wary of traditional bonds. Despite underperforming in the first half of 2024, the fund's net asset value has been up since May, and it fully covered its distributions through unrealized capital gains.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2024

Bancroft Fund: This 8%-Yielding CEF Provides Some Income, But It's Nothing Special

The Bancroft Fund offers a high yield of 8.17% for income-focused investors, but its yield is relatively low compared to other similar closed-end funds. The BCV closed-end fund's share price performance over the past five years is discouraging, as it has declined by 25.63%. The fund's holdings primarily consist of convertible securities, with only one common stock position. This is a bit less common equity exposure than peers.

Seeking Alpha • May 28, 2024

BCV And ECF: Convertible Bond Exposure, Offering Yield With Upside Potential

Bancroft Fund and Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offer diversified exposure to convertible debt investments. Convertible bonds offer yield as fixed-income investments but also potential upside through conversion into common stock. Higher interest rates are leading to higher yields and more issuances of convertibles by higher-rated companies.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2023

BCV: Stay On The Sidelines Until The Right Market Conditions

The Bancroft Fund is a closed-end fund that focuses on convertible securities for current income and capital appreciation. BCV's distribution appears aggressive relative to the fund's long-term historical returns. Current market conditions are not conducive for convertible bonds as both equity and fixed income markets remain in bear markets.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 12, 2023

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.32 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.32 per share cash distribution payable on September 22, 2023 to common shareholders of record on September 15, 2023.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 25, 2023