|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
|
|
Gross Amounts
Available for Offset
in the Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
|
|
Financial
Instruments
|
|
Cash
Collateral
Pledged
|
|
Net Amount
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
|
|
$13,205
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$13,205
|
Securities Sold Short.
The Fund may enter into short sale transactions. Short selling
involves selling securities that may or may not be owned and, at times, borrowing the same securities for delivery to the purchaser, with an obligation to replace such borrowed securities at a later date. The proceeds received from short sales are
recorded as liabilities and the Fund records an unrealized gain or loss to the extent of the difference between the proceeds received and the value of an open short position on the day of determination. The Fund records a realized gain or loss when
the short position is closed out. By entering into a short sale, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security sold short. Dividends on short sales are recorded as an expense by the Fund on the ex-dividend date
and interest expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The broker retains collateral for the value of the open positions, which is adjusted periodically as the value of the position fluctuates. At December 31, 2013, there were no short sales
outstanding.
Foreign Currency Translations.
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S.
dollars. Foreign currencies, investments, and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the exchange rate prevailing
on the respective dates of such transactions. Unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in foreign exchange rates and/or changes in market prices of securities have been included in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and
foreign currency translations. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
date and settlement date on investment securities transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund
and the amounts actually received. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses related to fluctuation in exchange rates between the initial purchase trade date and subsequent sale trade date is included in realized gain/(loss) on investments.
Foreign Securities.
The Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities
of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate funds, less complete financial information about
companies, and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
Foreign Taxes.
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency
repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Restricted Securities.
The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in securities for which the markets are
restricted. Restricted securities include securities whose disposition is subject to substantial legal or contractual restrictions. The sale of restricted securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer
discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the
over-the-counter
markets.
Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale. Securities freely saleable among qualified institutional investors under special rules adopted by the SEC may be treated as
liquid if they satisfy liquidity standards established by the Board. The continued liquidity of such securities is not as well assured as that of publicly traded securities, and accordingly the Board will monitor their liquidity. For the restricted
securities the Fund held as of December 31, 2013, refer to the Schedule of Investments.
Securities
Transactions and Investment Income.
Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized gain or loss on investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of premium and
accretion of discount) is recorded on the accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from
foreign securities that are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.
Determination of Net Asset Value and Calculation of Expenses.
Certain administrative expenses are common to, and
allocated among, various affiliated funds. Such allocations are made on the basis of each funds average net assets or other criteria directly affecting the expenses as determined by the Adviser pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
In calculating the NAV per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, redemption
fees, and expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day. Distribution expenses are borne solely by the class incurring the
expense.
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Custodian Fee Credits.
When cash balances are maintained in the
custody account, the Fund receives credits which are used to offset custodian fees. The gross expenses paid under the custody arrangement are included in custodian fees in the Statement of Operations with the corresponding expense offset, if any,
shown as Custodian fee credits.
Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are based on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These
differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities and foreign currency transactions held by the Fund and timing differences. Distributions from net investment income for federal income tax
purposes include net realized gains on foreign currency transactions. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent; adjustments are made to the appropriate capital accounts in
the period when the differences arise. Permanent differences are primarily due to the tax treatment of currency gains and losses and recharacterization of distributions. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. For the year
ended December 31, 2013, reclassifications were made to increase accumulated net investment loss by $21,232 and decrease accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions by $21,232.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
|
Distributions paid from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ordinary income
|
|
|
|
$78,863
|
|
|
|
|
|
$89,977
|
|
|
Return of capital
|
|
|
|
5,138
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$84,001
|
|
|
|
|
|
$89,977
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for Income Taxes.
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated
investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
substantially all of its net investment company taxable income and net capital gains. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
As of December 31, 2013, the components of accumulated earnings/losses on a tax basis were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated capital loss carryforwards
|
|
$
|
(1,701,641
|
)
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
2,259,727
|
|
Other Temporary Differences*
|
|
|
13,205
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
571,291
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Other temporary differences are primarily due to adjustments on forward foreign exchange contracts.
|
At December 31, 2013, the Fund had net capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes which are available to
reduce future required distributions of net capital gains to shareholders. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward for an unlimited period capital losses incurred in years beginning
after December 22, 2010. In addition, these losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in
pre-enactment
taxable years. As a result of the rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may have
an increased likelihood of expiring unused. Additionally, post enactment capital losses that are carried
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
forward will retain their character as either short term or long term capital losses rather than being considered all short term as under previous law.
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Loss Carryforward Available through 2016
|
|
$
|
1,178,191
|
|
Capital Loss Carryforward Available through 2017
|
|
|
379,911
|
|
Long term Capital Loss Carryforward Post-Effective With No Expiration
|
|
|
143,539
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Capital Loss Carryforwards
|
|
$
|
1,701,641
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On December 31, 2012, there was a large redemption by an unaffiliated shareholder. The
reduction in assets caused a change in control of ownership of the Fund. This change in the control of ownership will limit the Funds ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in future years.
At December 31, 2013, the differences between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation were primarily due to
mark-to-market adjustments on investments in passive foreign investment companies and adjustments on income from an investment in a defaulted security.
The following summarizes the tax cost of investments and the related net unrealized appreciation at December 31, 2013:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
|
|
|
Net Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
Investments
|
|
|
$18,350,506
|
|
|
|
$2,803,756
|
|
|
|
$(530,801)
|
|
|
|
$2,272,955
|
|
The Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of
preparing the Funds tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as
tax expense in the Statement of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund did not incur any interest or penalties. As of December 31, 2013,
the Adviser has reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Funds net assets or results of operations. Tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2013, remain subject to examination by the
Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Funds tax positions to determine if adjustments to this conclusion are necessary.
3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions.
The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the
Advisory Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the value of its average daily net assets. In accordance with the Advisory
Agreement, the Adviser provides a continuous investment program for the Funds portfolio, oversees the administration of all aspects of the Funds business and affairs, and pays the compensation of all Officers and Directors of the Fund
who are affiliated persons of the Adviser.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee
and/or to reimburse expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the annualized total operating expenses of the Fund (excluding brokerage, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) until at least
May 1, 2014, at no more than 2.00%, 2.00%, 2.75%, and 1.75% of the value of the Funds average daily net assets for Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I Shares, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the
Adviser reimbursed the Fund in the amount of $45,891. In addition, the Fund has agreed, during the two year period following any waiver or reimbursement by the Adviser, to repay such amount to the extent, after giving
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
effect to the repayment, such adjusted annualized total operating expenses of the Fund would not exceed 2.00%, 2.00%, 2.75%, and 1.75% of the value of the Funds average daily net assets for
Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I, respectively. The agreement is renewable annually. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the cumulative amount which the Fund may repay the Adviser is $119,281.
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2012, expiring December 31, 2014
|
|
$
|
73,390
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2013, expiring December 31, 2015
|
|
|
45,891
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
119,281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Corporation pays each Director who is not considered to be an affiliated person an annual
retainer of $6,000 plus $1,000 for each Board meeting attended, and they are reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $1,000 per meeting attended. The Chairman of the Audit
Committee receives an annual fee of $3,000, and the Lead Director receives an annual fee of $2,000. A Director may receive a single meeting fee, allocated among the participating funds, for attending certain meetings held on behalf of multiple
funds. Directors who are directors or employees of the Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Corporation.
4. Distribution Plan.
The Funds Board has adopted a distribution plan (the Plan) for each class of shares, except for Class I Shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940
Act. Under the Class AAA, Class A, and Class C Share Plans, payments are authorized to G.distributors, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Fund, at annual rates of 0.25%, 0.25%, and 1.00%, respectively, of the average daily
net assets of those classes, the annual limitations under each Plan. Such payments are accrued daily and paid monthly.
5. Portfolio Securities.
Purchases and sales of securities during the year ended December 31, 2013, other than short
term securities and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $19,751,207 and $9,715,258, respectively.
6.
Transactions with Affiliates.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid brokerage commissions on security trades of $6,002 to G.research, Inc. (formerly Gabelli & Company, Inc.), an affiliate of the
Adviser. Additionally the Distributor retained a total of $243 from investors representing commissions (sales charges and underwriting fees) on sales and redemptions of Fund shares.
The cost of calculating the Funds NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. The Adviser did not
seek a reimbursement during the year ended December 31, 2013.
7. Line of Credit.
The Fund participates in
an unsecured line of credit of up to $75,000,000 under which it may borrow up to 10% of its net assets from the custodian for temporary borrowing purposes. Borrowings under this arrangement bear interest at the higher of the sum of the overnight
LIBOR rate plus 100 basis points or the sum of the federal funds rate plus 100 basis points at the time of borrowing. This amount, if any, would be included in interest expense in the Statement of Operations. At December 31, 2013,
there were no borrowings under the line of credit.
The average daily amount of borrowings under the line of credit
during the year ended was $41,497 with a weighted average interest rate of 1.13%. The maximum amount borrowed was at any time during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $785,000.
19
The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
8. Capital Stock.
The Fund offers four classes of shares Class AAA
Shares, Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares. Class AAA Shares are offered without a front-end sales charge only to investors who acquire them directly from the Distributor, through selected broker/dealers, or the transfer agent.
Class I Shares are offered without a sales charge, solely to certain institutions, directly through the Distributor or brokers that have entered into selling agreements specifically with respect to Class I Shares. Class A Shares are subject to
a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class C Shares are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for one year after purchase.
The Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2.00% on all classes of shares that are redeemed or exchanged on or before the seventh day after the date of a purchase. The redemption fee is deducted from the
proceeds otherwise payable to the redeeming shareholders and is retained by the Fund as an increase in paid-in capital. The redemption fees retained by the Fund during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, amounted to $10 and $214,
respectively.
The Fund effected a 1 for 5 reverse stock split on August 9, 2013, as approved by the Board of
Directors. The net asset value of each share class increased proportionately at that time.
Transactions in shares of
capital stock were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
2,745,296
|
|
|
$
|
11,467,597
|
|
|
|
2,077,480
|
|
|
$
|
7,906,666
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
3,048
|
|
|
|
66,457
|
|
|
|
20,521
|
|
|
|
78,173
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(616,741
|
)
|
|
|
(3,656,073
|
)
|
|
|
(1,454,664
|
)
|
|
|
(5,577,835
|
)
|
Shares reduced by 1 for 5 reverse stock split
|
|
|
(3,392,985
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease)
|
|
|
(1,261,382
|
)
|
|
$
|
7,877,981
|
|
|
|
643,337
|
|
|
$
|
2,407,004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
22,485
|
|
|
$
|
240,386
|
|
|
|
2,684
|
|
|
$
|
10,343
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
997
|
|
|
|
361
|
|
|
|
1,379
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(23,364
|
)
|
|
|
(183,983
|
)
|
|
|
(20,931
|
)
|
|
|
(80,366
|
)
|
Shares reduced by 1 for 5 reverse stock split
|
|
|
(45,520
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease)
|
|
|
(46,353
|
)
|
|
$
|
57,400
|
|
|
|
(17,886
|
)
|
|
$
|
(68,644
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
476
|
|
|
$
|
8,996
|
|
|
|
6,992
|
|
|
$
|
23,849
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
41
|
|
|
|
62
|
|
|
|
216
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(6,610
|
)
|
|
|
(24,095
|
)
|
|
|
(12,741
|
)
|
|
|
(43,800
|
)
|
Shares reduced by 1 for 5 reverse stock split
|
|
|
(29
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease
|
|
|
(6,161
|
)
|
|
$
|
(15,058
|
)
|
|
|
(5,687
|
)
|
|
$
|
(19,735
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
43,420
|
|
|
$
|
919,938
|
|
|
|
517,045
|
|
|
$
|
1,992,490
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
678
|
|
|
|
14,856
|
|
|
|
892
|
|
|
|
3,442
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(115,354
|
)
|
|
|
(545,463
|
)
|
|
|
(31,930
|
)
|
|
|
(122,220
|
)
|
Shares reduced by 1 for 5 reverse stock split
|
|
|
(312,742
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease)
|
|
|
(383,998
|
)
|
|
$
|
389,331
|
|
|
|
486,007
|
|
|
$
|
1,873,712
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. Significant Shareholder.
As of December 31, 2013, approximately 36.3% of the Fund
was beneficially owned by the Adviser and its affiliates.
20
The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
10. Indemnifications.
The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety
of indemnifications. The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds existing contracts and expects the
risk of loss to be remote.
11. Other Matters.
On April 24, 2008, the Adviser entered into a settlement with
the SEC to resolve an inquiry regarding prior frequent trading in shares of the GAMCO Global Growth Fund (the Global Growth Fund) by one investor who was banned from the Global Growth Fund in August 2002. Under the terms of the
settlement, the Adviser, without admitting or denying the SECs findings and allegations, paid $16 million (which included a $5 million civil monetary penalty). On the same day, the SEC filed a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of New York against the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Adviser, alleging violations of certain federal securities laws arising from the same matter. The officer, who also is an officer of the Global
Growth Fund and other funds in the Gabelli/GAMCO complex, including this Fund, denies the allegations and is continuing in his positions with the Adviser and the funds. The settlement by the Adviser did not have, and the resolution of the action
against the officer is not expected to have, a material adverse impact on the Adviser or its ability to fulfill its obligations under the Advisory Agreement.
12. Subsequent Events.
Management has evaluated the impact on the Fund of all other subsequent events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that
there were no additional subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
21
The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of
GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc. and the
Shareholders of The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of The Gabelli Global
Rising Income and Dividend Fund (the Fund), one of the series constituting GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc., as of December 31, 2013, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net
assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds
internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the Funds custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Fund at December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and its financial highlights for each of
the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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New York, New York
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February 24, 2014
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
During the six months ended December 31, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the continuation of the
investment advisory agreement with the Adviser for the Fund on the basis of the recommendation by the directors (the Independent Board Members) who are not interested persons of the Fund. The following paragraphs summarize
the material information and factors considered by the Independent Board Members as well as their conclusions relative to such factors.
1. Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services.
The Independent Board Members considered information regarding the portfolio manager, the depth of the analyst pool available to the Adviser
and the Funds portfolio manager, the scope of supervisory, administrative, shareholder, and other services supervised or provided by the Adviser and the absence of significant service problems reported to the Board. The Independent Board
Members noted the experience, length of service, and reputation of the Funds portfolio manager.
2.
Investment Performance.
The Independent Board Members reviewed the short and medium term performance of the Fund against a peer group of convertible securities funds. The Independent Board Members noted that the Fund had substantially
changed its investment strategy early in the year and that consequently, comparisons with convertible securities funds would no longer be relevant for periods since the transition to the new strategy focusing on common equity securities expected to
increase dividends over time. The Independent Board Members noted that the Funds performance for the short period since the change has improved and also noted that, in relation to the historical peer group, the Funds performance for the
one, three, and five year periods was poor. The Independent Board Members also acknowledged the limitations of the peer group selected because there was only one other dedicated global convertible fund in the peer group.
3. Profitability.
The Independent Board Members reviewed summary data regarding the lack of profitability of the Fund
to the Adviser both with an administrative overhead charge and without such a charge. The Independent Board Members also noted that a portion of the Funds portfolio transactions were executed by an affiliated broker of the Adviser and that
another affiliated broker received distribution fees and minor amounts of sales commissions.
4. Economies of
Scale.
The Independent Board Members discussed the major elements of the Advisers cost structure and the relationship of those elements to potential economies of scale and reviewed rudimentary data relating to the impact of 20% growth
in the Fund on the Advisers profitability.
5. Sharing of Economies of Scale.
The Independent Board
Members noted that the investment management fee schedule for the Fund does not take into account any potential economies of scale that may develop.
6. Service and Cost Comparisons.
The Independent Board Members compared the expense ratios of the investment management fee, other expenses, and total expenses of the Fund with similar
expense ratios of the peer group of convertible securities funds and noted that the Advisers management fee includes substantially all administrative services of the Fund as well as investment advisory services. The Independent Board Members
noted that the Funds expense ratios, after voluntary expense reimbursements, were significantly higher than and the Funds size was significantly lower than average within this group. The Independent Board Members also noted that all but
one of the peer group were domestic convertible funds, thereby limiting the usefulness of peer group comparisons. The Independent Board Members were presented with, but did not consider material to their decision, various information comparing the
advisory fee with the fee for other types of accounts managed by the Adviser.
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Conclusions.
The Independent Board Members concluded that the Fund
enjoyed highly experienced portfolio management services, good ancillary services but had a relatively poor performance record and had substantially changed its investment focus in 2013. The Independent Board Members also concluded that the
Funds expense ratios were reasonable, particularly in light of the lack of profitability to the Adviser of managing the Fund, and that economies of scale were not a significant factor in their thinking at this time. The Independent Board
Members did not view the potential profitability of ancillary services as material to their decision. On the basis of the foregoing and without assigning particular weight to any single conclusion, the Independent Board Members determined to
recommend continuation of the investment management agreement to the full Board of Directors.
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The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund
Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
The business and affairs of
the Fund are managed under the direction of the Corporations Board of Directors. Information pertaining to the Directors and officers of the Fund is set forth below. The Corporations Statement of Additional Information includes
additional information about the Funds Directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or by writing to The Gabelli Global Rising Income and Dividend Fund at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY
10580-1422.
Performance Discussion (Unaudited)
For the
year, all 23 major national indices provided positive returns. Countries posting strong double-digit returns for 2013 were led by Finland (+46.0%), followed by Ireland (+41.2%), the United States (+31.8%), Germany (+31.4%), Spain and the Netherlands
(+31.3%), Belgium (+27.6%), Japan (+27.2%), Switzerland (+26.6%), France (+26.3%), Denmark (+25.2%), Sweden (+24.5%), the United Kingdom (+20.7%), Italy (+20.4%), Austria (+13.4%), New Zealand (+11.3%), Hong Kong (+11.1%), Portugal (+11.0%) and
Israel (+10.9%). Countries posting positive single-digit returns for 2013 were Norway (+9.4%), Canada (+5.6%), Australia (+4.2%) and Singapore (+1.7%). Within emerging markets, only 6 of 21 countries posted positive results. Of the four largest
emerging markets, China (+0.4%) posted the best return, followed by Russia (-2.6%), India (-5.3%) and Brazil (-18.7%).
Combining
low interest rates and depressed stock prices with a gradually improving economy has generated robust stock market gains over the past five years. The Standard & Poors 500 Index (S&P 500) has climbed about 170% from
its March 2009 low. That is a compound annual return of about 22% before dividends are counted. About 40% of the S&P 500 profits are generated overseas.
Selected holdings that contributed positively to performance in 2013 were Pioneer Natural
Resources (1.9% of net assets as December 31, 2013), a large independent oil and gas company in the U.S.; Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (2.3%), a leading Nordic financial services group; and Morgan Stanley (1.9%), a leading global financial
services firm. Some of our weaker performing holdings during the year were Standard Charter (no longer held in the portfolio), Jardine Matheson Holdings (0.8%), a diversified business group focused principally on Asia; and Heineken and Kirin
Holdings, securities (no longer held in the portfolio).
We appreciate your confidence and trust.
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Sincerely yours,
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Bruce N. Alpert
President
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February 11, 2014
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Comparative Results
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Average Annual Returns through December 31, 2013 (a)
(Unaudited)
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Since
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Inception
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1 Year
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5 Year
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10 Year
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(2/7/94)
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Class AAA (GICPX)
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28.75
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%
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18.89
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%
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8.13
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%
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9.34
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%
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MSCI AC World Free Index
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22.80
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14.92
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7.17
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6.78
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(d)
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Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Fund Classification
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24.49
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15.77
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7.66
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10.21
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Class A (GGGAX)
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28.79
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18.90
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8.14
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9.35
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With sales charge (b)
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21.39
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17.50
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7.50
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9.03
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Class C (GGGCX)
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27.80
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18.01
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7.32
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8.78
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With contingent deferred sales charge (c)
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26.80
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18.01
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7.32
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8.78
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Class I (GGGIX)
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29.09
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19.22
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8.31
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9.43
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In the current prospectuses dated April 30, 2013, the expense ratios for Class AAA, A, C, and I Shares are 1.90%, 1.90%,
2.65%, and 1.65%, respectively. See page 10 for the expense ratios for the year ended December 31, 2013. Class AAA and Class I Shares do not have a sales charge. The maximum sales charge for Class A and Class C Shares is 5.75% and 1.00%,
respectively.
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(a)
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Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Total returns and average annual returns reflect changes in share price, reinvestment of
distributions, and are net of expenses. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. When shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data presented. Visit www.gabelli.com for performance information as of the most recent month end. The Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shares sold or exchanged within seven days after the date of purchase. Investors should
carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectuses contain information about these and other matters and should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus please
visit our website at www.gabelli.com.
Investing in foreign securities involves risks not ordinarily associated with investments in domestic issues, including currency fluctuation, economic, and political risks. The Class AAA Share NAVs are used
to calculate performance for the periods prior to the issuance of Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares on March 2, 2000, March 12, 2000, and January 11, 2008, respectively. The actual performance of the
Class A and Class C Shares would have been lower due to the additional fees and expenses associated with these classes of shares. The actual performance of Class I Shares would have been higher due to lower expenses related to this class of
shares. The MSCI AC World Free Index is an unmanaged free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI AC World Free Index consists of 45
country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices. The Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Fund Classification reflects the performance of mutual funds classified in this particular category. Dividends are considered
reinvested. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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(b)
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Performance results include the effect of the maximum 5.75% sales charge at the beginning of the period.
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(c)
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Assuming payment of the 1% maximum contingent deferred sales charge imposed on redemptions made within one year of purchase.
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(d)
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MSCI AC World Free Index since inception performance is a blend of Gross excluding applicable taxes and Net Performance. This
benchmarks Net performance began on December 29. 2000.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN
THE GAMCO GLOBAL GROWTH FUND (CLASS AAA SHARES), MSCI AC WORLD FREE INDEX, AND
LIPPER GLOBAL LARGE-CAP GROWTH FUND CLASSIFICATION (Unaudited)
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Past performance is not predictive of future results. The performance tables and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
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For the Six Month Period from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013
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Expense Table
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We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of fees and expenses regarding your
investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a fund, you incur ongoing costs, which include costs for portfolio management, administrative services, and shareholder reports (like this one), among others. Operating
expenses, which are deducted from a funds gross income, directly reduce the investment return of a fund. When a funds expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets, this figure is known as the expense ratio. The
following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of
the period shown and held for the entire period.
The Expense Table below illustrates your Funds costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return:
This section provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this section to help you to
estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period after any fee waivers and expense reimbursements. The Ending Account Value shown is derived from the Funds
actual
return during the past six months, and the
Expenses Paid During Period shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid
over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by
the number given for your Fund under the heading Expenses Paid During Period to estimate the expenses you paid during this period.
Hypothetical 5%
Return:
This section provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Funds actual expense ratio. It assumes a hypothetical annualized
return of 5% before expenses during the period shown. In this case because the hypothetical return used is
not
the Funds actual return the results do not apply to your investment and you cannot use the hypothetical account
value and expense to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. This example is useful in making comparisons of the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are
meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees, if any, which are described in the Prospectus. If these costs were applied to your account, your
costs would be higher. Therefore, the 5% hypothetical return is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Annualized Expense Ratio represents the
actual expenses for the last six months and may be different from the expense ratio in the Financial Highlights which is for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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Beginning
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Ending
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Annualized
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Expenses
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Account Value
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Account Value
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Expense
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Paid During
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07/01/13
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12/31/13
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Ratio
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Period*
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The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
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Actual Fund Return
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Class AAA
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$1,000.00
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$1,179.10
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1.73%
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$ 9.50
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Class A
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$1,000.00
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$1,179.50
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1.73%
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$ 9.50
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Class C
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$1,000.00
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$1,174.90
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2.48%
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$13.60
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Class I
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$1,000.00
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$1,180.90
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1.48%
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$ 8.14
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Hypothetical 5% Return
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Class AAA
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$1,000.00
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$1,016.48
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1.73%
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$ 8.79
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Class A
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$1,000.00
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$1,016.48
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1.73%
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$ 8.79
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Class C
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$1,000.00
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$1,012.70
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2.48%
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$12.58
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Class I
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$1,000.00
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$1,017.74
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1.48%
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$ 7.53
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*
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Expenses are equal to the Funds annualized expense ratio for the last six months multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by
the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (184 days), then divided by 365.
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4
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The following table presents portfolio holdings as a percent of net assets as of December 31, 2013:
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
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Consumer Discretionary
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19.0%
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Financials
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16.1%
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Consumer Staples
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13.7%
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Industrials
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|
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13.6%
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Information Technology
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|
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12.9%
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Health Care
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10.2%
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Energy
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9.5%
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Materials
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2.7%
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Telecommunication Services
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1.6%
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U.S. Government Obligations
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0.6%
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Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
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0.1%
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100.0%
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The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (theSEC) for the first and third quarters of each
fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may obtain this information at www.gabelli.com or by calling the Fund at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).The Funds Form N-Q is available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and
copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
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Proxy Voting
The Fund files
Form N-PX with its complete proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31 of each year. A description of the Funds proxy voting policies, procedures, and how the Fund voted proxies relating to
portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by (i) calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554); (ii) writing to The Gabelli Funds at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422; or (iii) visiting the SECs website at
www.sec.gov.
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Morningstar Rating is based on risk-adjusted returns. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with a
funds three, five, and ten year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For funds with at least a three year history, a Morningstar Rating is based on a risk-adjusted return measure (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and
redemption fees) placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. For each fund with at least a three year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure
(including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees) that accounts for variation in a funds monthly performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each
category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% 4 stars, the next 35% 3 stars, the next 22.5% 2 stars, and the bottom 10% 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight
variations in the distribution percentages.) Morningstar Rating is for the AAA Share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Ratings reflect relative performance. Results for certain periods were negative. ©
2013 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither
Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
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5
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments December 31, 2013
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Market
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Shares
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Cost
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Value
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COMMON STOCKS 99.3%
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CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 19.0%
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900
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Amazon.com Inc.
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$
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121,952
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$
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358,911
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700
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AutoZone Inc.
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265,610
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334,558
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5,500
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Burberry Group plc, ADR
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220,022
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278,025
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7,500
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CBS Corp., Cl. B, Non-Voting
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205,434
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|
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478,050
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4,300
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Christian Dior SA
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629,510
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812,498
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|
12,000
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Comcast Corp., Cl. A, Special
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|
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280,777
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598,560
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|
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9,414
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Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA
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|
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576,845
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|
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937,126
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7,300
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DIRECTV
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353,749
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504,357
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6,000
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Discovery Communications Inc., Cl. A
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330,379
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|
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542,520
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|
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26,000
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Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
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|
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625,850
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744,374
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9,800
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Hennes & Mauritz AB, Cl. B
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283,153
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451,310
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13,500
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Honda Motor Co. Ltd., ADR
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530,327
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558,225
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|
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11,800
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Liberty Global plc, Cl. A
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|
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879,889
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1,050,082
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15,600
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Luxottica Group SpA
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|
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761,208
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|
|
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835,906
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|
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7,000
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Macys Inc.
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204,652
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|
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373,800
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|
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5,000
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|
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Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.
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|
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303,404
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|
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405,950
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|
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4,400
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NIKE Inc., Cl. B
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251,543
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|
|
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346,016
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|
|
430
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|
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priceline.com Inc.
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|
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248,240
|
|
|
|
499,832
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|
|
2,000
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|
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Ralph Lauren Corp.
|
|
|
107,888
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|
|
|
353,140
|
|
|
7,800
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|
|
Starbucks Corp.
|
|
|
300,600
|
|
|
|
611,442
|
|
|
7,000
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|
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The Home Depot Inc.
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|
|
332,456
|
|
|
|
576,380
|
|
|
10,800
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|
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The Swatch Group AG
|
|
|
782,063
|
|
|
|
1,215,537
|
|
|
4,700
|
|
|
Tiffany & Co.
|
|
|
288,044
|
|
|
|
436,066
|
|
|
4,500
|
|
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Time Warner Cable Inc.
|
|
|
590,262
|
|
|
|
609,750
|
|
|
20,800
|
|
|
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., Cl. A
|
|
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479,644
|
|
|
|
731,744
|
|
|
6,300
|
|
|
Viacom Inc., Cl. B
|
|
|
298,832
|
|
|
|
550,242
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
|
|
|
10,252,333
|
|
|
|
15,194,401
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCIALS 16.1%
|
|
|
13,000
|
|
|
American International Group Inc.
|
|
|
461,719
|
|
|
|
663,650
|
|
|
29,500
|
|
|
Bank of America Corp.
|
|
|
241,717
|
|
|
|
459,315
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.
|
|
|
386,389
|
|
|
|
394,620
|
|
|
1,533
|
|
|
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., ADR
|
|
|
35,142
|
|
|
|
72,434
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
Citigroup Inc.
|
|
|
387,208
|
|
|
|
521,100
|
|
|
32,700
|
|
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
|
|
|
1,119,984
|
|
|
|
1,912,296
|
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
|
|
|
276,686
|
|
|
|
384,194
|
|
|
89,400
|
|
|
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.
|
|
|
598,737
|
|
|
|
589,152
|
|
|
49,200
|
|
|
Morgan Stanley
|
|
|
739,297
|
|
|
|
1,542,912
|
|
|
6,100
|
|
|
Royal Bank of Canada
|
|
|
330,102
|
|
|
|
410,103
|
|
|
17,300
|
|
|
Schroders plc
|
|
|
253,505
|
|
|
|
744,277
|
|
|
2,220
|
|
|
Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group
|
|
|
3,260
|
|
|
|
3,063
|
|
|
142,000
|
|
|
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Cl. A
|
|
|
938,890
|
|
|
|
1,872,183
|
|
|
12,200
|
|
|
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.
|
|
|
594,377
|
|
|
|
627,899
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
Swire Pacific Ltd., Cl. A
|
|
|
554,772
|
|
|
|
586,126
|
|
|
9,700
|
|
|
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
|
|
|
948,370
|
|
|
|
1,719,422
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
4,200
|
|
|
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
|
|
$
|
340,080
|
|
|
$
|
395,808
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL FINANCIALS
|
|
|
8,210,235
|
|
|
|
12,898,554
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSUMER STAPLES 13.7%
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
Beam Inc.
|
|
|
251,022
|
|
|
|
374,330
|
|
|
5,400
|
|
|
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
|
|
|
214,317
|
|
|
|
352,134
|
|
|
4,700
|
|
|
Costco Wholesale Corp.
|
|
|
255,536
|
|
|
|
559,347
|
|
|
8,900
|
|
|
CVS Caremark Corp.
|
|
|
545,845
|
|
|
|
636,973
|
|
|
6,971
|
|
|
Danone SA
|
|
|
461,499
|
|
|
|
501,751
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
Davide Campari - Milano SpA
|
|
|
151,094
|
|
|
|
418,214
|
|
|
35,500
|
|
|
Diageo plc
|
|
|
672,187
|
|
|
|
1,175,730
|
|
|
6,100
|
|
|
FamilyMart Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
272,151
|
|
|
|
278,326
|
|
|
3,700
|
|
|
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
|
|
|
291,308
|
|
|
|
385,016
|
|
|
3,400
|
|
|
LOreal SA
|
|
|
515,913
|
|
|
|
597,304
|
|
|
3,300
|
|
|
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
|
|
|
242,574
|
|
|
|
276,408
|
|
|
11,000
|
|
|
Mondelēz International Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
348,495
|
|
|
|
388,300
|
|
|
24,400
|
|
|
Nestlé SA
|
|
|
1,200,322
|
|
|
|
1,786,133
|
|
|
3,800
|
|
|
PepsiCo Inc.
|
|
|
241,369
|
|
|
|
315,172
|
|
|
4,156
|
|
|
Pernod Ricard SA
|
|
|
388,417
|
|
|
|
473,460
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
|
|
|
281,751
|
|
|
|
317,480
|
|
|
6,900
|
|
|
Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
266,683
|
|
|
|
273,877
|
|
|
7,300
|
|
|
The Coca-Cola Co.
|
|
|
191,726
|
|
|
|
301,563
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
194,665
|
|
|
|
301,280
|
|
|
3,300
|
|
|
Unicharm Corp.
|
|
|
187,592
|
|
|
|
188,016
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
|
|
|
360,036
|
|
|
|
393,450
|
|
|
5,600
|
|
|
Whole Foods Market Inc.
|
|
|
169,967
|
|
|
|
323,848
|
|
|
11,100
|
|
|
Woolworths Ltd.
|
|
|
182,007
|
|
|
|
335,493
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
|
|
|
7,886,476
|
|
|
|
10,953,605
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRIALS 13.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
3M Co.
|
|
|
391,880
|
|
|
|
420,750
|
|
|
3,900
|
|
|
B/E Aerospace Inc.
|
|
|
240,680
|
|
|
|
339,417
|
|
|
2,700
|
|
|
Cummins Inc.
|
|
|
274,847
|
|
|
|
380,619
|
|
|
7,600
|
|
|
Eaton Corp. plc
|
|
|
417,515
|
|
|
|
578,512
|
|
|
6,000
|
|
|
Emerson Electric Co.
|
|
|
318,295
|
|
|
|
421,080
|
|
|
14,200
|
|
|
Experian plc
|
|
|
246,581
|
|
|
|
261,953
|
|
|
3,700
|
|
|
FANUC Corp.
|
|
|
325,019
|
|
|
|
676,337
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
Flowserve Corp.
|
|
|
166,287
|
|
|
|
433,565
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
General Electric Co.
|
|
|
748,357
|
|
|
|
1,009,080
|
|
|
7,000
|
|
|
Honeywell International Inc.
|
|
|
307,322
|
|
|
|
639,590
|
|
|
11,500
|
|
|
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.
|
|
|
326,458
|
|
|
|
601,565
|
|
|
9,500
|
|
|
Nielsen Holdings NV
|
|
|
284,572
|
|
|
|
435,955
|
|
|
330
|
|
|
OSRAM Licht AG
|
|
|
9,668
|
|
|
|
18,613
|
|
|
6,000
|
|
|
PACCAR Inc.
|
|
|
255,216
|
|
|
|
355,020
|
|
|
5,100
|
|
|
Precision Castparts Corp.
|
|
|
606,804
|
|
|
|
1,373,430
|
|
|
6,600
|
|
|
Schneider Electric SA
|
|
|
512,415
|
|
|
|
575,650
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
Secom Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
186,467
|
|
|
|
301,016
|
|
|
3,300
|
|
|
Siemens AG
|
|
|
312,596
|
|
|
|
450,759
|
|
|
6,300
|
|
|
Union Pacific Corp.
|
|
|
664,231
|
|
|
|
1,058,400
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
United Technologies Corp.
|
|
|
270,444
|
|
|
|
569,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
|
|
|
6,865,654
|
|
|
|
10,900,311
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
6
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments (Continued) December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 12.9%
|
|
|
2,330
|
|
|
Apple Inc.
|
|
$
|
1,091,121
|
|
|
$
|
1,307,386
|
|
|
6,900
|
|
|
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
|
|
|
352,456
|
|
|
|
445,188
|
|
|
11,500
|
|
|
eBay Inc.
|
|
|
504,558
|
|
|
|
631,235
|
|
|
13,000
|
|
|
EMC Corp.
|
|
|
343,917
|
|
|
|
326,950
|
|
|
9,400
|
|
|
Facebook Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
302,277
|
|
|
|
513,804
|
|
|
1,140
|
|
|
Google Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
677,822
|
|
|
|
1,277,609
|
|
|
2,600
|
|
|
International Business Machines Corp.
|
|
|
334,570
|
|
|
|
487,682
|
|
|
3,700
|
|
|
Keyence Corp.
|
|
|
632,712
|
|
|
|
1,581,047
|
|
|
1,500
|
|
|
MasterCard Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
292,838
|
|
|
|
1,253,190
|
|
|
21,500
|
|
|
Microsoft Corp.
|
|
|
609,041
|
|
|
|
804,745
|
|
|
4,200
|
|
|
QUALCOMM Inc.
|
|
|
274,888
|
|
|
|
311,850
|
|
|
4,100
|
|
|
SAP AG
|
|
|
317,809
|
|
|
|
351,453
|
|
|
4,500
|
|
|
Visa Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
319,901
|
|
|
|
1,002,060
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
|
|
|
6,053,910
|
|
|
|
10,294,199
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HEALTH CARE 10.2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
Abbott Laboratories
|
|
|
301,411
|
|
|
|
383,300
|
|
|
4,300
|
|
|
Allergan Inc.
|
|
|
355,991
|
|
|
|
477,644
|
|
|
2,700
|
|
|
Amgen Inc.
|
|
|
226,923
|
|
|
|
308,232
|
|
|
2,900
|
|
|
Bayer AG
|
|
|
301,053
|
|
|
|
406,734
|
|
|
4,800
|
|
|
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
|
|
|
393,415
|
|
|
|
530,352
|
|
|
900
|
|
|
Biogen Idec Inc.
|
|
|
131,439
|
|
|
|
251,775
|
|
|
1,800
|
|
|
Celgene Corp.
|
|
|
137,526
|
|
|
|
304,128
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
|
Express Scripts Holding Co.
|
|
|
508,524
|
|
|
|
597,040
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
Gilead Sciences Inc.
|
|
|
214,646
|
|
|
|
375,750
|
|
|
6,600
|
|
|
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.
|
|
|
159,368
|
|
|
|
332,162
|
|
|
11,000
|
|
|
Johnson & Johnson
|
|
|
733,850
|
|
|
|
1,007,490
|
|
|
11,500
|
|
|
Novartis AG, ADR
|
|
|
714,938
|
|
|
|
924,370
|
|
|
2,100
|
|
|
Novo Nordisk A/S, Cl. B
|
|
|
143,317
|
|
|
|
384,934
|
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
Roche Holding AG, ADR
|
|
|
320,590
|
|
|
|
561,600
|
|
|
2,600
|
|
|
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein
|
|
|
255,977
|
|
|
|
726,327
|
|
|
7,000
|
|
|
Sanofi, ADR
|
|
|
323,285
|
|
|
|
375,410
|
|
|
4,400
|
|
|
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
214,043
|
|
|
|
201,595
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
|
|
|
5,436,296
|
|
|
|
8,148,843
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ENERGY 9.5%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,400
|
|
|
BP plc, ADR
|
|
|
583,208
|
|
|
|
651,374
|
|
|
10,500
|
|
|
ConocoPhillips
|
|
|
624,077
|
|
|
|
741,825
|
|
|
8,400
|
|
|
Continental Resources Inc.
|
|
|
773,195
|
|
|
|
945,168
|
|
|
10,700
|
|
|
EOG Resources Inc.
|
|
|
1,071,999
|
|
|
|
1,795,888
|
|
|
7,000
|
|
|
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
|
|
|
602,068
|
|
|
|
665,700
|
|
|
8,400
|
|
|
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
|
|
|
908,264
|
|
|
|
1,546,188
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
5,700
|
|
|
Royal Dutch Shell plc, Cl. A, ADR
|
|
$
|
394,864
|
|
|
$
|
406,239
|
|
|
6,100
|
|
|
Schlumberger Ltd.
|
|
|
400,580
|
|
|
|
549,671
|
|
|
13,500
|
|
|
Statoil ASA, ADR
|
|
|
330,693
|
|
|
|
325,755
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ENERGY
|
|
|
5,688,948
|
|
|
|
7,627,808
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MATERIALS 2.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
|
|
|
258,935
|
|
|
|
357,335
|
|
|
3,300
|
|
|
Ecolab Inc.
|
|
|
294,898
|
|
|
|
344,091
|
|
|
4,800
|
|
|
Monsanto Co.
|
|
|
297,834
|
|
|
|
559,440
|
|
|
2,700
|
|
|
PPG Industries Inc.
|
|
|
435,401
|
|
|
|
512,082
|
|
|
2,200
|
|
|
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
|
|
|
328,878
|
|
|
|
403,700
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL MATERIALS
|
|
|
1,615,946
|
|
|
|
2,176,648
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.6%
|
|
|
12,200
|
|
|
Verizon Communications Inc.
|
|
|
559,229
|
|
|
|
599,508
|
|
|
17,000
|
|
|
Vodafone Group plc, ADR
|
|
|
518,457
|
|
|
|
668,270
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
|
|
|
1,077,686
|
|
|
|
1,267,778
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
|
|
|
53,087,484
|
|
|
|
79,462,147
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
Amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 0.6%
|
|
$
|
430,000
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury Bills,
0.060% to 0.075%,
03/20/14 to 06/26/14
|
|
|
429,904
|
|
|
|
429,903
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS 99.9%
|
|
$
|
53,517,388
|
|
|
|
79,892,050
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Assets and Liabilities
(Net) 0.1%
|
|
|
|
118,547
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS 100.0%
|
|
|
$
|
80,010,597
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-income producing security.
|
|
Represents annualized yield at date of purchase.
|
ADR
|
American Depositary Receipt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic Diversification
|
|
% of
Market
Value
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
North America
|
|
|
61.1
|
%
|
|
|
$48,791,407
|
|
Europe
|
|
|
28.0
|
|
|
|
22,349,368
|
|
Japan
|
|
|
7.9
|
|
|
|
6,352,025
|
|
Asia/Pacific
|
|
|
3.0
|
|
|
|
2,399,250
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
79,892,050
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial
statements.
7
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Investments, at value (cost $53,517,388)
|
|
|
$79,892,050
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
79,517
|
|
Receivable for investments sold
|
|
|
73,036
|
|
Receivable for Fund shares sold
|
|
|
42,822
|
|
Dividends receivable
|
|
|
102,305
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
17,657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
80,207,387
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
|
|
|
25,177
|
|
Payable for investment advisory fees
|
|
|
66,384
|
|
Payable for distribution fees
|
|
|
16,943
|
|
Payable for accounting fees
|
|
|
3,750
|
|
Payable for legal and audit fees
|
|
|
42,937
|
|
Payable for shareholder communications expenses
|
|
|
18,521
|
|
Payable for custodian fees
|
|
|
11,045
|
|
Other accrued expenses
|
|
|
12,033
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
196,790
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
(applicable to 2,574,173 shares outstanding)
|
|
|
$80,010,597
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets Consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in capital
|
|
|
$52,461,486
|
|
Accumulated net investment loss
|
|
|
(92,281
|
)
|
Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
1,264,848
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
|
|
|
26,374,662
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency translations
|
|
|
1,882
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
|
$80,010,597
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of Capital Stock, each at $0.001 par value:
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($75,773,187 ÷ 2,434,722 shares outstanding; 75,000,000
shares authorized)
|
|
|
$31.12
|
|
Class A:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($1,872,147 ÷ 60,140 shares outstanding; 50,000,000 shares authorized)
|
|
|
$31.13
|
|
Maximum offering price per share (NAV ÷ 0. 9425, based on maximum sales charge of 5.75% of the offering price)
|
|
|
$33.03
|
|
Class C:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($1,035,922 ÷ 36,842 shares outstanding; 25,000,000 shares authorized)
|
|
|
$28.12
|
(a)
|
Class I:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($1,329,341 ÷ 42,469 shares outstanding; 25,000,000 shares authorized)
|
|
|
$31.30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
Investment Income:
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $48,114)
|
|
$
|
1,269,900
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
431
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investment Income
|
|
|
1,270,331
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
Investment advisory fees
|
|
|
726,825
|
|
Distribution fees - Class AAA
|
|
|
173,264
|
|
Distribution fees - Class A
|
|
|
3,834
|
|
Distribution fees - Class C
|
|
|
7,502
|
|
Shareholder services fees
|
|
|
74,491
|
|
Custodian fees
|
|
|
61,266
|
|
Shareholder communications expenses
|
|
|
60,422
|
|
Accounting fees
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
Registration expenses
|
|
|
40,702
|
|
Legal and audit fees
|
|
|
33,801
|
|
Directors fees
|
|
|
24,544
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
247
|
|
Miscellaneous expenses
|
|
|
38,565
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Expenses
|
|
|
1,290,463
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
Custodian fee credits
|
|
|
(176
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Expenses
|
|
|
1,290,287
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Loss
|
|
|
(19,956
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency:
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments
|
|
|
6,349,705
|
|
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
(343
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
6,349,362
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
|
|
|
12,008,067
|
|
on foreign currency translations
|
|
|
1,772
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
12,009,839
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency
|
|
|
18,359,201
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
|
|
$
|
18,339,245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Redemption price varies based on the length of time held.
|
See accompanying notes to financial
statements.
8
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income/(loss)
|
|
$
|
(19,956
|
)
|
|
$
|
51,996
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
6,349,362
|
|
|
|
2,109,991
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
12,009,839
|
|
|
|
8,305,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
|
|
|
18,339,245
|
|
|
|
10,467,210
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(49,054
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,092
|
)
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,580
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(52,726
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
(6,526,402
|
)
|
|
|
(2,171,715
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
(157,638
|
)
|
|
|
(40,065
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
(94,160
|
)
|
|
|
(22,434
|
)
|
Class I
|
|
|
(112,618
|
)
|
|
|
(27,427
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,890,818
|
)
|
|
|
(2,261,641
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Distributions to Shareholders
|
|
|
(6,890,818
|
)
|
|
|
(2,314,367
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
2,061,580
|
|
|
|
(3,908,206
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
482,236
|
|
|
|
48,792
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
344,241
|
|
|
|
199,142
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
357,914
|
|
|
|
291,327
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
|
|
|
3,245,971
|
|
|
|
(3,368,945
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redemption Fees
|
|
|
494
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets
|
|
|
14,694,892
|
|
|
|
4,783,901
|
|
Net Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year
|
|
|
65,315,705
|
|
|
|
60,531,804
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $0, respectively)
|
|
$
|
80,010,597
|
|
|
$
|
65,315,705
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial
statements.
9
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
from Investment Operations
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data
|
Year Ended
December 31
|
|
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Year
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
|
|
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
|
|
Total from
Investment
Operations
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
|
|
Net
Realized
Gain
|
|
Return
of
Capital
|
|
Total
Distributions
|
|
Redemption
Fees (a)(b)
|
|
Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Year
|
|
Total
Return
|
|
Net
Assets
End of
Year (in
000s)
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
|
|
Operating
Expenses
|
|
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
26.54
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
$
|
7.49
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
$
|
31.12
|
|
|
|
|
28.8
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
75,773
|
|
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)%
|
|
|
|
1.77
|
%
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
23.32
|
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
|
4.16
|
|
|
|
|
4.18
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.94
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.96
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
26.54
|
|
|
|
|
18.0
|
|
|
|
|
62,746
|
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
|
1.90
|
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
24.35
|
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.02
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.03
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
23.32
|
|
|
|
|
(4.2
|
)
|
|
|
|
58,753
|
|
|
|
|
(0.03
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.84
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
21.31
|
|
|
|
|
(0.09
|
)
|
|
|
|
3.13
|
|
|
|
|
3.04
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
24.35
|
|
|
|
|
14.3
|
|
|
|
|
67,782
|
|
|
|
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.87
|
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
14.91
|
|
|
|
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
|
|
6.45
|
|
|
|
|
6.40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
21.31
|
|
|
|
|
42.9
|
|
|
|
|
67,292
|
|
|
|
|
(0.29
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.97
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
26.54
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
7.51
|
|
|
|
$
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
$
|
31.13
|
|
|
|
|
28.8
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
1,872
|
|
|
|
|
(0.05
|
)%
|
|
|
|
1.77
|
%
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
23.33
|
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
|
4.16
|
|
|
|
|
4.18
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.03
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.94
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.97
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
26.54
|
|
|
|
|
17.9
|
|
|
|
|
1,161
|
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
|
1.90
|
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
24.35
|
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.01
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.02
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
23.33
|
|
|
|
|
(4.2
|
)
|
|
|
|
976
|
|
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.84
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
21.31
|
|
|
|
|
(0.09
|
)
|
|
|
|
3.13
|
|
|
|
|
3.04
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
24.35
|
|
|
|
|
14.3
|
|
|
|
|
1,193
|
|
|
|
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.87
|
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
14.91
|
|
|
|
|
(0.06
|
)
|
|
|
|
6.46
|
|
|
|
|
6.40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
21.31
|
|
|
|
|
42.9
|
|
|
|
|
1,115
|
|
|
|
|
(0.32
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.97
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
24.39
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.22
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
6.86
|
|
|
|
$
|
6.64
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
$
|
28.12
|
|
|
|
|
27.8
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
1,036
|
|
|
|
|
(0.79
|
)%
|
|
|
|
2.52
|
%
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
21.64
|
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
|
3.86
|
|
|
|
|
3.69
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.94
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.94
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
24.39
|
|
|
|
|
17.1
|
|
|
|
|
603
|
|
|
|
|
(0.72
|
)
|
|
|
|
2.65
|
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
22.76
|
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.95
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.12
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
21.64
|
|
|
|
|
(4.9
|
)
|
|
|
|
354
|
|
|
|
|
(0.77
|
)
|
|
|
|
2.59
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
20.07
|
|
|
|
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
|
|
2.92
|
|
|
|
|
2.69
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
22.76
|
|
|
|
|
13.4
|
|
|
|
|
374
|
|
|
|
|
(1.17
|
)
|
|
|
|
2.62
|
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
14.15
|
|
|
|
|
(0.19
|
)
|
|
|
|
6.11
|
|
|
|
|
5.92
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
20.07
|
|
|
|
|
41.8
|
|
|
|
|
317
|
|
|
|
|
(1.11
|
)
|
|
|
|
2.72
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
26.61
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
$
|
7.53
|
|
|
|
$
|
7.60
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2.91
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
$
|
31.30
|
|
|
|
|
29.1
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
1,330
|
|
|
|
|
0.22
|
%
|
|
|
|
1.52
|
%
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
23.38
|
|
|
|
|
0.08
|
|
|
|
|
4.18
|
|
|
|
|
4.26
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.09
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.94
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.03
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
26.61
|
|
|
|
|
18.3
|
|
|
|
|
805
|
|
|
|
|
0.30
|
|
|
|
|
1.65
|
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
24.34
|
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
|
(1.01
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.96
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
23.38
|
|
|
|
|
(3.9
|
)
|
|
|
|
449
|
|
|
|
|
0.21
|
|
|
|
|
1.59
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
21.25
|
|
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
|
3.13
|
|
|
|
|
3.09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
24.34
|
|
|
|
|
14.5
|
|
|
|
|
460
|
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.62
|
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
14.83
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
(b)
|
|
|
|
6.44
|
|
|
|
|
6.44
|
|
|
|
|
(0.00
|
)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
21.25
|
|
|
|
|
43.4
|
|
|
|
|
441
|
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
|
1.72
|
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical $1,000 investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of
the year including reinvestment of distributions and does not reflect applicable sales charges.
|
(a)
|
Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
|
(b)
|
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
10
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Organization.
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund, a series of GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc. (the Corporation), was incorporated on
July 16, 1993 in Maryland. The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), and one of four separately managed portfolios
(collectively, the Portfolios) of the Corporation. The Funds primary objective is capital appreciation. The Fund commenced investment operations on February 7, 1994.
2. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Funds financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation
of its financial statements.
Security Valuation.
Portfolio securities listed or traded on a nationally recognized securities exchange
or traded in the U.S. over-the-counter market for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price or a markets official closing price as of the close of business on the day the securities are being
valued. If there were no sales that day, the security is valued at the average of the closing bid and asked prices or, if there were no asked prices quoted on that day, then the security is valued at the closing bid price on that day. If no bid or
asked prices are quoted on such day, the security is valued at the most recently available price or, if the Board of Directors (the Board) so determines, by such other method as the Board shall determine in good faith to reflect its fair
market value. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange or market are valued according to the broadest and most representative market, as determined by Gabelli Funds, LLC (the Adviser).
Portfolio securities primarily traded on a foreign market are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on the relevant
market, but may be fair valued pursuant to procedures established by the Board if market conditions change significantly after the close of the foreign market, but prior to the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. Debt
instruments with remaining maturities of sixty days or less that are not credit impaired are valued at amortized cost, unless the Board determines such amount does not reflect the securities fair value, in which case these securities will be
fair valued as determined by the Board. Debt instruments having a maturity greater than sixty days for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the average of the latest bid and asked prices. If there were no asked prices quoted
on such day, the security is valued using the closing bid price. U.S. government obligations with maturities greater than sixty days are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar
securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations.
Securities
and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued as determined by the Board. Fair valuation methodologies and procedures may include, but are not limited to: analysis and review of available financial and
non-financial information about the company; comparisons with the valuation and changes in valuation of similar securities, including a comparison of foreign securities with the equivalent U.S. dollar value American Depositary Receipt securities at
the close of the U.S. exchange; and evaluation of any other information that could be indicative of the value of the security.
Accounting Standards
Update (ASU) No. 2011-11 (as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01) Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities requires a fund to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and
transactions eligible for offset in the statement of assets and liabilities and instruments and transactions
11
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The scope of ASU 2011-11 includes
derivatives and sale and repurchase agreements. The purpose of ASU 2011-11 is to facilitate comparison of financial statements prepared on the basis of GAAP and on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. Management is continually
evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-11 and its impact on the financial statements and, at this time, has concluded that ASU 2011-11 is not applicable to the Fund because the Fund does not have investments covered under this guidance.
The Fund employs a fair value model to adjust prices to reflect events affecting the values of certain portfolio securities which occur between the
close of trading on the principal market for such securities (foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets) at the time when net asset values of the Fund are determined. If the Funds valuation committee believes that a particular event would
materially affect net asset value, further adjustment is considered.
The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the
Funds investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
|
|
|
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
|
|
|
|
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest
rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and
|
|
|
|
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Boards determinations as to the fair
value of investments).
|
A financial instruments level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of
any input both individually and in the aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The summary of the Funds investments in securities by inputs used to value the Funds investments as of December 31, 2013 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Level 1
Quoted Prices
|
|
|
Level 2 Other Significant
Observable Inputs
|
|
|
Total Market Value
at 12/31/13
|
|
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS (Market Value):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stocks(a)
|
|
|
$79,462,147
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$79,462,147
|
|
U.S. Government Obligations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$429,903
|
|
|
|
429,903
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ASSETS
|
|
|
$79,462,147
|
|
|
|
$429,903
|
|
|
|
$79,892,050
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
|
During the year ended December 31, 2013, foreign common stock was transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 due to the application at December 31,
2012 of fair value procedures resulting from volatility in U.S. markets after the close of the foreign markets. The beginning of period value of the securities that transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during the period amounted to $18,344,864 or 28%
of net assets as of December 31, 2012. The Funds policy is to recognize transfers among Levels as of the beginning of the reporting period.
There were
no Level 3 investments held at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
12
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Additional Information to Evaluate Qualitative Information.
General.
The Fund uses recognized industry pricing services approved by the Board and
unaffiliated with the Adviser to value most of its securities, and uses broker quotes provided by market makers of securities not valued by these and other recognized pricing sources. Several different pricing feeds are received to
value domestic equity securities, international equity securities, preferred equity securities, and fixed income securities. The data within these feeds is ultimately sourced from major stock exchanges and trading systems where these securities
trade. The prices supplied by external sources are checked by obtaining quotations or actual transaction prices from market participants. If a price obtained from the pricing source is deemed unreliable, prices will be sought from another pricing
service or from a broker/dealer that trades that security or similar securities.
Fair
Valuation.
Fair valued securities may be common and preferred equities, warrants, options, rights, and fixed income obligations. Where appropriate, Level 3 securities are those for which market quotations are not available, such as
securities not traded for several days, or for which current bids are not available, or which are restricted as to transfer. Among the factors to be considered to fair value a security are recent prices of comparable securities that are publicly
traded, reliable prices of securities not publicly traded, the use of valuation models, current analyst reports, valuing the income or cash flow of the issuer, or cost if the preceding factors do not apply. The circumstances of Level 3 securities
are frequently monitored to determine if fair valuation measures continue to apply.
The Adviser reports quarterly to the Board the results
of the application of fair valuation policies and procedures. These include back testing the prices realized in subsequent trades of these fair valued securities to fair values previously recognized.
Foreign Currency Translations.
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments, and
other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in foreign exchange rates and/or changes in market prices of securities have been included in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations. Net realized
foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference
between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually received. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses related to fluctuation in exchange rates between the initial purchase trade date and
subsequent sale trade date is included in realized gain/(loss) on investments.
Foreign Securities.
The Fund may directly purchase
securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate
funds, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than
securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
13
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Foreign Taxes.
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments,
or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income.
Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized gain or loss on
investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of premium and accretion of discount) is recorded on the accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective
yield to maturity method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities that are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.
Determination of Net Asset Value and Calculation of Expenses.
Certain administrative expenses are common to, and allocated among, various
affiliated funds. Such allocations are made on the basis of each funds average net assets or other criteria directly affecting the expenses as determined by the Adviser pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
In calculating NAV per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, redemption fees, and expenses other than class
specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day. Distribution expenses are borne solely by the class incurring the expense.
Custodian Fee Credits.
When cash balances are maintained in the custody account, the Fund receives credits which are used to offset
custodian fees. The gross expenses paid under the custody arrangement are included in custodian fees in the Statement of Operations with the corresponding expense offset, if any, shown as Custodian fee credits.
Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are based
on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on
various investment securities and foreign currency transactions held by the Fund, timing differences, and differing characterizations of distributions made by the Fund. Distributions from net investment income for federal income tax purposes include
net realized gains on foreign currency transactions. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, adjustments are made to the appropriate capital accounts in the period when
the differences arise. Permanent differences are primarily due to recharacterization of distributions. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2013, reclassifications were made to increase
accumulated net investment loss by $19,639 and decrease accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions by $19,639.
The tax
character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
|
Distributions paid from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ordinary income (inclusive of short term capital gains)
|
|
|
|
$ 803,626
|
|
|
|
|
$ 367,685
|
|
Net long term capital gains
|
|
|
|
6,087,192
|
|
|
|
|
1,946,682
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total distributions paid
|
|
|
|
$6,890,818
|
|
|
|
|
$2,314,367
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Provision for Income Taxes.
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated
investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
substantially all of its net investment company taxable income and net capital gains. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
As of
December 31, 2013, the components of earnings/losses on a tax basis were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Undistributed ordinary income
|
|
$
|
38,906
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
27,510,206
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
27,549,112
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward for an unlimited
period capital losses incurred. Post enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short term or long term capital losses rather than being considered all short term as under previous law.
At December 31, 2013, the differences between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation on investments were primarily due to deferral of
losses from wash sales for tax purposes.
The following summarizes the tax cost of investments and the related net unrealized appreciation at December 31, 2013:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
|
|
|
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
Investments
|
|
$
|
52,383,726
|
|
|
$
|
27,650,200
|
|
|
|
$(141,876)
|
|
|
$
|
27,508,324
|
|
The Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds
tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as tax expense in the Statement
of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund did not incur any income tax, interest, or penalties. As of December 31, 2013, the Adviser has
reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Funds net assets or results of operations. Tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue
Service and state taxing authorities. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Funds tax positions to determine if adjustments to this conclusion are necessary.
3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions.
The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the Advisory
Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the value of its average daily net assets. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, the
Adviser provides a continuous investment program for the Funds portfolio, oversees the administration of all aspects of the Funds business and affairs, and pays the compensation of all Officers and Directors of the Fund who are
affiliated persons of the Adviser. The Corporation pays each Director who is not considered to be an affiliated person an annual retainer of $6,000 plus $1,000 for each Board meeting attended and they are reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses
incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $1,000 per meeting attended. The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an annual fee of $3,000, and the Lead Director receives an annual fee of $2,000. A Director may receive a
single meeting fee, allocated among the participating funds, for attending
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The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
certain meetings held on behalf of multiple funds. Directors who are directors or employees of the
Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Corporation.
4. Distribution Plan.
The
Funds Board has adopted a distribution plan (the Plan) for each class of shares, except for Class I Shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Class AAA, Class A, and Class C Share Plans, payments are
authorized to G.distributors, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Fund, at annual rates of 0.25%, 0.25%, and 1.00%, respectively, of the average daily net assets of those classes, the annual limitations under each Plan. Such
payments are accrued daily and paid monthly.
5. Portfolio Securities.
Purchases and sales of securities during the year ended
December 31, 2013, other than short term securities and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $18,132,673 and $22,200,871, respectively.
6. Transactions with Affiliates.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid brokerage commissions on security trades of $1,257
to G.research, Inc, an affiliate of the Adviser. Additionally the Distributor retained a total of $1,766 from investors representing commissions (sales charges and underwriting fees) on sales and redemptions of Fund shares.
The cost of calculating the Funds NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. During the year ended December 31,
2013, the Fund paid or accrued $45,000 to the Adviser in connection with the cost of computing the Funds NAV.
7. Line of Credit.
The
Fund participates in an unsecured line of credit of up to $75,000,000 under which it may borrow up to 10% of its net assets from the custodian for temporary borrowing purposes. Borrowings under this arrangement bear interest at the higher of the sum
of the overnight LIBOR rate plus 100 basis points or the sum of the federal funds rate plus 100 basis points at the time of borrowing. This amount, if any, would be included in interest expense in the Statement of Operations. At
December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings outstanding under the line of credit.
The average daily amount of borrowings outstanding under the
line of credit during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $15,844 with a weighted average interest rate of 1.14%. The maximum amount borrowed at any time during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $793,000.
8. Capital Stock.
The Fund offers four classes of shares Class AAA Shares, Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares. Class
AAA Shares are offered without a sales charge only to investors who acquire them directly from the Distributor, through selected broker/dealers, or the transfer agent. Class I Shares are offered without a sales charge, solely to certain
institutions, directly through the Distributor or brokers that have entered into selling agreements specifically with respect to Class I Shares. Class A Shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class C Shares are subject
to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for one year after purchase.
The Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2.00% on all classes of shares that
are redeemed or exchanged on or before the seventh day after the date of a purchase. The redemption fee is deducted from the proceeds otherwise payable to the redeeming shareholders and is retained by the Fund as an increase in paid-in capital. The
redemption fees retained by the Fund during the years ended December 31, 2013, and 2012 amounted to $494 and $3, respectively.
16
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
107,327
|
|
|
$
|
3,156,052
|
|
|
|
179,632
|
|
|
$
|
4,621,539
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
210,633
|
|
|
|
6,262,104
|
|
|
|
80,540
|
|
|
|
2,128,684
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(247,595
|
)
|
|
|
(7,356,576
|
)
|
|
|
(415,058
|
)
|
|
|
(10,658,429
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease)
|
|
|
70,365
|
|
|
$
|
2,061,580
|
|
|
|
(154,886
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,908,206
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
17,658
|
|
|
$
|
528,418
|
|
|
|
4,948
|
|
|
$
|
126,945
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
4,401
|
|
|
|
130,840
|
|
|
|
1,263
|
|
|
|
33,387
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(5,676
|
)
|
|
|
(177,022
|
)
|
|
|
(4,296
|
)
|
|
|
(111,540
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
|
|
|
16,383
|
|
|
$
|
482,236
|
|
|
|
1,915
|
|
|
$
|
48,792
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
16,076
|
|
|
$
|
454,556
|
|
|
|
14,347
|
|
|
$
|
345,629
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
2,188
|
|
|
|
58,876
|
|
|
|
908
|
|
|
|
22,057
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(6,142
|
)
|
|
|
(169,191
|
)
|
|
|
(6,902
|
)
|
|
|
(168,544
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
|
|
|
12,122
|
|
|
$
|
344,241
|
|
|
|
8,353
|
|
|
$
|
199,142
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
16,483
|
|
|
$
|
483,470
|
|
|
|
13,510
|
|
|
$
|
352,816
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
3,395
|
|
|
|
101,456
|
|
|
|
1,016
|
|
|
|
26,914
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(7,668
|
)
|
|
|
(227,012
|
)
|
|
|
(3,444
|
)
|
|
|
(88,403
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
|
|
|
12,210
|
|
|
$
|
357,914
|
|
|
|
11,082
|
|
|
$
|
291,327
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. Indemnifications.
The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds
maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
10. Other Matters.
On April 24, 2008, the Adviser entered into a settlement with the SEC to resolve an inquiry regarding prior frequent
trading in shares of the Fund by one investor who was banned from the Fund in August 2002. Under the terms of the settlement, the Adviser, without admitting or denying the SECs findings and allegations, paid $16 million (which included a $5
million civil monetary penalty). On the same day, the SEC filed a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Adviser, alleging violations of
certain federal securities laws arising from the same matter. The officer, who is also an officer of the Fund and other funds in the Gabelli/GAMCO complex, denies the allegations and is continuing in his positions with the Adviser and the funds. The
settlement by the Adviser did not have, and the resolution of the action against the officer is not expected to have, a material adverse impact on the Adviser or its ability to fulfill its obligations under the Advisory Agreement.
11. Subsequent Events.
Management has evaluated the impact on the Fund of all subsequent events occurring through the date the financial
statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
17
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc.
and the
Shareholders of The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
We have
audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of The GAMCO Global Growth Fund (the Fund), one of the series constituting GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc., as of December 31,
2013, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended.
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds internal control over
financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and
financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the Funds custodian. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In
our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund at December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the
changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
New York, New York
February 24, 2014
18
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
During the six months ended December 31, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the continuation of the investment advisory
agreement with the Adviser for the Fund on the basis of the recommendation by the directors (the Independent Board Members) who are not interested persons of the Fund. The following paragraphs summarize the material
information and factors considered by the Independent Board Members as well as their conclusions relative to such factors.
Nature, Extent,
and Quality of Services.
The Independent Board Members considered information regarding the Funds portfolio managers, the depth of the analyst pool available to the Adviser and the portfolio managers, the scope of supervisory,
administrative, shareholder, and other services supervised or provided by the Adviser and the absence of significant service problems reported to the Board. The Independent Board Members noted the experience, length of service, and reputation of the
Funds portfolio managers.
Investment Performance.
The Independent Board Members reviewed the short, medium, and long term
performance of the Fund against a peer group of global large cap growth funds, noting its top quartile performance for the one, three, and five year periods.
Profitability.
The Independent Board Members reviewed summary data regarding the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser both with a pro
rata administrative overhead charge and with a standalone administrative charge. The Independent Board Members also noted that a portion of the Funds portfolio transactions were executed by an affiliated broker of the Adviser and that another
affiliated broker received distribution fees and minor amounts of sales commissions.
Economies of Scale.
The Independent Board
Members discussed the major elements of the Advisers cost structure and the relationship of those elements to potential economies of scale and reviewed rudimentary data relating to the impact of 20% growth in the Fund on the Advisers
profitability.
Sharing of Economies of Scale.
The Independent Board Members noted that the investment management fee schedule for the
Fund does not take into account any potential economies of scale that may develop.
Service and Cost Comparisons.
The Independent
Board Members compared the expense ratios of the investment management fee, other expenses, and total expenses of the Fund with similar expense ratios of the peer group of global multi-cap core funds and noted that the Advisers management fee
includes substantially all administrative services of the Fund as well as investment advisory services. The Independent Board Members noted that the Funds expense ratios were significantly higher than and the Funds size was lower than
average within this group. The Independent Board Members were presented with, but did not consider material to their decision, various information comparing the advisory fee with the fee for other types of accounts managed by the Adviser.
Conclusions.
The Independent Board Members concluded that the Fund enjoyed highly experienced portfolio management services and good
ancillary services and a reasonable performance record. The Independent Board Members also concluded that the Funds expense ratios and the profitability to the Adviser of managing the Fund were reasonable, and that economies of scale were not
a significant factor in their thinking at this time. The Independent Board Members did not view the potential profitability of ancillary services as material to their decision. On the basis of the foregoing and without assigning particular weight to
any single conclusion, the Independent Board Members determined to recommend continuation of the investment management agreement to the full Board of Directors.
19
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
The business and affairs of the Fund are
managed under the direction of the Corporations Board of Directors. Information pertaining to the Directors and officers of the Fund is set forth below. The Corporations Statement of Additional Information includes additional information
about the Funds Directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or by writing to The GAMCO Global Growth Fund at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name, Position(s)
Address
1
and Age
|
|
Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
2
|
|
Number of Funds
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
|
|
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
|
|
Other Directorships
Held by Director
4
|
|
|
|
INTERESTED DIRECTORS
3
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mario J. Gabelli, CFA
Director and
Chief Investment Officer
Age: 71
|
|
Since 1993
|
|
27
|
|
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment OfficerValue Portfolios of GAMCO Investors, Inc., and Chief Investment Officer Value Portfolios of Gabelli Funds, LLC and GAMCO Asset Management Inc.; Director/ Trustee
or Chief Investment Officer of other registered investment companies in the Gabelli/ GAMCO Funds Complex; Chief Executive Officer of GGCP, Inc.
|
|
Director of Morgan Group Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of LICT Corp. (multimedia and communication services); Director of CIBL, Inc. (broadcasting and wireless communications);
Director of ICTC Group, Inc. (communications); Director of RLJ Acquisition Inc. (blank check company)(2011-2012)
|
|
|
|
|
|
John D. Gabelli
Director
Age: 69
|
|
Since 1993
|
|
10
|
|
Senior Vice President of G.research, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
5
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E. Val Cerutti
Director
Age: 74
|
|
Since 2001
|
|
7
|
|
Chief Executive Officer of Cerutti Consultants, Inc.
|
|
Director of The LGL Group, Inc. (diversified manufacturing) (1990-2009)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anthony J. Colavita
Director
Age: 78
|
|
Since 1993
|
|
36
|
|
President of the law firm of Anthony J. Colavita, P.C.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arthur V. Ferrara
Director
Age: 83
|
|
Since 2001
|
|
8
|
|
Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (1992-1995)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Werner J. Roeder, MD
Director
Age: 73
|
|
Since 1993
|
|
23
|
|
Medical Director of Lawrence Hospital and practicing private physician
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anthonie C. van Ekris
Director
Age: 79
|
|
Since 1993
|
|
20
|
|
Chairman of BALMAC International, Inc. (commodities and futures trading)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salvatore J. Zizza
Director
Age: 68
|
|
Since 2004
|
|
30
|
|
Chairman (since 1978) of Zizza & Associates Corp. (financial consulting); Chairman (since 2005) of Metropolitan Paper Recycling, Inc. (recycling); Chairman (since 1999) of Harbor BioSciences, Inc. (biotechnology)
|
|
Director and Vice Chairman of Trans-Lux Corporation (business services); Director and Chairman of Harbor Diversified Inc. (pharmaceuticals); Chairman of Bion Environmental Technologies (technology); Director, Chairman, and CEO of
General Employment Enterprises (staffing services) (2009-2012)
|
20
The GAMCO Global Growth Fund
Additional Fund Information (Continued) (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Name, Position(s)
Address
1
and Age
|
|
Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
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OFFICERS:
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Bruce N. Alpert
President
Age: 62
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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gabelli Funds, LLC since 1988; Officer of registered investment companies in the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex; Director of Teton Advisors, Inc. 1998-2012; Chairman of Teton
Advisors, Inc. 2008-2010; President of Teton Advisors, Inc. 1998-2008; Senior Vice President of GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 2008
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Andrea R. Mango
Secretary
Age: 41
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Since November
2013
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Counsel of Gabelli Funds, LLC; Corporate Vice President within the Corporate Compliance Department of New York Life Insurance Company 2011-2013; Vice President and Counsel of Deutsche Bank 2006-2011
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Agnes Mullady
Treasurer
Age: 55
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Since 2006
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President and Chief Operating Officer of the Open-End Fund Division of Gabelli Funds, LLC since September 2010; Senior Vice President of GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 2009; Vice President of Gabelli Funds, LLC since 2007; Officer of
all of the registered investment companies in the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex
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Richard J. Walz
Chief Compliance Officer
Age: 54
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Chief Compliance Officer of the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex; Chief Compliance Officer of AEGON USA Investment Management LLC 2011-2013; Chief Compliance Officer of Cutwater Asset Management 2004-2011
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Address: One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422, unless otherwise noted.
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Each Director will hold office for an indefinite term until the earliest of (i) the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of
considering the election or re-election of such Director and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, if any, elected at such meeting, or (ii) the date a Director resigns or retires, or a Director is removed by the Board of
Directors or shareholders, in accordance with the Funds By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation. Each officer will hold office for an indefinite term until the date he or she resigns or retires or until his or her successor is elected and
qualified.
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Interested person of the Corporation as defined in the 1940 Act. Messers. Gabelli are each considered an interested person because of
their affiliation with Gabelli Funds, LLC which acts as the Corporations investment adviser. Mario J. Gabelli and John D. Gabelli are brothers.
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This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, i.e., public
companies, or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.
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Gabelli/GAMCO Funds and Your Personal Privacy
Who are we?
The Gabelli/GAMCO Funds are investment companies registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. We are managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, which is affiliated with GAMCO Investors, Inc. GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a publicly held company that has subsidiaries that provide investment advisory or
brokerage services for a variety of clients.
What kind of non-public information
do we collect about you if you become a fund shareholder?
If you apply to open an
account directly with us, you will be giving us some non-public information about yourself. The non-public information we collect about you is:
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Information you give us on your application form.
This could include your name, address, telephone number, social security number, bank account
number, and other information.
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Information about your transactions with us, any transactions with our affiliates, and transactions with the entities we hire to provide services to you.
This would include information about the shares that you buy or redeem. If we hire someone else to provide services like a transfer agent we will also have information about the transactions that you conduct through them.
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What information do we disclose and to whom do we
disclose it?
We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our
customers or former customers to anyone other than our affiliates, our service providers who need to know such information, and as otherwise permitted by law. If you want to find out what the law permits, you can read the privacy rules adopted by
the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are in volume 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248. The Commission often posts information about its regulations on its website, www.sec.gov.
What do we do to protect your personal information?
We restrict access to non-public personal information about you to the
people who need to know that information in order to provide services to you or the fund and to ensure that we are complying with the laws governing the securities business. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to keep your
personal information confidential.
THE GAMCO GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
One Corporate Center
Rye, NY 10580-1422
Portfolio Management Team Biographies
Caesar M. P. Bryan
joined GAMCO Asset Management in 1994. He is a member of the global investment team of Gabelli Funds, LLC and portfolio
manager of several funds within the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex. Prior to joining Gabelli, Mr. Bryan was a portfolio manager at Lexington Management. He began his investment career in 1979 at Samuel Montagu Company, the London based merchant
bank. Mr. Bryan graduated from the University of Southampton in England with a Bachelor of Law and is a member of the English Bar.
Howard
F. Ward, CFA,
joined Gabelli Funds in 1995 and currently serves as GAMCOs Chief Investment Officer of Growth Equities as well as a Gabelli Funds, LLC portfolio manager for several funds within the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex. Prior to
joining Gabelli, Mr. Ward served as Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager for several Scudder mutual funds. He also was an Investment Officer in the Institutional Investment Department with Brown Brothers, Harriman & Co. for
four years. Mr. Ward received his B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University.
2013 TAX NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
(Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid to shareholders ordinary income distributions (comprised of net
investment income and short term capital gains) totaling $0.340, $0.340, $0.340, and $0.340 per share for Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I Shares, respectively, and long term capital gains totaling $6,087,192, or the maximum allowable.
The distribution of long term capital gains has been designated as a capital gain dividend by the Funds Board of Directors. For the year ended December 31, 2013, 73.31% of the ordinary income distribution qualifies for the dividends
received deduction available to corporations. The Fund designates 100% of the ordinary income distribution as qualified dividend income pursuant to the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The Fund designates 0.00% of the ordinary
income distribution as qualified interest income pursuant to the Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. The Fund designates 99.96% of the ordinary income distribution as qualified short term gain pursuant to the
American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
U.S. Government Income:
The percentage of the ordinary income distribution paid by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2013 which
was derived from U.S. Treasury securities was 0.00%. The percentage of U.S. Government securities held as of December 31, 2013 was 0.54%. Due to the diversity in state and local tax law, it is recommended that you consult your personal tax
adviser as to the applicability of the information provided to your specific situation.
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report
and, accordingly, are subject to change. For each item, it is the intention of the Fund to designate the maximum amount permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder.
We have separated the portfolio managers commentary from the financial statements and investment
portfolio due to corporate governance regulations stipulated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We have done this to ensure that the content of the portfolio managers commentary is unrestricted. Both the commentary and the financial
statements, including the portfolio of investments, will be available on our website at www.gabelli.com
GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc.
THE GAMCO GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
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800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)
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914-921-5118
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GABELLI.COM
Net Asset Value per share available daily
by calling 800-GABELLI after 7:00 P.M.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Mario J. Gabelli, CFA
Chairman and
Chief Executive
Officer,
GAMCO Investors, Inc.
E. Val Cerutti
Chief Executive
Officer,
Cerutti Consultants, Inc.
Anthony J. Colavita
President,
Anthony J. Colavita,
P.C.
Arthur V. Ferrara
Former Chairman and
Chief Executive
Officer,
Guardian Life Insurance
Company of America
John D. Gabelli
Senior Vice President,
G.research,
Inc.
Werner J. Roeder, MD
Medical Director,
Lawrence
Hospital
Anthonie C. van Ekris
Chairman,
BALMAC International,
Inc.
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Salvatore J. Zizza
Chairman,
Zizza & Associates
Corp.
OFFICERS
Bruce N. Alpert
President
Andrea R. Mango
Secretary
Agnes Mullady
Treasurer
Richard J. Walz
Chief Compliance
Officer
DISTRIBUTOR
G.distributors, LLC
CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER
AGENT, AND DIVIDEND
DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank
and Trust Company
LEGAL COUNSEL
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of The GAMCO Global Growth Fund. It is not authorized for
distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
Overall Morningstar Rating
Morningstar
®
rated The GAMCO Global
Growth Fund Class AAA Shares 4 stars overall and 4 stars for the three, five, and ten year periods ended December 31, 2013 among 797, 797, 638, and 324 World Stock funds, respectively. Morningstar
Rating
TM
is based on risk-adjusted returns.
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity
Fund
Annual Report
December 31, 2013
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Caesar M. P. Bryan
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Portfolio Manager
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To Our Shareholders,
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the net asset value (NAV) per Class AAA Share of The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
increased 18.9% compared with an increase of 22.8% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) World Free Index. See page 2 for additional performance information.
Enclosed are the schedule of investments and financial statements as of December 31, 2013.
Performance Discussion (Unaudited)
For the
year, all 23 major national indices provided positive returns. Countries posting strong double-digit returns for 2013 were led by Finland (+46.0%), followed by Ireland (+41.2%), the United States (+31.8%), Germany (+31.4%), Spain and the Netherlands
(+31.3%), Belgium (+27.6%), Japan (+27.2%), Switzerland (+26.6%), France (+26.3%), Denmark (+25.2%), Sweden (+24.5%), the United Kingdom (+20.7%), Italy (+20.4%), Austria (+13.4%), New Zealand (+11.3%), Hong Kong (+11.1%), Portugal (+11.0%) and
Israel (+10.9%). Countries posting positive single-digit returns for 2013 were Norway (+9.4%), Canada (+5.6%), Australia (+4.2%) and Singapore (+1.7%). Within emerging markets, only 6 of 21 countries posted positive results. Of the four largest
emerging markets, China (+0.4%) posted the best return, followed by Russia (-2.6%), India (-5.3%) and Brazil (-18.7%).
We purchase
attractively valued companies that we believe have the opportunity to grow earnings more rapidly than average within that companys local market. We pay close attention to companys position, management, and balance sheet, with particular
emphasis on the ability of the company to finance its growth. Generally, we value a company relative to its local market, but where appropriate, we attempt to benefit from valuation discrepancies between markets. Our primary focus is on security
selection and not country allocation, but the Fund will remain diversified by sector and geography. Country allocation is likely to reflect broad economic, financial, and currency trends, as well as relative size of the market.
Selected securities that contributed positively to performance in 2013 were, Kinnevik Investment AB (3.9% of net assets as
December 31, 2013), an investment company headquartered in Stockholm Sweden, which manages a portfolio of listed holdings, primarily in the telecommunications and media sectors; Lockheed Martin Corp. (3.1%), a security and aerospace company;
Google Inc. (5.6%), widely recognized as worlds largest internet search engine. Some of our weaker performing securities during the year were Newcrest Mining Ltd.(0.1%) the largest Australian domiciled gold producers; Antofagasta plc (2.5%),
which through its subsidiaries engages in the exploration, development and mining of cooper; and Swire Properties Ltd. (0.7%), a property developer in Hong Kong and mainland China.
We appreciate your confidence and trust.
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Sincerely yours,
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Bruce N. Alpert
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February 11, 2014
Comparative Results
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Average Annual Returns through December 31, 2013 (a) (Unaudited)
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Since
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Inception
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1 Year
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5 Year
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10 Year
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(5/11/98)
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Class AAA (GABOX)
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18.94%
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15.05%
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7.38%
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7.29%
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MSCI AC World Free Index
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22.80
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14.92
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7.17
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4.84(d)
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Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Fund Classification
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24.49
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15.77
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7.66
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5.43
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Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Fund Classification
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26.45
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16.47
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6.48
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5.80
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Class A (GOCAX)
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18.95
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15.06
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7.39
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7.30
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12.11
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13.70
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6.76
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6.89
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Class C (GGLCX)
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18.06
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14.20
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6.70
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6.90
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17.06
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14.20
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6.70
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6.90
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19.23
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15.35
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7.56
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7.41
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In the current prospectuses dated April 30, 2013, the gross expense ratios for Class AAA, A, C, and I Shares are 2.91%,
2.91%, 3.66%, and 2.66%, respectively, and the net expense ratios in the current prospectuses for these share classes are 2.00%, 2.00%, 2.75%, and 1.75%, respectively. See page 9 for the expense ratios for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Class AAA and Class I Shares do not have a sales charge. The maximum sales charge for Class A and C Shares is 5.75% and 1.00%, respectively.
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(a)
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Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Total returns and average annual returns reflect changes in
share price, reinvestment of distributions, and are net of expenses. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. When shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance
may be lower or higher than the performance data presented. Visit www.gabelli.com for performance information as of the most recent month end. Returns would have been lower had Gabelli Funds, LLC (the Adviser) not reimbursed certain
expenses of the Fund. The Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shares sold or exchanged within seven days after the date of purchase. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before
investing. The prospectuses contain information about these and other matters and should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus please visit our website at www.gabelli.com.
The Class AAA Share NAVs per share are used to
calculate performance for the periods prior to the issuance of Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares on March 12, 2000, November 23, 2001, and January 11, 2008, respectively. The actual performance of the
Class A Shares and Class C Shares would have been lower due to the additional fees and expenses associated with these classes of shares. The actual performance of the Class I Shares would have been higher due to lower expenses related to this
class of shares. The MSCI AC World Free Index is an unmanaged free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI AC World Free Index consists
of 45 country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices. The Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Fund Classification and the Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Fund Classification reflects the average performance of mutual funds
classified in those particular categories. Dividends are considered reinvested. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Performance results include the effect of the maximum 5.75% sales charge at the beginning of the period.
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Assuming payment of the 1% maximum contingent deferred sales charge imposed on redemptions made within one year of purchase.
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MSCI AC World Free Index since inception performance is a blend of Gross excluding applicable
taxes and Net Performance. This benchmarks Net performance began on December 29. 2000.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN
THE GAMCO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND (CLASS AAA SHARES), LIPPER GLOBAL MULTI-CAP GROWTH FUND CLASSIFICATION,
AND MSCI AC WORLD FREE INDEX (Unaudited)
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Past performance is not predictive of future results. The performance tables and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
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For the Six Month Period from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013
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Expense Table
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We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of fees and expenses regarding your
investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a fund, you incur ongoing costs, which include costs for portfolio management, administrative services, and shareholder reports (like this one), among others. Operating
expenses, which are deducted from a funds gross income, directly reduce the investment return of a fund. When a funds expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets, this figure is known as the expense ratio. The
following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of
the period shown and held for the entire period.
The Expense Table below illustrates your Funds costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return:
This section provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this section to help you to
estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period after any fee waivers and expense reimbursements. The Ending Account Value shown is derived from the Funds
actual
return during the past six months, and the
Expenses Paid During Period shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid
over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply
the result by the number given for your Fund under the heading Expenses Paid During Period to estimate the expenses you paid during this period.
Hypothetical 5% Return:
This section provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Funds actual expense ratio. It assumes a hypothetical annualized
return of 5% before expenses during the period shown. In this case because the hypothetical return used is
not
the Funds actual return the results do not apply to your investment and you cannot use the hypothetical account
value and expense to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. This example is useful in making comparisons of the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are
meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees, if any, which are described in the Prospectus. If these costs were applied to your account, your
costs would be higher. Therefore, the 5% hypothetical return is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Annualized Expense Ratio represents the
actual expenses for the last six months and may be different from the expense ratio in the Financial Highlights which is for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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Actual Fund Return
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Class AAA
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$1,000.00
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$1,145.70
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2.00%
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$10.82
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$1,000.00
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$1,145.60
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2.00%
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$10.82
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$1,000.00
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$1,141.50
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2.75%
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$14.84
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$1,000.00
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$1,147.00
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$10.16
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$1,015.12
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$10.16
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$1,011.34
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2.75%
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$13.94
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$1,016.38
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Expenses are equal to the Funds annualized expense ratio for the last six months multiplied by the average account value over the
period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (184 days), then divided by 365.
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Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The following table presents portfolio holdings as a percent of net assets as of December 31, 2013:
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
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Industrials
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20.7%
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Consumer Staples
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19.2%
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Consumer Discretionary
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15.8%
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Information Technology
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10.1%
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Materials
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9.0%
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Financials
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8.8%
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Energy
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7.1%
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Health Care
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6.9%
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Telecommunication Services
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1.5%
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0.9%
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0.0%*
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100.0%
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The Fund files a complete schedule
of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may obtain this information
at www.gabelli.com or by calling the Fund at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).The Funds Form N-Q is available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov
and may also be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
Proxy Voting
The Fund files Form N-PX with its complete
proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31 of each year. A description of the Funds proxy voting policies, procedures, and how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is available
without charge, upon request, by (i) calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554); (ii) writing to The Gabelli Funds at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422; or (iii) visiting the SECs website at www.sec.gov.
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Investments December 31, 2013
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Shares
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COMMON STOCKS 99.1%
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INDUSTRIALS 20.7%
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11,484
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CNH Industrial NV
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$
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86,608
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$
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130,343
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1,000
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FANUC Corp.
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101,606
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182,794
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2,000
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc.
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28,156
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91,400
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15,250
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Glencore Xstrata plc
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82,406
|
|
|
|
78,967
|
|
|
4,300
|
|
|
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.
|
|
|
137,142
|
|
|
|
224,933
|
|
|
3,600
|
|
|
Komatsu Ltd.
|
|
|
76,536
|
|
|
|
73,053
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.
|
|
|
122,612
|
|
|
|
320,580
|
|
|
2,500
|
|
|
Lockheed Martin Corp.
|
|
|
61,439
|
|
|
|
371,650
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
86,284
|
|
|
|
55,645
|
|
|
2,600
|
|
|
Precision Castparts Corp.
|
|
|
38,545
|
|
|
|
700,180
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
SMC Corp.
|
|
|
124,202
|
|
|
|
251,638
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
|
|
|
945,536
|
|
|
|
2,481,183
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSUMER STAPLES 19.2%
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Beam Inc.
|
|
|
99,825
|
|
|
|
136,120
|
|
|
5,750
|
|
|
British American Tobacco plc
|
|
|
143,939
|
|
|
|
308,315
|
|
|
1,300
|
|
|
Danone SA
|
|
|
77,722
|
|
|
|
93,570
|
|
|
7,000
|
|
|
Diageo plc
|
|
|
97,896
|
|
|
|
231,834
|
|
|
2,280
|
|
|
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.
|
|
|
54,395
|
|
|
|
111,082
|
|
|
1,100
|
|
|
FamilyMart Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
49,338
|
|
|
|
50,190
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
General Mills Inc.
|
|
|
74,401
|
|
|
|
149,730
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
Heineken Holding NV
|
|
|
140,229
|
|
|
|
189,785
|
|
|
900
|
|
|
Hillshire Brands Co.
|
|
|
20,412
|
|
|
|
30,096
|
|
|
1,400
|
|
|
Japan Tobacco Inc.
|
|
|
51,690
|
|
|
|
45,466
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
|
|
|
129,424
|
|
|
|
251,280
|
|
|
1,910
|
|
|
Pernod Ricard SA
|
|
|
147,275
|
|
|
|
217,591
|
|
|
2,150
|
|
|
Philip Morris International Inc.
|
|
|
74,934
|
|
|
|
187,330
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
The Procter & Gamble Co.
|
|
|
110,564
|
|
|
|
162,820
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.
|
|
|
67,311
|
|
|
|
60,013
|
|
|
1,975
|
|
|
Wesfarmers Ltd.
|
|
|
58,145
|
|
|
|
77,663
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
|
|
|
1,397,500
|
|
|
|
2,302,885
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 15.8%
|
|
|
1,500
|
|
|
AMC Networks Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
12,414
|
|
|
|
102,165
|
|
|
2,200
|
|
|
Christian Dior SA
|
|
|
132,254
|
|
|
|
415,697
|
|
|
7,500
|
|
|
Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA
|
|
|
96,573
|
|
|
|
746,595
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
DIRECTV
|
|
|
145,601
|
|
|
|
207,270
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
Genting Berhad
|
|
|
70,889
|
|
|
|
62,647
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
80,136
|
|
|
|
82,233
|
|
|
6,000
|
|
|
Liberty Interactive Corp., Cl. A
|
|
|
103,842
|
|
|
|
176,100
|
|
|
404
|
|
|
Liberty Ventures, Cl. A
|
|
|
15,281
|
|
|
|
49,526
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
Rakuten Inc.
|
|
|
49,486
|
|
|
|
59,406
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
|
|
|
706,476
|
|
|
|
1,901,639
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 10.1%
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Canon Inc.
|
|
|
103,501
|
|
|
|
63,242
|
|
|
600
|
|
|
Google Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
209,345
|
|
|
|
672,426
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
Keyence Corp.
|
|
|
93,284
|
|
|
|
213,655
|
|
|
7,000
|
|
|
Microsoft Corp.
|
|
|
185,025
|
|
|
|
262,010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
|
|
|
591,155
|
|
|
|
1,211,333
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
MATERIALS 9.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,200
|
|
|
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
|
|
$
|
126,105
|
|
|
$
|
58,036
|
|
|
22,000
|
|
|
Antofagasta plc
|
|
|
26,323
|
|
|
|
300,192
|
|
|
3,600
|
|
|
BHP Billiton plc
|
|
|
114,493
|
|
|
|
111,419
|
|
|
2,500
|
|
|
Monsanto Co.
|
|
|
174,388
|
|
|
|
291,375
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
|
|
|
60,284
|
|
|
|
14,080
|
|
|
1,830
|
|
|
Rio Tinto plc
|
|
|
77,490
|
|
|
|
103,322
|
|
|
800
|
|
|
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
56,180
|
|
|
|
46,643
|
|
|
400
|
|
|
Syngenta AG
|
|
|
114,992
|
|
|
|
159,274
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL MATERIALS
|
|
|
750,255
|
|
|
|
1,084,341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCIALS 8.8%
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.
|
|
|
63,610
|
|
|
|
78,924
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
|
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.
|
|
|
62,764
|
|
|
|
94,400
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
Kinnevik Investment AB,
Cl. B
|
|
|
230,284
|
|
|
|
463,164
|
|
|
7,500
|
|
|
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.
|
|
|
50,245
|
|
|
|
49,425
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
Schroders plc
|
|
|
100,679
|
|
|
|
236,620
|
|
|
1,100
|
|
|
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.
|
|
|
53,615
|
|
|
|
56,614
|
|
|
32,000
|
|
|
Swire Properties Ltd.
|
|
|
76,525
|
|
|
|
80,884
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL FINANCIALS
|
|
|
637,722
|
|
|
|
1,060,031
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ENERGY 7.1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,200
|
|
|
EOG Resources Inc.
|
|
|
133,358
|
|
|
|
201,408
|
|
|
1,200
|
|
|
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
|
|
|
124,972
|
|
|
|
114,120
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
|
|
|
67,020
|
|
|
|
92,035
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
Schlumberger Ltd.
|
|
|
165,719
|
|
|
|
450,550
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ENERGY
|
|
|
491,069
|
|
|
|
858,113
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HEALTH CARE 6.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,400
|
|
|
Novartis AG
|
|
|
174,161
|
|
|
|
351,191
|
|
|
1,700
|
|
|
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein
|
|
|
136,625
|
|
|
|
474,906
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
|
|
|
310,786
|
|
|
|
826,097
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.5%
|
|
|
3,800
|
|
|
Telephone & Data Systems Inc.
|
|
|
67,481
|
|
|
|
97,964
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
United States Cellular Corp.
|
|
|
107,123
|
|
|
|
83,640
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
|
|
|
174,604
|
|
|
|
181,604
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
|
|
|
6,005,103
|
|
|
|
11,907,226
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WARRANTS 0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.0% 0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
Genting Berhad, expire 12/18/18
|
|
|
2,300
|
|
|
|
4,778
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
5
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Investments (Continued) December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
Amount
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 0.9%
|
|
$
|
105,000
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury Bills,
0.085%, 04/17/14
|
|
$
|
104,974
|
|
|
$
|
104,990
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.0%
|
|
$
|
6,112,377
|
|
|
|
12,016,994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Assets and
Liabilities (Net) 0.0%
|
|
|
|
2,427
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS 100.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
12,019,421
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-income producing security.
|
|
Represents annualized yield at date of purchase.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic Diversification
|
|
% of
Market
Value
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
North America
|
|
|
45.6
|
%
|
|
$
|
5,475,883
|
|
Europe
|
|
|
38.4
|
|
|
|
4,612,785
|
|
Japan
|
|
|
10.7
|
|
|
|
1,290,017
|
|
Asia/Pacific
|
|
|
5.3
|
|
|
|
638,309
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
12,016,994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
6
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Investments, at value (cost $6,112,377)
|
|
$
|
12,016,994
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
23,258
|
|
Receivable for Fund shares sold
|
|
|
998
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
9,246
|
|
Dividends receivable
|
|
|
23,086
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
12,073,582
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Payable for investment advisory fees
|
|
|
4,824
|
|
Payable for distribution fees
|
|
|
2,361
|
|
Payable for legal and audit fees
|
|
|
20,711
|
|
Payable for shareholder communications expenses
|
|
|
13,668
|
|
Payable for custodian fees
|
|
|
6,201
|
|
Other accrued expenses
|
|
|
6,396
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
54,161
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
(applicable to 500,984 shares outstanding)
|
|
$
|
12,019,421
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets Consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in capital
|
|
$
|
7,114,747
|
|
Distribution in excess of net investment income
|
|
|
(1,055
|
)
|
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
(999,444
|
)
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
|
|
|
5,904,617
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency translations
|
|
|
556
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
$
|
12,019,421
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of Capital Stock, each at $0.001 par value:
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($11,120,672 ÷ 463,516 shares outstanding; 75,000,000
shares authorized)
|
|
|
$23.99
|
|
Class A:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($237,888 ÷ 9,954 shares outstanding; 50,000,000 shares
authorized)
|
|
|
$23.90
|
|
Maximum offering price per share
(NAV ÷ 0. 9425, based on maximum sales charge of 5.75% of the offering
price)
|
|
|
$25.36
|
|
Class C:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($19,621 ÷ 839 shares outstanding; 25,000,000 shares
authorized)
|
|
|
$23.40
|
(a)
|
Class I:
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($641,240 ÷ 26,675 shares outstanding; 25,000,000 shares
authorized)
|
|
|
$24.04
|
|
(a)
|
Redemption price varies based on the length of time held. Total amounts may differ due to rounding.
|
Statement of Operations
For
the Year Ended December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
Investment Income:
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $4,379)
|
|
$
|
232,019
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investment Income
|
|
|
232,069
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
Investment advisory fees
|
|
|
110,183
|
|
Distribution fees - Class AAA
|
|
|
25,442
|
|
Distribution fees - Class A
|
|
|
581
|
|
Distribution fees - Class C
|
|
|
179
|
|
Custodian fees
|
|
|
35,144
|
|
Registration expenses
|
|
|
27,931
|
|
Shareholder communications expenses
|
|
|
25,747
|
|
Legal and audit fees
|
|
|
21,690
|
|
Shareholder services fees
|
|
|
15,407
|
|
Directors fees
|
|
|
3,759
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
107
|
|
Miscellaneous expenses
|
|
|
35,208
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Expenses
|
|
|
301,378
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses reimbursed by Adviser (See Note 3)
|
|
|
(81,933
|
)
|
Custodian fee credits
|
|
|
(314
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Reimbursements and Credits
|
|
|
(82,247
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Expenses
|
|
|
219,131
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income
|
|
|
12,938
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency:
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments
|
|
|
268,637
|
|
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
268,748
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
|
|
|
1,643,857
|
|
on foreign currency translations
|
|
|
603
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
1,644,460
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency
|
|
|
1,913,208
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
|
|
$
|
1,926,146
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
7
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
$
|
12,938
|
|
|
$
|
70,359
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
268,748
|
|
|
|
609,088
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
1,644,460
|
|
|
|
802,085
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
|
|
|
1,926,146
|
|
|
|
1,481,532
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
(11,196
|
)
|
|
|
(63,394
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
(206
|
)
|
|
|
(1,552
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Class I
|
|
|
(2,106
|
)
|
|
|
(4,922
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Distributions to Shareholders
|
|
|
(13,508
|
)
|
|
|
(69,870
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
(297,720
|
)
|
|
|
(1,941,632
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
(22,579
|
)
|
|
|
27,778
|
|
Class B*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,791
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
2,377
|
|
|
|
228,622
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
|
|
|
(317,922
|
)
|
|
|
(1,687,021
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redemption Fees
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
|
|
|
1,594,716
|
|
|
|
(275,356
|
)
|
Net Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year
|
|
|
10,424,705
|
|
|
|
10,700,061
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $0, respectively)
|
|
$
|
12,019,421
|
|
|
$
|
10,424,705
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Class B Shares were fully redeemed and closed on April 4, 2012.
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
8
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
from Investment Operations
|
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data
|
Year Ended
December 31
|
|
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of
Year
|
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
|
|
|
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
|
|
|
Total from
Investment
Operations
|
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
|
|
|
Return
of
Capital(b)
|
|
|
Total
Distributions
|
|
|
Redemption
Fees(a)(b)
|
|
|
Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Year
|
|
|
Total
Return
|
|
|
Net Assets
End of
Year
(in 000s)
|
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
|
|
Operating
Expenses
Before
Reimburse-
ment
|
|
Operating
Expenses
Net of
Reimburse-
ment(c)
|
|
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$20.19
|
|
|
|
$0.02
|
|
|
|
$ 3.80
|
|
|
|
$ 3.82
|
|
|
|
$(0.02)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.02)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$23.99
|
|
|
|
18.9%
|
|
|
|
$11,121
|
|
|
0.10%
|
|
2.74%
|
|
2.00%
|
|
5%
|
2012
|
|
|
17.67
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
2.53
|
|
|
|
2.65
|
|
|
|
(0.13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.13)
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
20.19
|
|
|
|
15.0
|
|
|
|
9,651
|
|
|
0.65
|
|
2.91
|
|
2.00
|
|
6
|
2011
|
|
|
19.57
|
|
|
|
0.04
|
|
|
|
(1.89)
|
|
|
|
(1.85)
|
|
|
|
(0.05)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.05)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
17.67
|
|
|
|
(9.5)
|
|
|
|
10,258
|
|
|
0.23
|
|
2.60
|
|
2.01
|
|
7
|
2010
|
|
|
16.53
|
|
|
|
(0.02)
|
|
|
|
3.06
|
|
|
|
3.04
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
19.57
|
|
|
|
18.4
|
|
|
|
13,263
|
|
|
(0.15)
|
|
2.66
|
|
2.01
|
|
5
|
2009
|
|
|
12.18
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
4.54
|
|
|
|
4.56
|
|
|
|
(0.21)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)
|
|
|
|
(0.21)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
16.53
|
|
|
|
37.4
|
|
|
|
13,280
|
|
|
0.16
|
|
2.72
|
|
2.05
|
|
8
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$20.11
|
|
|
|
$0.03
|
|
|
|
$ 3.78
|
|
|
|
$ 3.81
|
|
|
|
$(0.02)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.02)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$23.90
|
|
|
|
19.0%
|
|
|
|
$ 238
|
|
|
0.13%
|
|
2.74%
|
|
2.00%
|
|
5%
|
2012
|
|
|
17.61
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
2.53
|
|
|
|
2.64
|
|
|
|
(0.14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.14)
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
20.11
|
|
|
|
15.0
|
|
|
|
220
|
|
|
0.57
|
|
2.91
|
|
2.00
|
|
6
|
2011
|
|
|
19.51
|
|
|
|
0.04
|
|
|
|
(1.88)
|
|
|
|
(1.84)
|
|
|
|
(0.06)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.06)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
17.61
|
|
|
|
(9.5)
|
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
0.22
|
|
2.60
|
|
2.01
|
|
7
|
2010
|
|
|
16.48
|
|
|
|
(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
3.03
|
|
|
|
3.03
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
19.51
|
|
|
|
18.4
|
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
(0.03)
|
|
2.66
|
|
2.01
|
|
5
|
2009
|
|
|
12.14
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
4.54
|
|
|
|
4.55
|
|
|
|
(0.21)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)
|
|
|
|
(0.21)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
16.48
|
|
|
|
37.5
|
|
|
|
171
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
2.72
|
|
2.05
|
|
8
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$19.82
|
|
|
|
$(0.14)
|
|
|
|
$ 3.72
|
|
|
|
$ 3.58
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$23.40
|
|
|
|
18.1%
|
|
|
|
$ 19
|
|
|
(0.65)%
|
|
3.49%
|
|
2.75%
|
|
5%
|
2012
|
|
|
17.36
|
|
|
|
(0.02)
|
|
|
|
2.48
|
|
|
|
2.46
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19.82
|
|
|
|
14.2
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
(0.12)
|
|
3.66
|
|
2.75
|
|
6
|
2011
|
|
|
19.32
|
|
|
|
(0.07)
|
|
|
|
(1.89)
|
|
|
|
(1.96)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17.36
|
|
|
|
(10.1)
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
(0.40)
|
|
3.35
|
|
2.76
|
|
7
|
2010
|
|
|
16.44
|
|
|
|
(0.16)
|
|
|
|
3.04
|
|
|
|
2.88
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19.32
|
|
|
|
17.5
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
(0.95)
|
|
3.41
|
|
2.76
|
|
5
|
2009
|
|
|
12.20
|
|
|
|
(0.23)
|
|
|
|
4.67
|
|
|
|
4.44
|
|
|
|
(0.20)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)
|
|
|
|
(0.20)
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
16.44
|
|
|
|
36.4
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
(1.49)
|
|
3.47
|
|
2.80
|
|
8
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$20.23
|
|
|
|
$0.08
|
|
|
|
$ 3.81
|
|
|
|
$ 3.89
|
|
|
|
$(0.08)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.08)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$24.04
|
|
|
|
19.2%
|
|
|
|
$ 641
|
|
|
0.35%
|
|
2.49%
|
|
1.75%
|
|
5%
|
2012
|
|
|
17.70
|
|
|
|
0.17
|
|
|
|
2.55
|
|
|
|
2.72
|
|
|
|
(0.19)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.19)
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
20.23
|
|
|
|
15.4
|
|
|
|
537
|
|
|
0.90
|
|
2.66
|
|
1.75
|
|
6
|
2011
|
|
|
19.61
|
|
|
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
(1.91)
|
|
|
|
(1.81)
|
|
|
|
(0.10)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.10)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
17.70
|
|
|
|
(9.2)
|
|
|
|
260
|
|
|
0.55
|
|
2.35
|
|
1.76
|
|
7
|
2010
|
|
|
16.52
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
3.07
|
|
|
|
3.09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
19.61
|
|
|
|
18.7
|
|
|
|
386
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
2.41
|
|
1.76
|
|
5
|
2009
|
|
|
12.17
|
|
|
|
0.06
|
|
|
|
4.54
|
|
|
|
4.60
|
|
|
|
(0.25)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)
|
|
|
|
(0.25)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
16.52
|
|
|
|
37.8
|
|
|
|
326
|
|
|
0.45
|
|
2.47
|
|
1.80
|
|
8
|
|
Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical $1,000 investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of
the year including reinvestment of distributions and does not reflect applicable sales charges.
|
(a)
|
Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
|
(b)
|
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
|
(c)
|
The Fund incurred interest expense during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009. If interest expense had not been
incurred, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets would have been 2.00%, 2.00%, and 2.04% (Class AAA and Class A), 2.75%, 2.75%, and 2.79% (Class C), and 1.75%, 1.75%, and 1.79% (Class I), respectively. For the years ended
December 31, 2013 and 2012 the effect of interest expense was minimal. The Fund also incurred tax expense during the year ended December 31, 2009. If tax expense had not been incurred, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets
would have been 2.01% (Class AAA, and Class A), 2.76% (Class C), and 1.76% (Class I), respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 there was no tax expense.
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
9
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Organization.
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund, a series of GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc. (the Corporation), was incorporated on
July 16, 1993 in Maryland. The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), and one of four separately managed portfolios
(collectively, the Portfolios) of the Corporation. The Funds primary objective is capital appreciation. The Fund commenced investment operations on May 11, 1998.
2. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Funds financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation
of its financial statements.
Security Valuation.
Portfolio securities listed or traded on a nationally recognized securities exchange
or traded in the U.S. over-the-counter market for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price or a markets official closing price as of the close of business on the day the securities are being
valued. If there were no sales that day, the security is valued at the average of the closing bid and asked prices or, if there were no asked prices quoted on that day, then the security is valued at the closing bid price on that day. If no bid or
asked prices are quoted on such day, the security is valued at the most recently available price or, if the Board of Directors (the Board) so determines, by such other method as the Board shall determine in good faith to reflect its fair
market value. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange or market are valued according to the broadest and most representative market, as determined by Gabelli Funds, LLC (the Adviser).
Portfolio securities primarily traded on a foreign market are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on the relevant
market, but may be fair valued pursuant to procedures established by the Board if market conditions change significantly after the close of the foreign market, but prior to the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. Debt
instruments with remaining maturities of sixty days or less that are not credit impaired are valued at amortized cost, unless the Board determines such amount does not reflect the securities fair value, in which case these securities will be
fair valued as determined by the Board. Debt instruments having a maturity greater than sixty days for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the average of the latest bid and asked prices. If there were no asked prices quoted
on such day, the security is valued using the closing bid price. U.S. government obligations with maturities greater than sixty days are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar
securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations.
Securities
and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued as determined by the Board. Fair valuation methodologies and procedures may include, but are not limited to: analysis and review of available financial and
non-financial information about the company; comparisons with the valuation and changes in valuation of similar securities, including a comparison of foreign securities with the equivalent U.S. dollar value American Depositary Receipt securities at
the close of the U.S. exchange; and evaluation of any other information that could be indicative of the value of the security.
Accounting Standards
Update (ASU) No. 2011-11 (as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01) Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities requires a fund to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and
transactions eligible for offset in the statement of assets and liabilities and instruments and transactions
10
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The scope of ASU 2011-11 includes
derivatives and sale and repurchase agreements. The purpose of ASU 2011-11 is to facilitate comparison of financial statements prepared on the basis of GAAP and on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. Management is continually
evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-11 and its impact on the financial statements and, at this time, has concluded that ASU 2011-11 is not applicable to the Fund because the Fund does not have investments covered under this guidance.
The Fund employs a fair value model to adjust prices to reflect events affecting the values of certain portfolio securities which occur between the
close of trading on the principal market for such securities (foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets) at the time when net asset values of the Fund are determined. If the Funds valuation committee believes that a particular event would
materially affect net asset value, further adjustment is considered.
The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the
Funds investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
|
|
|
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
|
|
|
|
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest
rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and
|
|
|
|
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Boards determinations as to the fair
value of investments).
|
A financial instruments level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of
any input both individually and in the aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The summary of the Funds investments in securities by inputs used to value the Funds investments as of December 31, 2013 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
Total Market Value
at 12/31/13
|
|
|
Level 1
Quoted Prices
|
|
|
Level 2 Other Significant
Observable
Inputs
|
|
|
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS (Market Value):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stocks:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Materials
|
|
|
$ 1,070,261
|
|
|
|
$ 14,080
|
|
|
|
$ 1,084,341
|
|
Other Industries(a)
|
|
|
10,822,885
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,822,885
|
|
|
|
Total Common Stocks
|
|
|
11,893,146
|
|
|
|
14,080
|
|
|
|
11,907,226
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
4,778
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,778
|
|
U.S. Government Obligations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104,990
|
|
|
|
104,990
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ASSETS
|
|
|
$11,897,924
|
|
|
|
$119,070
|
|
|
|
$12,016,994
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments (SOI) for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
|
During the year ended December 31, 2013, foreign common stock was transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 due to the
application, at December 31, 2012, of fair value procedures resulting from volatility in U.S. markets after the close of the foreign markets. The beginning of period value of the securities that transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during the
period amounted to $4,834,158 or 46% of net assets as of December 31, 2012. The Funds policy is to recognize transfers among Levels as of the beginning of the reporting period.
There were no Level 3 investments held at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
11
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Additional Information to Evaluate Qualitative Information.
General.
The Fund uses recognized industry pricing services approved by the Board and
unaffiliated with the Adviser to value most of its securities, and uses broker quotes provided by market makers of securities not valued by these and other recognized pricing sources. Several different pricing feeds are received to value
domestic equity securities, international equity securities, preferred equity securities, and fixed income securities. The data within these feeds is ultimately sourced from major stock exchanges and trading systems where these securities trade. The
prices supplied by external sources are checked by obtaining quotations or actual transaction prices from market participants. If a price obtained from the pricing source is deemed unreliable, prices will be sought from another pricing service or
from a broker/dealer that trades that security or similar securities.
Fair Valuation.
Fair valued securities may be common and preferred equities, warrants, options, rights, and fixed income obligations. Where appropriate, Level 3 securities are those for which market quotations are not available, such as securities not traded for
several days, or for which current bids are not available, or which are restricted as to transfer. Among the factors to be considered to fair value a security are recent prices of comparable securities that are publicly traded, reliable prices of
securities not publicly traded, the use of valuation models, current analyst reports, valuing the income or cash flow of the issuer, or cost if the preceding factors do not apply. The circumstances of Level 3 securities are frequently monitored to
determine if fair valuation measures continue to apply.
The Adviser reports quarterly to the Board the results of the application of fair
valuation policies and procedures. These include back testing the prices realized in subsequent trades of these fair valued securities to fair values previously recognized.
Foreign Currency Translations.
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments, and
other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in foreign exchange rates and/or changes in market prices of securities have been included in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations. Net realized
foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference
between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually received. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses related to fluctuation in exchange rates between the initial purchase trade date and
subsequent sale trade date is included in realized gain/(loss) on investments.
Foreign Securities.
The Fund may directly purchase
securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate
funds, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than
securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
12
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Foreign Taxes.
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments,
or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income.
Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized gain or loss on
investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of premium and accretion of discount) is recorded on the accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective
yield to maturity method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities that are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.
Determination of Net Asset Value and Calculation of Expenses.
Certain administrative expenses are common to, and allocated among, various
affiliated funds. Such allocations are made on the basis of each funds average net assets or other criteria directly affecting the expenses as determined by the Adviser pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
In calculating the NAV per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, redemption fees, and expenses other than
class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day. Distribution expenses are borne solely by the class incurring the expense.
Custodian Fee Credits.
When cash balances are maintained in the custody account, the Fund receives credits which are used to offset
custodian fees. The gross expenses paid under the custody arrangement are included in custodian fees in the Statement of Operations with the corresponding expense offset, if any, shown as Custodian fee credits.
Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are based
on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on
various investment securities and foreign currency transactions held by the Fund, timing differences, and differing characterizations of distributions made by the Fund. Distributions from net investment income for federal income tax purposes include
net realized gains on foreign currency transactions. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, adjustments are made to the appropriate capital accounts in the period when
the differences arise. Permanent differences are primarily due to the tax treatment of currency gains and losses and recharacterization of distribution. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. For the year ended
December 31, 2013, reclassifications were made to decrease distributions in excess of net investment income by $405 and increase accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions by $110, with an offsetting
adjustment to paid-in capital.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were ordinary income
of $13,508 and $69,870, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes.
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
13
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
substantially all of its net investment company taxable income and net capital gains. Therefore, no
provision for federal income taxes is required.
As of December 31, 2013, the components of accumulated earnings/losses on a tax basis were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated capital loss carryforwards
|
|
$
|
(999,417)
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
5,904,091
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
4,904,674
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2013, the Fund had net capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes which are
available to reduce future required distributions of net capital gains to shareholders. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward for an unlimited period capital losses incurred in years
beginning after December 22, 2010. In addition, these losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of the rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may have an increased likelihood of
expiring unused. Additionally, post enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short term or long term capital losses rather than being considered all short term as under previous law.
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Loss Carryforward Available through 2016
|
|
$
|
901,411
|
|
Capital Loss Carryforward Available through 2017
|
|
|
98,006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Capital Loss Carryforwards
|
|
$
|
999,417
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $268,637.
At December 31, 2013, the differences between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation were primarily due to mark-to-market adjustments on
investments in passive foreign investment companies.
The following summarizes the tax cost of investments and the related unrealized appreciation at
December 31, 2013:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
|
|
Net Unrealized
Appreciation
|
Investments
|
|
$6,113,459
|
|
$6,166,238
|
|
$(262,703)
|
|
$5,903,535
|
The Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds
tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as tax expense in the Statement
of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund did not incur any income tax, interest, or penalties. As of December 31, 2013, the Adviser has
reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Funds net assets or results of operations. Tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue
Service and state taxing authorities. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Funds tax positions to determine if adjustments to this conclusion are necessary.
3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions.
The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the Advisory
Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the value of its average daily
14
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
net assets. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides a continuous investment
program for the Funds portfolio, oversees the administration of all aspects of the Funds business and affairs, and pays the compensation of all Officers and Directors of the Fund who are affiliated persons of the Adviser.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee and/or to reimburse expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain
the annualized total operating expenses of the Fund (excluding brokerage, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) until at least May 1, 2015, at no more than 2.00%, 2.00%, 2.75%, and 1.75% of the value of
the Funds average daily net assets for Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Adviser reimbursed the Fund in the amount of $81,933. In addition, the Fund has agreed, during
the two year period following any waiver or reimbursement by the Adviser, to repay such amount to the extent, that after giving the effect to the repayment, such adjusted annualized total operating expenses of the Fund would not exceed 2.00%, 2.00%,
2.75%, and 1.75% of the value of the Funds average daily net assets for Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I, respectively. The agreement is renewable annually. At December 31, 2013, the cumulative amount which the Fund may repay
the Adviser is $179,952.
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2012, expiring December 31, 2014
|
|
$
|
98,019
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2013, expiring December 31, 2015
|
|
|
81,933
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
179,952
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Corporation pays each Director who is not considered to be an affiliated person an annual retainer of $6,000 plus
$1,000 for each Board meeting attended, and they are reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $1,000 per meeting attended. The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an annual
fee of $3,000 and the Lead Director receives an annual fee of $2,000. A Director may receive a single meeting fee, allocated among the participating funds, for attending certain meetings held on behalf of multiple funds. Directors who are directors
or employees of the Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Corporation.
4. Distribution
Plan.
The Funds Board has adopted a distribution plan (the Plan) for each class of shares, except for Class I Shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Class AAA, Class A, and Class C Share Plans,
payments are authorized to G.distributors, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Fund, at annual rates of 0.25%, 0.25%, and 1.00%, respectively, of the average daily net assets of those classes, the annual limitations under each
Plan. Such payments are accrued daily and paid monthly.
5. Portfolio Securities.
Purchases and sales of securities during the year ended
December 31, 2013, other than short term securities and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $525,021 and $845,115, respectively.
6.
Transactions with Affiliates.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid brokerage commissions on security trades of $45 to G.research, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser. Additionally, the Distributor retained a total of $233
from investors representing commissions (sales charges and underwriting fees) on sales and redemptions of Fund shares.
The cost of calculating the
Funds NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. The Adviser did not seek a reimbursement during the year ended December 31, 2013.
7. Line of Credit.
The Fund participates in an unsecured line of credit of up to $75,000,000 under which it may borrow up to 10% of its net
assets from the custodian for temporary borrowing purposes. Borrowings
15
The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
under this arrangement bear interest at the higher of the sum of the overnight LIBOR rate plus 100
basis points or the sum of the federal funds rate plus 100 basis points at the time of borrowing. This amount, if any, would be included in interest expense in the Statement of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2013,
there were no borrowings under the line of credit.
8. Capital Stock.
The Fund offers four classes of shares Class AAA Shares,
Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares. Class AAA Shares are offered without a sales charge only to investors who acquire them directly from the Distributor, through selected broker/dealers, or the transfer agent. Class I Shares are
offered without a sales charge, solely to certain institutions, directly through the Distributor or brokers that have entered into selling agreements specifically with respect to Class I Shares. Class A Shares are subject to a maximum front-end
sales charge of 5.75%. Class C Shares are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for one year after purchase.
The Fund imposes a
redemption fee of 2.00% on all classes of shares that are redeemed or exchanged on or before the seventh day after the date of a purchase. The redemption fee is deducted from the proceeds otherwise payable to the redeeming shareholders and is
retained by the Fund as an increase in paid-in capital. The redemption fees retained by the Fund during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $0 and $3, respectively.
Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
24,418
|
|
|
$
|
548,609
|
|
|
|
19,484
|
|
|
$
|
365,787
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
463
|
|
|
|
10,939
|
|
|
|
2,907
|
|
|
|
58,482
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(39,394
|
)
|
|
|
(857,268
|
)
|
|
|
(124,816
|
)
|
|
|
(2,365,901
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease
|
|
|
(14,513
|
)
|
|
$
|
(297,720
|
)
|
|
|
(102,425
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,941,632
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
1,377
|
|
|
$
|
29,743
|
|
|
|
2,807
|
|
|
$
|
52,174
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
173
|
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
|
1,180
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(2,380
|
)
|
|
|
(52,495
|
)
|
|
|
(1,356
|
)
|
|
|
(25,576
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease)
|
|
|
(996
|
)
|
|
$
|
(22,579
|
)
|
|
|
1,510
|
|
|
$
|
27,778
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class B*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
(99
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,791
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
(99
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,791
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
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|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
2
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
3,077
|
|
|
$
|
65,337
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|
|
|
15,909
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|
|
$
|
306,120
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|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
|
2,041
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|
|
|
237
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|
|
|
4,771
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|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(3,024
|
)
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|
|
(65,001
|
)
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|
|
(4,279
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)
|
|
|
(82,269
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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
|
|
|
139
|
|
|
$
|
2,377
|
|
|
|
11,867
|
|
|
$
|
228,622
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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*
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Class B Shares were fully redeemed and closed on April 4, 2012.
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
9. Indemnifications.
The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications.
The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be
remote.
10. Other Matters.
On April 24, 2008, the Adviser entered into a settlement with the SEC to resolve an inquiry regarding prior
frequent trading in shares of the GAMCO Global Growth Fund (the Global Growth Fund) by one investor who was banned from the Global Growth Fund in August 2002. Under the terms of the settlement, the Adviser, without admitting or denying
the SECs findings and allegations, paid $16 million (which included a $5 million civil monetary penalty). On the same day, the SEC filed a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of the Adviser, alleging violations of certain federal securities laws arising from the same matter. The officer, who also is an officer of the Global Growth Fund and other funds in the Gabelli/GAMCO complex,
including this Fund, denies the allegations and is continuing in his positions with the Adviser and the funds. The settlement by the Adviser did not have, and the resolution of the action against the officer is not expected to have, a material
adverse impact on the Adviser or its ability to fulfill its obligations under the Advisory Agreement.
11. Subsequent Events.
Management has
evaluated the impact on the Fund of all subsequent events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc. and the
Shareholders of The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
We have audited
the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund (the Fund), one of the series constituting GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc., as of December 31, 2013,
and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These
financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds internal control over
financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and
financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the Funds custodian. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund at December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the
changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
New York, New York
February 24, 2014
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
During the six months ended December 31, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the continuation of the investment advisory
agreement with the Adviser for the Fund on the basis of the recommendation by the directors (the Independent Board Members) who are not interested persons of the Fund. The following paragraphs summarize the material
information and factors considered by the Independent Board Members as well as their conclusions relative to such factors.
Nature, Extent,
and Quality of Services.
The Independent Board Members considered information regarding the Funds portfolio manager, the depth of the analyst pool available to the Adviser and the portfolio manager, the scope of supervisory,
administrative, shareholder, and other services supervised or provided by the Adviser and the absence of significant service problems reported to the Board. The Independent Board Members noted the experience, length of service, and reputation of the
Funds portfolio manager.
Investment Performance.
The Independent Board Members reviewed the short and medium term performance
of the Fund against a peer group of global multi-cap growth funds, noting the Funds third quartile performance for the one and three year periods and second quartile performance for the five year period.
Profitability.
The Independent Board Members reviewed summary data regarding the lack of profitability of the Fund to the Adviser both
with and without the expense reimbursement arrangement in effect. The Independent Board Members also noted that a portion of the Funds portfolio transactions were executed by an affiliated broker of the Adviser and that another affiliated
broker received distribution fees and minor amounts of sales commissions.
Economies of Scale.
The Independent Board Members discussed
the major elements of the Advisers cost structure and the relationship of those elements to potential economies of scale and reviewed rudimentary data relating to the impact of 20% growth in the Fund on the Advisers profitability.
Sharing of Economies of Scale.
The Independent Board Members noted that the investment management fee schedule for the Fund does not take
into account any potential economies of scale that may develop or any losses or diminished profitability to the Adviser in prior years.
Service and Cost Comparisons.
The Independent Board Members compared the expense ratios of the investment management fee, other expenses,
and total expenses of the Fund with similar expense ratios of the peer group of global multi-cap growth funds and noted that the Advisers management fee includes substantially all administrative services of the Fund as well as investment
advisory services. The Independent Board Members noted that the Funds expense ratios after waivers were moderately higher than and the Funds size was significantly lower than average within this group and that the Adviser had been
waiving substantial portions of its fees in order to make the Fund a more attractive investment. The Independent Board Members were presented with, but did not consider material to their decision, various information comparing the advisory fee with
the fee for other types of accounts managed by the Adviser.
Conclusions.
The Independent Board Members concluded that the Fund
enjoyed highly experienced portfolio management services, good ancillary services, and an acceptable performance record. The Independent Board Members also concluded that the Funds expense ratios were reasonable, particularly in light of the
lack of profitability to the Adviser of managing the Fund, and that economies of scale were not a factor in their thinking at this time. The Independent Board Members did not view the potential profitability of ancillary services as material to
their decision. On the basis of the foregoing and without assigning particular weight to any single conclusion, the Independent Board Members determined to recommend continuation of the investment management agreement to the full Board of Directors.
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
The business and affairs of the Fund are
managed under the direction of the Corporations Board of Directors. Information pertaining to the Directors and officers of the Fund is set forth below. The Corporations Statement of Additional Information includes additional information
about the Funds Directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or by writing to The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422.
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Name, Position(s)
Address
1
and Age
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Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
2
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Number of Funds
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
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Other Directorships
Held by Director
4
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INTERESTED DIRECTORS
3
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Mario J. Gabelli, CFA
Director and
Chief Investment Officer
Age: 71
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Since 1993
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27
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment OfficerValue Portfolios of GAMCO Investors, Inc., and Chief Investment Officer Value Portfolios of Gabelli Funds, LLC and GAMCO Asset Management Inc.; Director/ Trustee
or Chief Investment Officer of other registered investment companies in the Gabelli/ GAMCO Funds Complex; Chief Executive Officer of GGCP, Inc.
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Director of Morgan Group Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of LICT Corp. (multimedia and communication services); Director of CIBL, Inc. (broadcasting and wireless communications);
Director of ICTC Group, Inc. (communications); Director of RLJ Acquisition Inc. (blank check company)(2011-2012)
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John D. Gabelli
Director
Age: 69
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Since 1993
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10
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Senior Vice President of G.research, Inc.
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INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
5
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E. Val Cerutti
Director
Age: 74
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Since 2001
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7
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Chief Executive Officer of Cerutti Consultants, Inc.
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Director of The LGL Group, Inc. (diversified manufacturing)
(1990-2009)
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Anthony J. Colavita
Director
Age: 78
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Since 1993
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36
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President of the law firm of
Anthony J. Colavita, P.C.
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Arthur V. Ferrara
Director
Age: 83
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Since 2001
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8
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Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (1993-1995)
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Werner J. Roeder, MD
Director
Age: 73
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Since 1993
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23
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Medical Director of Lawrence Hospital and practicing private physician
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Anthonie C. van Ekris
Director
Age: 79
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Since 1993
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20
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Chairman of BALMAC International, Inc. (commodities and futures trading)
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Salvatore J. Zizza
Director
Age: 68
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Since 2004
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30
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Chairman (since 1978) of Zizza & Associates Corp. (financial consulting); Chairman (since 2005) of Metropolitan Paper Recycling, Inc. (recycling); Chairman (since 1999) of Harbor BioSciences, Inc. (biotechnology)
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Director and Vice Chairman of Trans-Lux Corporation (business services); Director and Chairman of Harbor Diversified Inc. (pharmaceuticals); Chairman of Bion Environmental Technologies (technology); Director, Chairman, and CEO of
General Employment Enterprises (staffing services) (2009-2012)
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The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund
Additional Fund Information (Continued) (Unaudited)
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Name, Position(s)
Address
1
and Age
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Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
2
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
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OFFICERS:
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Bruce N. Alpert
President
Age: 62
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Since 2003
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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gabelli Funds, LLC since 1988; Officer of registered investment companies in the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex; Director of Teton Advisors, Inc. 1998-2012; Chairman of Teton
Advisors, Inc. 2008-2010; President of Teton Advisors, Inc. 1998-2008; Senior Vice President of GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 2008
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Andrea R. Mango
Secretary
Age: 41
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Since November
2013
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Counsel of Gabelli Funds, LLC; Corporate Vice President within the Corporate Compliance Department of New York Life Insurance Company 2011-2013; Vice President and Counsel of Deutsche Bank 2006-2011
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Agnes Mullady
Treasurer
Age: 55
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Since 2006
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President and Chief Operating Officer of the Open-End Fund Division of Gabelli Funds, LLC since September 2010; Senior Vice President of GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 2009; Vice President of Gabelli Funds, LLC since 2007; Officer of
all of the registered investment companies in the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex
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Richard J. Walz
Chief Compliance Officer
Age: 54
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Since November
2013
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Chief Compliance Officer of the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex; Chief Compliance Officer of AEGON USA Investment Management LLC 2011-2013; Chief Compliance Officer of Cutwater
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Address: One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422, unless otherwise noted.
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Each Director will hold office for an indefinite term until the earliest of (i) the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of
considering the election or re-election of such Director and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, if any, elected at such meeting, or (ii) the date a Director resigns or retires, or a Director is removed by the Board of
Directors or shareholders, in accordance with the Funds By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation. Each officer will hold office for an indefinite term until the date he or she resigns or retires or until his or her successor is elected and
qualified.
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Interested person of the Corporation as defined in the 1940 Act. Messrs. Gabelli are each considered an interested person because of
their affiliation with Gabelli Funds, LLC which acts as the Corporations investment adviser. Mario J. Gabelli and John D. Gabelli are brothers.
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This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, i.e., public
companies, or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.
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Directors who are not interested persons are considered Independent Directors.
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Gabelli/GAMCO Funds and Your Personal Privacy
Who are we?
The Gabelli/GAMCO Funds are investment companies registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. We are managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, which is affiliated with GAMCO Investors, Inc. GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a publicly held company that has subsidiaries that provide investment advisory or
brokerage services for a variety of clients.
What kind of non-public information
do we collect about you if you become a fund shareholder?
If you apply to open an
account directly with us, you will be giving us some non-public information about yourself. The non-public information we collect about you is:
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Information you give us on your application form.
This could include your name, address, telephone number, social security number, bank account
number, and other information.
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Information about your transactions with us, any transactions with our affiliates, and transactions with the entities we hire to provide services to you.
This would include information about the shares that you buy or redeem. If we hire someone else to provide services like a transfer agent we will also have information about the transactions that you conduct through them.
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What information do we disclose and to whom do we
disclose it?
We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our
customers or former customers to anyone other than our affiliates, our service providers who need to know such information, and as otherwise permitted by law. If you want to find out what the law permits, you can read the privacy rules adopted by
the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are in volume 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248. The Commission often posts information about its regulations on its website, www.sec.gov.
What do we do to protect your personal information?
We restrict access to non-public personal information about you to the people who need to know
that information in order to provide services to you or the fund and to ensure that we are complying with the laws governing the securities business. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to keep your personal information
confidential.
THE GAMCO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
One Corporate Center
Rye, NY 10580-1422
Portfolio Manager Biography
Caesar M. P. Bryan
joined GAMCO Asset Management in 1994. He is a member of the global investment team of Gabelli Funds, LLC and portfolio
manager of several funds within the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex. Prior to joining Gabelli, Mr. Bryan was a portfolio manager at Lexington Management. He began his investment career in 1979 at Samuel Montagu Company, the London based merchant
bank. Mr. Bryan graduated from the University of Southampton in England with a Bachelor of Law and is a member of the English Bar.
2013 TAX NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
(Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2013 ordinary income distributions (comprised of net investment income) totaling
$0.024, $0.021, and $0.079 per share for Class AAA, Class A, and Class I Shares, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2013, 99.92% of the ordinary income distribution qualifies for the dividends received deduction available to
corporations. The Fund designates 100% of the ordinary income distribution as qualified dividend income pursuant to the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The Fund designates 0.02% of the ordinary income distribution as qualified
interest income pursuant to the Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Also for the year 2013, the Fund passed through foreign tax credits of $0.017 per share to Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I.
U.S. Government Income:
The percentage of the ordinary income distribution paid by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2013 which
was derived from U.S. Treasury securities was 0.01%. Such income is exempt from state and local tax in all states. However, many states, including New York and California, allow a tax exemption for a portion of the income earned only if a mutual
fund has invested at least 50% of its assets at the end of each quarter of the Funds fiscal year in U.S. Government securities. The Fund did not meet this strict requirement in 2013. The percentage of U.S. Government securities held as of
December 31, 2013 was 0.87%. Due to the diversity in state and local tax law, it is recommended that you consult your personal tax adviser as to the applicability of the information provided to your specific situation.
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report
and, accordingly, are subject to change. For each item, it is the intention of the Fund to designate the maximum amount permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder.
We have separated the portfolio managers commentary from the financial statements and investment
portfolio due to corporate governance regulations stipulated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We have done this to ensure that the content of the portfolio managers commentary is unrestricted. Both the commentary and the financial
statements, including the portfolio of investments, will be available on our website at www.gabelli.com.
GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc.
THE GAMCO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
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800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)
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914-921-5118
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info@gabelli.com
GABELLI.COM
Net Asset Value per share available daily
by calling 800-GABELLI after 7:00 P.M.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Mario J. Gabelli, CFA
Chairman and
Chief Executive
Officer,
GAMCO Investors, Inc.
E. Val Cerutti
Chief Executive
Officer,
Cerutti Consultants, Inc.
Anthony J. Colavita
President,
Anthony J. Colavita,
P.C.
Arthur V. Ferrara
Former Chairman and
Chief Executive
Officer,
Guardian Life Insurance
Company of America
John D. Gabelli
Senior Vice President,
G.research,
Inc.
Werner J. Roeder, MD
Medical Director,
Lawrence
Hospital
Anthonie C. van Ekris
Chairman,
BALMAC International,
Inc.
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Salvatore J. Zizza
Chairman,
Zizza & Associates
Corp.
OFFICERS
Bruce N. Alpert
President
Andrea R. Mango
Secretary
Agnes Mullady
Treasurer
Richard J. Walz
Chief Compliance
Officer
DISTRIBUTOR
G.distributors, LLC
CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER
AGENT, AND DIVIDEND
DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank
and Trust Company
LEGAL COUNSEL
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of The GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund. It is not authorized
for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
GAB403Q413AR
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Annual Report December 31, 2013
Portfolio Management Team
To Our Shareholders,
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the net asset value (NAV) per Class AAA Share of The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund increased 24.9% compared with an increase of 23.8% for the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) World Telecommunication Services Index. See page 3 for additional performance information.
Enclosed are the schedule of investments and financial statements as of December 31, 2013.
Performance Discussion (Unaudited)
The telecommunications sector increased 4.5% during the first quarter of 2013. Telecom regulation and competition remained in the focus during the period. The annual Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Mobile
Wireless Competition Report in March of 2013 provided further indication of the Commission being comfortable with a Big Four status quo (i.e. four national carriers in the U.S.: AT&T (2.0% of net assets as of December 31, 2013),
Verizon (3.5%), Sprint (0.7%), and T-Mobile (1.0%)).
During the second quarter telecom stocks increased across all
regions with the exception of North America versus the broader markets. Nearly $80 billion in telecom and cable deals were announced and completed through the second quarter. Companies from all corners of the globe were seeking to acquire growth
and/or augment their service portfolios to be better positioned for convergence offerings. The desire for scale, particularly within markets, also acted as a motive for transactions.
The telecommunications sector performed generally in line with the broad market during the third quarter. The MSCI AC World Index
was up 8.2% in the quarter. While the broad markets were ahead across all regions in the period, telecom stocks displayed much greater variation. European telecom stocks led the pace with a gain of 16.8% (21.5% in dollar terms). In contrast, the
North American Telecom Index declined by 2.8% in the quarter, against a 6.0% gain for the broader market. Similarly, in Latin America, the Telecom Index declined by 4.7%, while the broad index gained 4.1%. The third quarter provided evidence of
selective renewed interest in emerging markets after the sharp selloff in the second quarter. In Asia, except Japan, the MSCI Index gained 7.3%, outperforming the telecom group that was ahead by 3.3%. In Japan, the rally in telecom names continued,
albeit at a more measured rate than in the first half of the year. The MSCI Japan Telecom Index gained an additional 8.3% in the period (versus 5.4% for the Japanese market).
Absolute and relative fourth quarter performance in the telecom group once again owed
much to Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity or the prospects thereof. The vast majority of 2013 global sector M&A activity both actual and potential had been in the wireless arena. This goes a long way towards
explaining the 29.1% gain seen in the wireless sub-sector for the year, compared to the 12.7% increase for the diversified telcos. The trend in telecommunications M&A was well established in 2013.
We remain mindful of careful stock selection and position sizing. We are also mindful of evolving regulatory, competitive and
technology trends and the impact these can have on performance of industry participants, large and small.
Selected
holdings that contributed positively to performance in 2013 were Dish Network Corp (3.7%), which offers direct broadcast satellite subscription television services; Deutsche Telekom AG. (3.1%), which operates as an integrated telecommunication
company; and KDDI Corp. (3.0%), which offers various communication services primarily in Japan. Some of our weaker performing stocks during the year were Cincinnati Bell Inc. (2.0%), which provides telecommunication and technology services; Turkcell
Iletisim Hizmetleri A/S-ADR. (0.9%), which operates a global system for mobile communications network primarily in Turkey; and China Mobile Ltd ADR. (1.5%), an investment holding company, which provides mobile telecommunications and related services
primarily in Mainland China and Hong Kong.
We appreciate your confidence and trust.
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Bruce N. Alpert
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Comparative Results
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Average Annual Returns through December 31, 2013 (a) (Unaudited)
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1 Year
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5 Year
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10 Year
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Class AAA (GABTX)
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24.86
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12.26
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7.44%
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8.30%
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MSCI AC World Telecommunication Services Index.
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23.75
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11.78
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8.09
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N/A
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MSCI AC World Free Index
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22.80
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14.92
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7.17
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7.02(d)
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Class A (GTCAX)
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24.84
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12.25
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7.44
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8.30
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17.66
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10.93
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6.81
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7.98
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Class C (GTCCX)
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23.92
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11.42
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6.64
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7.75
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With contingent deferred sales charge (c)
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22.92
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11.42
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6.64
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7.75
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Class I (GTTIX)
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25.16
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|
|
|
12.54
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|
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7.61
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8.38
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In the current prospectuses dated April 30, 2013, the expense ratios for Class AAA, A, C, and I Shares
are 1.70%, 1.70%, 2.45%, and 1.45%, respectively. See page 12 for the expense ratios for the year ended December 31, 2013. Class AAA and Class I Shares do not have a sales charge. The maximum sales charge for Class A and Class C Shares is
5.75% and 1.00%, respectively.
(a)
Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Total returns and average annual returns reflect changes in share price, reinvestment of distributions,
and are net of expenses. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. When shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance
data presented. Visit www.gabelli.com for performance information as of the most recent month end. The Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shares sold or exchanged within seven days after the date of purchase. Investors should carefully consider the
investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectuses contain information about these and other matters and should be read carefully before investing.
To obtain a prospectus please visit our website
at www.gabelli.com. Investing in foreign securities involves risks not ordinarily associated with investments in domestic issues, including currency fluctuation, economic, and political risks. The Class AAA Share NAVs per share are used to calculate
performance for the periods prior to the issuance of Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares on March 12, 2000, June 2, 2000, and January 11, 2008, respectively. The actual performance for the Class A Shares
and Class C Shares would have been lower due to the additional fees and expenses associated with these classes of shares. The actual performance of the Class I Shares would have been higher due to lower expenses related to this class of shares. The
MSCI AC World Telecommunication Services Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the global telecommunication securities from around the world. The MSCI AC World Free Index is a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted
index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI AC World Free Index consists of 45 country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices. Dividends are considered
reinvested. You cannot invest directly in an index.
(b) Performance results include the effect of the maximum 5.75% sales charge at the
beginning of the period.
(c) Assuming payment of the 1% maximum contingent deferred sales charge imposed on redemptions made within one year of purchase.
(d) MSCI AC World Free Index since inception performance is a blend of Gross
excluding applicable taxes and Net Performance. This benchmarks Net performance began on December 29. 2000.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN
THE GAMCO GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND (CLASS AAA SHARES)
AND MSCI AC WORLD FREE INDEX (Unaudited)
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Past performance is not predictive of future results. The performance tables and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
For
the Six Month Period from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013
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Expense Table
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We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of fees and expenses regarding your
investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a fund, you incur ongoing costs, which include costs for portfolio management, administrative services, and shareholder reports (like this one), among others. Operating
expenses, which are deducted from a funds gross income, directly reduce the investment return of a fund. When a funds expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets, this figure is known as the expense ratio. The
following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of
the period shown and held for the entire period.
The Expense Table below illustrates your Funds costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return:
This section provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this section to help you
to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period after any fee waivers and expense reimbursements. The Ending Account Value shown is derived from the Funds
actual
return during the past six months, and the
Expenses Paid During Period shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid
over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6),
then multiply the result by the number given for your Fund under the heading Expenses Paid During Period to estimate the expenses you paid during this period.
Hypothetical 5% Return:
This section provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Funds actual expense ratio. It assumes a hypothetical annualized return of 5% before expenses during the period shown. In this case because the
hypothetical return used is
not
the Funds actual return the results do not apply to your investment and you cannot use the hypothetical account value and expense to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid
for the period. This example is useful in making comparisons of the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other
funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees, if any, which are described in the Prospectus. If these costs were applied to your account, your costs would be higher. Therefore, the 5% hypothetical return is
useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Annualized Expense Ratio represents the actual expenses for the last six months and may be different from the
expense ratio in the Financial Highlights which is for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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Beginning
Account Value
07/01/13
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Ending
Account Value
12/31/13
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Annualized
Expense
Ratio
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Expenses
Paid During
Period*
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The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
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Actual Fund Return
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Class AAA
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$1,000.00
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$1,177.40
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1.62
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%
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$ 8.89
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Class A
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$1,000.00
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$1,177.30
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1.62
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%
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$ 8.89
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Class C
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$1,000.00
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$1,173.50
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2.37
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%
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$12.98
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Class I
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$1,000.00
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$1,179.20
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1.37
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%
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$ 7.53
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Hypothetical 5% Return
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Class AAA
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$1,000.00
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$1,017.04
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1.62
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%
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$ 8.24
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Class A
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$1,000.00
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$1,017.04
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|
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1.62
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%
|
|
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$ 8.24
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|
Class C
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$1,000.00
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|
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$1,013.26
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|
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2.37
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%
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|
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$12.03
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Class I
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$1,000.00
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|
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$1,018.30
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|
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1.37
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%
|
|
|
$ 6.97
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*
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Expenses are equal to the Funds annualized expense ratio for the last six months multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by
the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (184 days), then divided by 365.
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4
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The following table presents portfolio holdings as a percent of net assets as of December 31, 2013:
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
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Diversified Telecommunications Services
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43.1%
|
|
Wireless Telecommunications Services
|
|
|
27.4%
|
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Other
|
|
|
25.5%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Government Obligations
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3.8%
|
|
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
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0.2%
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100.0%
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The Fund files a complete
schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may obtain this information at www.gabelli.com or by calling the Fund at
800-GABELLI (800-422-3554). The Funds Form N-Q is available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
Proxy Voting
The Fund files Form N-PX with its complete proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31 of each year.
A description of the Funds proxy voting policies, procedures, and how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by (i) calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554); (ii) writing to The
Gabelli Funds at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422; or (iii) visiting the SECs website at www.sec.gov.
5
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Schedule of Investments December 31, 2013
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Shares
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Cost
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Market
Value
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COMMON STOCKS 95.4%
|
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 43.1%
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Africa/Middle East 0.3%
|
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33,000
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Maroc Telecom SA
|
|
$
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567,259
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|
|
$
|
390,425
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200,000
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|
Pakistan Telecommunication Co. Ltd.(a)
|
|
|
155,766
|
|
|
|
54,071
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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723,025
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444,496
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|
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Asia/Pacific 4.1%
|
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|
|
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|
225,000
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|
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Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.
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|
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487,155
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|
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844,370
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|
|
9,600
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|
|
DiGi.Com Berhad
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|
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14,361
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|
|
|
14,537
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|
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170,000
|
|
|
First Pacific Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
92,079
|
|
|
|
193,364
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|
|
4,100
|
|
|
First Pacific Co. Ltd., ADR
|
|
|
3,337
|
|
|
|
23,452
|
|
|
90,000
|
|
|
PCCW Ltd.
|
|
|
74,681
|
|
|
|
40,274
|
|
|
24,000
|
|
|
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., ADR
|
|
|
343,529
|
|
|
|
1,441,920
|
|
|
16,360
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|
|
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, ADR
|
|
|
154,390
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|
|
|
586,506
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|
|
645,000
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|
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.
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|
|
488,360
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|
|
|
1,870,676
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|
|
280,000
|
|
|
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
|
|
|
355,221
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|
|
|
474,431
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|
|
1,414,985
|
|
|
True Corp. Public Co. Ltd., Cl. F
|
|
|
383,254
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|
|
|
241,142
|
|
|
8,075
|
|
|
TT&T Public Co. Ltd., GDR(a)(b)
|
|
|
100,542
|
|
|
|
242
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,496,909
|
|
|
|
5,730,914
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Europe 18.1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,250
|
|
|
Belgacom SA
|
|
|
499,131
|
|
|
|
480,749
|
|
|
220,000
|
|
|
Colt Group SA
|
|
|
398,277
|
|
|
|
467,775
|
|
|
255,000
|
|
|
Deutsche Telekom AG, ADR
|
|
|
4,204,094
|
|
|
|
4,401,300
|
|
|
4,507
|
|
|
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA
|
|
|
63,853
|
|
|
|
59,957
|
|
|
7,900
|
|
|
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA, ADR
|
|
|
50,056
|
|
|
|
51,350
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Iliad SA
|
|
|
223,168
|
|
|
|
409,685
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
Koninklijke KPN NV
|
|
|
52,583
|
|
|
|
64,465
|
|
|
32,000
|
|
|
Koninklijke KPN NV, ADR
|
|
|
262,743
|
|
|
|
101,696
|
|
|
6,000
|
|
|
Mobistar SA
|
|
|
138,906
|
|
|
|
113,908
|
|
|
15,000
|
|
|
Orange SA, ADR
|
|
|
385,960
|
|
|
|
185,250
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA
|
|
|
372,320
|
|
|
|
130,417
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA, ADR
|
|
|
135,026
|
|
|
|
129,600
|
|
|
3,700
|
|
|
Rostelecom OJSC, ADR
|
|
|
79,931
|
|
|
|
75,184
|
|
|
76,600
|
|
|
Sistema JSFC, GDR(c)
|
|
|
1,514,891
|
|
|
|
2,460,392
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
Sonaecom SGPS SA
|
|
|
156,503
|
|
|
|
353,419
|
|
|
33,000
|
|
|
Swisscom AG, ADR
|
|
|
806,890
|
|
|
|
1,745,370
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
|
Tele2 AB, Cl. B
|
|
|
253,640
|
|
|
|
181,223
|
|
|
700,000
|
|
|
Telecom Italia SpA
|
|
|
2,650,570
|
|
|
|
694,318
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
Telecom Italia SpA, ADR
|
|
|
528,665
|
|
|
|
139,440
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG
|
|
|
66,184
|
|
|
|
82,542
|
|
|
280,131
|
|
|
Telefonica SA, ADR
|
|
|
2,672,379
|
|
|
|
4,577,341
|
|
|
90,000
|
|
|
Telekom Austria AG
|
|
|
1,596,651
|
|
|
|
681,469
|
|
|
57,000
|
|
|
Telenor ASA
|
|
|
867,933
|
|
|
|
1,358,910
|
|
|
438,000
|
|
|
TeliaSonera AB
|
|
|
1,361,534
|
|
|
|
3,646,680
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
225,000
|
|
|
VimpelCom Ltd., ADR
|
|
$
|
568,479
|
|
|
$
|
2,911,500
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Ziggo NV
|
|
|
78,797
|
|
|
|
91,347
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,989,164
|
|
|
|
25,595,287
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Japan 0.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
|
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.
|
|
|
442,005
|
|
|
|
644,953
|
|
|
9,000
|
|
|
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., ADR
|
|
|
191,035
|
|
|
|
243,360
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
633,040
|
|
|
|
888,313
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Latin America 1.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,415,054
|
|
|
LIME(d)
|
|
|
499,070
|
|
|
|
60,008
|
|
|
60,001
|
|
|
Oi SA
|
|
|
399,545
|
|
|
|
91,810
|
|
|
33,000
|
|
|
Oi SA, ADR
|
|
|
321,405
|
|
|
|
52,470
|
|
|
9,000
|
|
|
Oi SA, Cl. C, ADR
|
|
|
126,049
|
|
|
|
14,760
|
|
|
108,000
|
|
|
Telecom Argentina SA, ADR
|
|
|
394,934
|
|
|
|
1,861,920
|
|
|
16,705
|
|
|
Telefonica Brasil SA
|
|
|
345,912
|
|
|
|
283,226
|
|
|
9,221
|
|
|
Telefonica Brasil SA, ADR
|
|
|
91,748
|
|
|
|
177,228
|
|
|
2,566
|
|
|
Telefonica Brasil SA, Preference
|
|
|
71,247
|
|
|
|
48,759
|
|
|
6,528
|
|
|
Telefonica SA
|
|
|
110,485
|
|
|
|
106,285
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,360,395
|
|
|
|
2,696,466
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America 18.1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
AT&T Inc.
|
|
|
2,452,018
|
|
|
|
2,812,800
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
Atlantic Tele-Network Inc.
|
|
|
80,911
|
|
|
|
1,414,250
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
CenturyLink Inc.
|
|
|
893,043
|
|
|
|
955,500
|
|
|
785,000
|
|
|
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
|
|
|
3,568,160
|
|
|
|
2,794,600
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
|
EarthLink Inc.
|
|
|
298,635
|
|
|
|
228,150
|
|
|
3,600
|
|
|
Equinix Inc.
|
|
|
287,385
|
|
|
|
638,820
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
|
Frontier Communications Corp.
|
|
|
206,919
|
|
|
|
209,250
|
|
|
54,000
|
|
|
General Communication Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
243,330
|
|
|
|
602,100
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
|
Internap Network Services Corp.
|
|
|
270,210
|
|
|
|
360,960
|
|
|
18,000
|
|
|
Level 3 Communications Inc.
|
|
|
345,949
|
|
|
|
597,060
|
|
|
27,100
|
|
|
New ULM Telecom Inc.
|
|
|
328,010
|
|
|
|
178,047
|
|
|
38,000
|
|
|
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.
|
|
|
213,864
|
|
|
|
975,460
|
|
|
133,514
|
|
|
Telephone & Data Systems Inc.
|
|
|
3,048,477
|
|
|
|
3,441,981
|
|
|
73,500
|
|
|
TELUS Corp.
|
|
|
808,839
|
|
|
|
2,529,687
|
|
|
91,000
|
|
|
tw telecom inc.
|
|
|
1,777,314
|
|
|
|
2,772,770
|
|
|
101,000
|
|
|
Verizon Communications Inc.
|
|
|
3,287,966
|
|
|
|
4,963,140
|
|
|
31,000
|
|
|
Windstream Holdings Inc.
|
|
|
378,584
|
|
|
|
247,380
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,489,614
|
|
|
|
25,721,955
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
|
|
|
44,692,147
|
|
|
|
61,077,431
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 26.8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Africa/Middle East 0.8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Ltd.
|
|
|
20,147
|
|
|
|
24,000
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
Global Telecom Holding, GDR(c)
|
|
|
989,364
|
|
|
|
586,250
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
MTN Group Ltd.
|
|
|
312,992
|
|
|
|
413,765
|
|
See accompanying notes to
financial statements.
6
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Schedule of Investments (Continued) December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Africa/Middle East (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
210,000
|
|
|
Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding SAE, GDR
|
|
$
|
453,532
|
|
|
$
|
100,800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,776,035
|
|
|
|
1,124,815
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asia/Pacific 2.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000
|
|
|
Axiata Group Berhad
|
|
|
238,345
|
|
|
|
263,319
|
|
|
41,000
|
|
|
China Mobile Ltd., ADR
|
|
|
491,068
|
|
|
|
2,143,890
|
|
|
46,000
|
|
|
China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd., ADR
|
|
|
309,117
|
|
|
|
692,760
|
|
|
666
|
|
|
Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
252
|
|
|
4,800
|
|
|
PT Indosat Tbk, ADR
|
|
|
38,553
|
|
|
|
76,800
|
|
|
24,000
|
|
|
SK Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR
|
|
|
449,218
|
|
|
|
590,880
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
Time dotCom Berhad
|
|
|
81,175
|
|
|
|
43,352
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,607,539
|
|
|
|
3,811,253
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Europe 7.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,500
|
|
|
Bouygues SA
|
|
|
754,019
|
|
|
|
999,629
|
|
|
850,000
|
|
|
Cable & Wireless Communications plc
|
|
|
495,322
|
|
|
|
791,755
|
|
|
28,500
|
|
|
Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR
|
|
|
2,282,177
|
|
|
|
2,838,103
|
|
|
10,500
|
|
|
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, ADR
|
|
|
176,038
|
|
|
|
227,115
|
|
|
95,500
|
|
|
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A/S, ADR
|
|
|
1,919,587
|
|
|
|
1,274,925
|
|
|
84,000
|
|
|
Vivendi SA
|
|
|
2,400,009
|
|
|
|
2,213,537
|
|
|
63,000
|
|
|
Vodafone Group plc, ADR
|
|
|
1,669,931
|
|
|
|
2,476,530
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,697,083
|
|
|
|
10,821,594
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Japan 3.8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,000
|
|
|
KDDI Corp.
|
|
|
1,544,215
|
|
|
|
4,239,199
|
|
|
69,000
|
|
|
NTT DoCoMo Inc.
|
|
|
1,107,181
|
|
|
|
1,130,234
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,651,396
|
|
|
|
5,369,433
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Latin America 4.2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
181,000
|
|
|
America Movil SAB de CV, Cl. L, ADR
|
|
|
661,125
|
|
|
|
4,229,970
|
|
|
122,000
|
|
|
NII Holdings Inc.
|
|
|
1,784,735
|
|
|
|
335,500
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
Tim Participacoes SA
|
|
|
616,034
|
|
|
|
783,936
|
|
|
25,156
|
|
|
Tim Participacoes SA, ADR
|
|
|
544,306
|
|
|
|
660,093
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,606,200
|
|
|
|
6,009,499
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America 7.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
78,000
|
|
|
Rogers Communications Inc., Cl. B
|
|
|
329,021
|
|
|
|
3,529,500
|
|
|
91,487
|
|
|
Sprint Corp.
|
|
|
721,560
|
|
|
|
983,489
|
|
|
41,500
|
|
|
T-Mobile US Inc.
|
|
|
733,607
|
|
|
|
1,396,060
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
119,200
|
|
|
United States Cellular Corp.
|
|
$
|
5,679,368
|
|
|
$
|
4,984,944
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,463,556
|
|
|
|
10,893,993
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
|
|
|
26,801,809
|
|
|
|
38,030,587
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER 25.5%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Africa/Middle East 0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,009
|
|
|
Kingdom Financial Holdings Ltd., Cl. L
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
504
|
|
|
Meikles Ltd.
|
|
|
204
|
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
204
|
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asia/Pacific 0.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,000
|
|
|
C.P. Pokphand Co. Ltd., ADR
|
|
|
52,895
|
|
|
|
163,200
|
|
|
6,500
|
|
|
CJ Hellovision Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
92,839
|
|
|
|
118,255
|
|
|
26,000
|
|
|
Himachal Futuristic Communications, GDR(a)
|
|
|
141,200
|
|
|
|
12,668
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.
|
|
|
396,391
|
|
|
|
543,698
|
|
|
15,000
|
|
|
SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.
|
|
|
69,205
|
|
|
|
81,046
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
Time Engineering Berhad
|
|
|
105,104
|
|
|
|
19,463
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
857,634
|
|
|
|
938,330
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Europe 6.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
|
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc
|
|
|
132,530
|
|
|
|
167,715
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc, ADR
|
|
|
24,267
|
|
|
|
56,230
|
|
|
34,500
|
|
|
CDON Group AB
|
|
|
165,857
|
|
|
|
169,500
|
|
|
56,000
|
|
|
G4S plc
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
243,426
|
|
|
56,000
|
|
|
GN Store Nord A/S
|
|
|
380,893
|
|
|
|
1,375,538
|
|
|
1,224
|
|
|
Gusbourne plc
|
|
|
1,210
|
|
|
|
1,936
|
|
|
22,000
|
|
|
InterXion Holding NV
|
|
|
309,666
|
|
|
|
519,420
|
|
|
4,300
|
|
|
Kinnevik Investment AB, Cl. A
|
|
|
79,047
|
|
|
|
200,096
|
|
|
58,500
|
|
|
Kinnevik Investment AB, Cl. B
|
|
|
1,162,625
|
|
|
|
2,709,508
|
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
Liberty Global plc, Cl. A
|
|
|
316,159
|
|
|
|
1,290,355
|
|
|
30,500
|
|
|
Liberty Global plc, Cl. C
|
|
|
576,245
|
|
|
|
2,571,760
|
|
|
18,035
|
|
|
PostNL NV, ADR
|
|
|
215,936
|
|
|
|
102,799
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
Telecity Group plc
|
|
|
111,088
|
|
|
|
120,140
|
|
|
21,000
|
|
|
Telegraaf Media Groep NV
|
|
|
453,308
|
|
|
|
263,186
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
|
Waterloo Investment Holdings Ltd.
|
|
|
1,432
|
|
|
|
795
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
ZON OPTIMUS SGPS SA
|
|
|
19,660
|
|
|
|
14,858
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,949,923
|
|
|
|
9,807,262
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Japan 0.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,000
|
|
|
Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.
|
|
|
350,157
|
|
|
|
180,496
|
|
|
22,000
|
|
|
Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings Inc.
|
|
|
435,902
|
|
|
|
272,833
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
786,059
|
|
|
|
453,329
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Latin America 0.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,000
|
|
|
Grupo Televisa SAB, ADR
|
|
|
353,331
|
|
|
|
453,900
|
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
7
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Schedule of Investments (Continued) December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Latin America (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
900
|
|
|
Shellshock Ltd.
|
|
$
|
521
|
|
|
$
|
656
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
353,852
|
|
|
|
454,556
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America 17.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,000
|
|
|
AMC Networks Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
579,476
|
|
|
|
1,634,640
|
|
|
1,200
|
|
|
Ascent Capital Group Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
20,323
|
|
|
|
102,672
|
|
|
120,000
|
|
|
Cablevision Systems Corp., Cl. A
|
|
|
1,786,703
|
|
|
|
2,151,600
|
|
|
7,400
|
|
|
Cogeco Inc.
|
|
|
144,351
|
|
|
|
341,212
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
Comcast Corp., Cl. A, Special
|
|
|
275,929
|
|
|
|
698,320
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
Convergys Corp.
|
|
|
53,716
|
|
|
|
84,200
|
|
|
18,000
|
|
|
CyrusOne Inc.
|
|
|
337,171
|
|
|
|
401,940
|
|
|
84,500
|
|
|
DIRECTV
|
|
|
2,171,519
|
|
|
|
5,838,105
|
|
|
91,000
|
|
|
DISH Network Corp., Cl. A
|
|
|
1,787,393
|
|
|
|
5,270,720
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
EchoStar Corp., Cl. A
|
|
|
318,054
|
|
|
|
696,080
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
|
Gogo Inc.
|
|
|
200,999
|
|
|
|
297,720
|
|
|
280
|
|
|
Google Inc., Cl. A
|
|
|
108,100
|
|
|
|
313,799
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
Liberty Interactive Corp., Cl. A
|
|
|
163,846
|
|
|
|
410,900
|
|
|
12,500
|
|
|
Liberty Media Corp., Cl. A
|
|
|
114,158
|
|
|
|
1,830,625
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
News Corp., Cl. B
|
|
|
2,526
|
|
|
|
8,915
|
|
|
2,500
|
|
|
Outerwall Inc.
|
|
|
118,135
|
|
|
|
168,175
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
Rackspace Hosting Inc.
|
|
|
104,940
|
|
|
|
117,390
|
|
|
4,500
|
|
|
SJW Corp.
|
|
|
70,456
|
|
|
|
134,055
|
|
|
17,000
|
|
|
Starz, Cl. A
|
|
|
18,400
|
|
|
|
497,080
|
|
|
18,000
|
|
|
The Madison Square Garden Co., Cl. A
|
|
|
395,984
|
|
|
|
1,036,440
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Time Warner Cable Inc.
|
|
|
140,871
|
|
|
|
271,000
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
Time Warner Inc.
|
|
|
129,433
|
|
|
|
278,880
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., Cl. B
|
|
|
18,524
|
|
|
|
69,200
|
|
|
46,500
|
|
|
Yahoo! Inc.
|
|
|
1,050,755
|
|
|
|
1,880,460
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,111,762
|
|
|
|
24,534,128
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL OTHER
|
|
|
16,059,434
|
|
|
|
36,187,701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
|
|
|
87,553,390
|
|
|
|
135,295,719
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RIGHTS 0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America 0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,300
|
|
|
Nextwave Wireless Inc., expire
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
1,012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WARRANTS 0.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 0.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asia/Pacific 0.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
160,000
|
|
|
Bharti Airtel Ltd., expire 08/04/16(a)
|
|
|
763,952
|
|
|
|
855,016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
Amount
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 3.8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$5,361,000
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury Bills,
0.045% to 0.095%,
02/06/14 to 05/22/14
|
|
$
|
5,359,503
|
|
|
$
|
5,360,110
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.8%
|
|
$
|
93,676,845
|
|
|
|
141,511,857
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net) 0.2%
|
|
|
|
335,710
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS 100.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
141,847,567
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from
registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2013, the market value of Rule 144A securities amounted to $921,997 or 0.65% of net assets.
|
(c)
|
Security purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of
the United States. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. At December 31, 2013, the
market value of Regulation S securities amounted to $3,046,642 or 2.15% of net assets, which were valued under methods approved by the Board of Directors as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
Shares
|
|
|
Issuer
|
|
Acquisition
Date
|
|
Acquisition
Cost
|
|
|
12/31/13
Carrying
Value
Per
Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
Global Telecom Holding, GDR
|
|
02/18/10
|
|
$
|
989,364
|
|
|
$
|
3.3500
|
|
|
76,600
|
|
|
Sistema JSFC, GDR
|
|
02/09/05
|
|
|
1,514,891
|
|
|
|
32.1200
|
|
(d)
|
At December 31, 2013, the Fund held an investment in a restricted security amounting to $60,008 or 0.04% of net assets, which was valued under
methods approved by the Board of Directors as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
Shares
|
|
|
Issuer
|
|
Acquisition
Date
|
|
Acquisition
Cost
|
|
|
12/31/13
Carrying
Value
Per
Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,415,054
|
|
|
LIME
|
|
03/10/94
|
|
$
|
499,070
|
|
|
$
|
0.0016
|
|
|
Non-income producing security.
|
|
Represents annualized yield at date of purchase.
|
ADR
|
American Depositary Receipt
|
GDR
|
Global Depositary Receipt
|
JSFC
|
Joint Stock Financial Corporation
|
OJSC
|
Open Joint Stock Company
|
SDR
|
Swedish Depositary Receipt
|
See accompanying notes to
financial statements.
8
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Schedule of Investments (Continued) December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic Diversification
|
|
% of
Market
Value
|
|
|
Market
Value
|
|
North America
|
|
|
47.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
66,511,198
|
|
Europe.
|
|
|
32.7
|
|
|
|
46,224,143
|
|
Asia/Pacific
|
|
|
8.0
|
|
|
|
11,335,513
|
|
Latin America
|
|
|
6.5
|
|
|
|
9,160,521
|
|
Japan
|
|
|
4.7
|
|
|
|
6,711,075
|
|
Africa/Middle East
|
|
|
1.1
|
|
|
|
1,569,407
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
141,511,857
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
9
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Investments, at value (cost $93,676,845)
|
|
$
|
141,511,857
|
|
Foreign currency, at value (cost $5)
|
|
|
4
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
4,851
|
|
Receivable for investments sold
|
|
|
306,227
|
|
Receivable for Fund shares sold
|
|
|
28,896
|
|
Dividends receivable
|
|
|
284,874
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
18,305
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
142,155,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
|
|
|
14,462
|
|
Payable for investments purchased
|
|
|
43,899
|
|
Payable for investment advisory fees
|
|
|
117,547
|
|
Payable for distribution fees
|
|
|
29,541
|
|
Payable for accounting fees
|
|
|
3,750
|
|
Payable for legal and audit fees
|
|
|
36,325
|
|
Payable for shareholder communications expenses
|
|
|
24,931
|
|
Payable for shareholder services fees
|
|
|
18,151
|
|
Other accrued expenses
|
|
|
18,841
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
307,447
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
(applicable to 5,708,722 shares outstanding)
|
|
$
|
141,847,567
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets Consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in capital
|
|
$
|
96,799,637
|
|
Accumulated net investment loss
|
|
|
(204,998
|
)
|
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
(2,583,069
|
)
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
|
|
|
47,835,012
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency translations
|
|
|
985
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
$
|
141,847,567
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of Capital Stock, each at $0.001 par value:
|
|
Class AAA:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($137,544,549 ÷ 5,534,536 shares outstanding; 150,000,000 shares
authorized)
|
|
|
|
|
$24.85
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($1,678,074 ÷ 67,576 shares outstanding; 50,000,000 shares
authorized)
|
|
|
|
|
$24.83
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maximum offering price per share (NAV ÷ 0.9425, based on maximum sales charge of 5.75% of the offering price)
|
|
|
|
|
$26.34
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($813,547 ÷ 33,660 shares outstanding; 50,000,000 shares authorized)
|
|
|
|
|
$24.17
|
(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($1,811,397 ÷ 72,950 shares outstanding; 50,000,000 shares
authorized)
|
|
|
|
|
$24.83
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Redemption price varies based on the length of time held.
|
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
Investment Income:
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of
|
|
|
|
|
$342,622)
|
|
$
|
4,207,125
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
1,462
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investment Income
|
|
|
4,208,587
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
Investment advisory fees
|
|
|
1,275,208
|
|
Distribution fees - Class AAA
|
|
|
309,152
|
|
Distribution fees - Class A
|
|
|
3,465
|
|
Distribution fees - Class C
|
|
|
8,599
|
|
Shareholder services fees
|
|
|
138,662
|
|
Custodian fees
|
|
|
93,213
|
|
Shareholder communications expenses
|
|
|
74,857
|
|
Accounting fees
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
Directors fees
|
|
|
42,923
|
|
Registration expenses
|
|
|
42,311
|
|
Legal and audit fees
|
|
|
35,808
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
2,105
|
|
Miscellaneous expenses
|
|
|
20,116
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Expenses
|
|
|
2,091,419
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
Custodian fee credits.
|
|
|
(181
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Expenses
|
|
|
2,091,238
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income
|
|
|
2,117,349
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on
Investments and Foreign Currency:
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments
|
|
|
3,178,789
|
|
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
(10,250
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
3,168,539
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
on investments
|
|
|
23,226,419
|
|
on foreign currency translations
|
|
|
2,109
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
23,228,528
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency
|
|
|
26,397,067
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
|
|
$
|
28,514,416
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to
financial statements.
10
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
$
|
2,117,349
|
|
|
$
|
2,147,939
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
3,168,539
|
|
|
|
4,658,749
|
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
23,228,528
|
|
|
|
5,980,798
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations.
|
|
|
28,514,416
|
|
|
|
12,787,486
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA.
|
|
|
(1,997,741
|
)
|
|
|
(2,137,936
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
(24,843
|
)
|
|
|
(23,612
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
(5,520
|
)
|
|
|
(9,119
|
)
|
Class I
|
|
|
(30,326
|
)
|
|
|
(21,949
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Distributions to Shareholders
|
|
|
(2,058,430
|
)
|
|
|
(2,192,616
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class AAA.
|
|
|
(5,880,360
|
)
|
|
|
(16,534,332
|
)
|
Class A
|
|
|
101,754
|
|
|
|
(196,838
|
)
|
Class B*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39,072
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
(178,963
|
)
|
|
|
(88,460
|
)
|
Class I
|
|
|
461,049
|
|
|
|
473,859
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
|
|
|
(5,496,520
|
)
|
|
|
(16,384,843
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redemption Fees
|
|
|
70
|
|
|
|
533
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets
|
|
|
20,959,536
|
|
|
|
(5,789,440
|
)
|
Net Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year
|
|
|
120,888,031
|
|
|
|
126,677,471
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $0, respectively)
|
|
$
|
141,847,567
|
|
|
$
|
120,888,031
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Class B shares were fully redeemed and closed on August 2, 2012.
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
11
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
from Investment Operations
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data
|
Year Ended
December 31
|
|
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Year
|
|
Net
Investment
Income(a)
|
|
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
|
|
Total from
Investment
Operations
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
|
|
Return of
Capital
|
|
Total
Distributions
|
|
Redemption
Fees(a)(b)
|
|
Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year
|
|
Total
Return
|
|
Net Assets
End of Year
(in 000s)
|
|
Net
Investment
Income
|
|
Operating
Expenses
|
|
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
|
$20.20
|
|
|
|
|
$0.37
|
|
|
|
|
$ 4.65
|
|
|
|
|
$ 5.02
|
|
|
|
|
$ (0.37)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.37)
|
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
|
$24.85
|
|
|
|
|
24.9
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
137,545
|
|
|
|
|
1.66
|
%
|
|
|
|
1.64
|
%
|
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
18.60
|
|
|
|
|
0.33
|
|
|
|
|
1.64
|
|
|
|
|
1.97
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
20.20
|
|
|
|
|
10.6
|
|
|
|
|
117,767
|
|
|
|
|
1.71
|
|
|
|
|
1.70
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
20.43
|
|
|
|
|
0.41
|
|
|
|
|
(1.79
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.38
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.45
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.45
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.60
|
|
|
|
|
(6.7
|
)
|
|
|
|
123,919
|
|
|
|
|
1.99
|
|
|
|
|
1.61
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
18.71
|
|
|
|
|
0.34
|
|
|
|
|
1.75
|
|
|
|
|
2.09
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
20.43
|
|
|
|
|
11.2
|
|
|
|
|
154,280
|
|
|
|
|
1.76
|
|
|
|
|
1.62
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
15.31
|
|
|
|
|
0.30
|
|
|
|
|
3.46
|
|
|
|
|
3.76
|
|
|
|
|
(0.36
|
)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
(0.36
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.71
|
|
|
|
|
24.6
|
|
|
|
|
155,352
|
|
|
|
|
1.88
|
|
|
|
|
1.69
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
|
$20.19
|
|
|
|
|
$0.36
|
|
|
|
|
$4.65
|
|
|
|
|
$5.01
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.37)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.37)
|
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
|
$24.83
|
|
|
|
|
24.8
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
1,678
|
|
|
|
|
1.61
|
%
|
|
|
|
1.64
|
%
|
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
18.59
|
|
|
|
|
0.32
|
|
|
|
|
1.65
|
|
|
|
|
1.97
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
20.19
|
|
|
|
|
10.6
|
|
|
|
|
1,290
|
|
|
|
|
1.65
|
|
|
|
|
1.70
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
20.42
|
|
|
|
|
0.45
|
|
|
|
|
(1.84
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.39
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.44
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.44
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.59
|
|
|
|
|
(6.8
|
)
|
|
|
|
1,374
|
|
|
|
|
2.17
|
|
|
|
|
1.61
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
18.70
|
|
|
|
|
0.36
|
|
|
|
|
1.73
|
|
|
|
|
2.09
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
20.42
|
|
|
|
|
11.2
|
|
|
|
|
1,901
|
|
|
|
|
1.87
|
|
|
|
|
1.62
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
15.31
|
|
|
|
|
0.29
|
|
|
|
|
3.46
|
|
|
|
|
3.75
|
|
|
|
|
(0.36
|
)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
(0.36
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.70
|
|
|
|
|
24.5
|
|
|
|
|
1,523
|
|
|
|
|
1.81
|
|
|
|
|
1.69
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
|
$19.64
|
|
|
|
|
$0.20
|
|
|
|
|
$4.50
|
|
|
|
|
$4.70
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.17)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.17)
|
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
|
$24.17
|
|
|
|
|
23.9
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
814
|
|
|
|
|
0.92
|
%
|
|
|
|
2.39
|
%
|
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
18.10
|
|
|
|
|
0.19
|
|
|
|
|
1.58
|
|
|
|
|
1.77
|
|
|
|
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
19.64
|
|
|
|
|
9.8
|
|
|
|
|
815
|
|
|
|
|
0.99
|
|
|
|
|
2.45
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
19.88
|
|
|
|
|
0.25
|
|
|
|
|
(1.73
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.48
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.30
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.30
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.10
|
|
|
|
|
(7.4
|
)
|
|
|
|
843
|
|
|
|
|
1.27
|
|
|
|
|
2.36
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
18.25
|
|
|
|
|
0.19
|
|
|
|
|
1.69
|
|
|
|
|
1.88
|
|
|
|
|
(0.25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.25
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
19.88
|
|
|
|
|
10.3
|
|
|
|
|
890
|
|
|
|
|
1.04
|
|
|
|
|
2.37
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
14.96
|
|
|
|
|
0.17
|
|
|
|
|
3.36
|
|
|
|
|
3.53
|
|
|
|
|
(0.24
|
)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
(0.24
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.25
|
|
|
|
|
23.6
|
|
|
|
|
659
|
|
|
|
|
1.08
|
|
|
|
|
2.44
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
|
$20.18
|
|
|
|
|
$0.43
|
|
|
|
|
$4.64
|
|
|
|
|
$5.07
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.42)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.42)
|
|
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
|
|
$24.83
|
|
|
|
|
25.2
|
%
|
|
|
$
|
1,811
|
|
|
|
|
1.94
|
%
|
|
|
|
1.39
|
%
|
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
2012
|
|
|
|
18.58
|
|
|
|
|
0.39
|
|
|
|
|
1.63
|
|
|
|
|
2.02
|
|
|
|
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
20.18
|
|
|
|
|
10.9
|
|
|
|
|
1,016
|
|
|
|
|
1.96
|
|
|
|
|
1.45
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
20.41
|
|
|
|
|
0.44
|
|
|
|
|
(1.77
|
)
|
|
|
|
(1.33
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.50
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.50
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.58
|
|
|
|
|
(6.5
|
)
|
|
|
|
504
|
|
|
|
|
2.17
|
|
|
|
|
1.36
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
18.70
|
|
|
|
|
0.39
|
|
|
|
|
1.74
|
|
|
|
|
2.13
|
|
|
|
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
20.41
|
|
|
|
|
11.4
|
|
|
|
|
411
|
|
|
|
|
2.06
|
|
|
|
|
1.37
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
15.30
|
|
|
|
|
0.35
|
|
|
|
|
3.45
|
|
|
|
|
3.80
|
|
|
|
|
(0.40
|
)
|
|
|
|
$(0.00)(b)
|
|
|
|
|
(0.40
|
)
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
18.70
|
|
|
|
|
24.8
|
|
|
|
|
402
|
|
|
|
|
2.17
|
|
|
|
|
1.44
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical $1,000 investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of the year including
reinvestment of distributions and does not reflect applicable sales charges.
|
(a)
|
Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
|
(b)
|
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
12
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Organization.
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund, a series of GAMCO Global Series
Funds, Inc. (the Corporation), was incorporated on July 16, 1993 in Maryland. The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940
Act), and one of four separately managed portfolios (collectively, the Portfolios) of the Corporation. The Funds primary objective is capital appreciation. The Fund commenced investment operations on November 1, 1993.
2. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Funds financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation.
Portfolio securities listed or traded on a nationally
recognized securities exchange or traded in the U.S. over-the-counter market for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price or a markets official closing price as of the close of business on the day
the securities are being valued. If there were no sales that day, the security is valued at the average of the closing bid and asked prices or, if there were no asked prices quoted on that day, then the security is valued at the closing bid price on
that day. If no bid or asked prices are quoted on such day, the security is valued at the most recently available price or, if the Board of Directors (the Board) so determines, by such other method as the Board shall determine in good
faith to reflect its fair market value. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange or market are valued according to the broadest and most representative market, as determined by Gabelli Funds, LLC (the
Adviser).
Portfolio securities primarily traded on a foreign market are generally valued at the preceding closing values of
such securities on the relevant market, but may be fair valued pursuant to procedures established by the Board if market conditions change significantly after the close of the foreign market, but prior to the close of business on the day the
securities are being valued. Debt instruments with remaining maturities of sixty days or less that are not credit impaired are valued at amortized cost, unless the Board determines such amount does not reflect the securities fair value, in
which case these securities will be fair valued as determined by the Board. Debt instruments having a maturity greater than sixty days for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the average of the latest bid and asked prices. If
there were no asked prices quoted on such day, the security is valued using the closing bid price. U.S. government obligations with maturities greater than sixty days are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as
reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations
Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued as determined by the Board. Fair valuation methodologies and procedures may include, but are not limited to: analysis and
review of available financial and non-financial information about the company; comparisons with the valuation and changes in valuation of similar securities, including a comparison of foreign securities with the equivalent U.S. dollar value American
Depositary Receipt securities at the close of the U.S. exchange; and evaluation of any other information that could be indicative of the value of the security.
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-11 (as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01) Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities requires a fund to disclose both gross
information and net information about both instruments
13
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of assets and liabilities and instruments
and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The scope of ASU 2011-11 includes derivatives and sale and repurchase agreements. The purpose of ASU 2011-11 is to facilitate comparison of financial statements
prepared on the basis of GAAP and on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. Management is continually evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-11 and its impact on the financial statements and, at this time, has concluded that ASU
2011-11 is not applicable to the Fund because the Fund does not have investments covered under this guidance.
The inputs and valuation
techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
|
|
|
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
|
|
|
|
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds,
credit risk, etc.); and
|
|
|
|
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Boards determinations as to the fair value of investments).
|
A financial instruments level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both
individually and in the aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of
the Funds investments in securities by inputs used to value the Funds investments as of December 31, 2013 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Level 1
Quoted Prices
|
|
|
Level 2 Other Significant
Observable Inputs
|
|
|
Level 3 Significant
Unobservable Inputs
|
|
|
Total Market Value
at 12/31/13
|
|
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES:
|
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ASSETS (Market Value):
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Common Stocks:
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
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|
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|
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Asia/Pacific
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|
$ 5,489,530
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|
|
|
$ 241,142
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|
|
$ 242
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|
|
|
$ 5,730,914
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Latin America
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|
2,636,458
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|
|
|
60,008
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,696,466
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Other Regions (a)
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|
52,650,051
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
52,650,051
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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Other Regions (a)
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|
38,030,587
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
38,030,587
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OTHER
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|
|
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Africa/Middle East
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96
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0
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|
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96
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|
Asia/Pacific
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|
|
925,662
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
12,668
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|
|
|
938,330
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Europe
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|
|
9,806,467
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|
|
|
|
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|
795
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|
|
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9,807,262
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Other Regions (a)
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25,442,013
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,442,013
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Total Common Stocks
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|
134,980,864
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|
301,150
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13,705
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135,295,719
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Rights(a)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,012
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|
|
|
1,012
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|
Warrants (a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
855,016
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
855,016
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|
U.S. Government Obligations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,360,110
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,360,110
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
ASSETS
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|
|
$134,980,864
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|
|
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$6,516,276
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|
|
|
$14,717
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|
|
|
$141,511,857
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|
(a)
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Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the regional classifications of these portfolio holdings.
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14
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
There were no significant transfers among Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended
December 31, 2013. The Funds policy is to recognize transfers among Levels as of the beginning of the reporting period.
There were no Level 3
transfers during the year ended December 31, 2013.
Additional Information to Evaluate Qualitative Information.
General.
The Fund uses recognized industry pricing services approved by the Board and unaffiliated with
the Adviser to value most of its securities, and uses broker quotes provided by market makers of securities not valued by these and other recognized pricing sources. Several different pricing feeds are received to value domestic equity
securities, international equity securities, preferred equity securities, and fixed income securities. The data within these feeds is ultimately sourced from major stock exchanges and trading systems where these securities trade. The prices supplied
by external sources are checked by obtaining quotations or actual transaction prices from market participants. If a price obtained from the pricing source is deemed unreliable, prices will be sought from another pricing service or from a
broker/dealer that trades that security or similar securities.
Fair Valuation.
Fair valued
securities may be common and preferred equities, warrants, options, rights, and fixed income obligations. Where appropriate, Level 3 securities are those for which market quotations are not available, such as securities not traded for several days,
or for which current bids are not available, or which are restricted as to transfer. Among the factors to be considered to fair value a security are recent prices of comparable securities that are publicly traded, reliable prices of securities not
publicly traded, the use of valuation models, current analyst reports, valuing the income or cash flow of the issuer, or cost if the preceding factors do not apply. A significant change in the unobservable inputs could result in a lower or higher
value in Level 3 securities. The circumstances of Level 3 securities are frequently monitored to determine if fair valuation measures continue to apply.
The Adviser reports quarterly to the Board the results of the application of fair valuation policies and procedures. These include back testing the prices realized in subsequent trades of these fair valued
securities to fair values previously recognized.
Foreign Currency Translations.
The books and records of the Fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments, and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the
exchange rate prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in foreign exchange rates and/or changes in market prices of securities have been included in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on
investment securities transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually received. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses
related to fluctuation in exchange rates between the initial purchase trade date and subsequent sale trade date is included in realized gain/(loss) on investments.
Foreign Securities.
The Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in
securities of U.S. issuers. The
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The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate funds, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse political and economic
developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
Foreign Taxes.
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries
as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Restricted Securities.
The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in securities for which the markets are restricted. Restricted
securities include securities whose disposition is subject to substantial legal or contractual restrictions. The sale of restricted securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other selling
expenses than does the sale of securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the over-the-counter markets. Restricted securities may sell at a price lower than similar securities that are not subject to restrictions on
resale. Securities freely saleable among qualified institutional investors under special rules adopted by the SEC may be treated as liquid if they satisfy liquidity standards established by the Board. The continued liquidity of such securities is
not as well assured as that of publicly traded securities, and accordingly the Board will monitor their liquidity. For the restricted securities the Fund held as of December 31, 2013, refer to the Schedule of Investments.
Concentration Risks.
The Fund may invest a high percentage of its assets in specific sectors of the market in order to achieve a
potentially greater investment return. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to economic, political, and regulatory developments in a particular sector of the market, positive or negative, and may experience increased volatility to the
Funds NAV and a magnified effect in its total return.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income.
Securities
transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized gain or loss on investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of premium and accretion of discount) is recorded on the accrual
basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities that are recorded as soon after
the ex-dividend date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.
Determination of Net Asset Value and Calculation of
Expenses.
Certain administrative expenses are common to, and allocated among, various affiliated funds. Such allocations are made on the basis of each funds average net assets or other criteria directly affecting the expenses as
determined by the Adviser pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
In calculating the NAV per share of each class, investment
income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, redemption fees, and expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day.
Distribution expenses are borne solely by the class incurring the expense.
Custodian Fee Credits.
When cash balances are
maintained in the custody account, the Fund receives credits which are used to offset custodian fees. The gross expenses paid under the custody arrangement are included in custodian fees in the Statement of Operations with the corresponding expense
offset, if any, shown as Custodian fee credits.
16
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are based on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These differences are
primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities and foreign currency transactions held by the Fund, timing differences, and differing characterizations of distributions made by the Fund. Distributions from
net investment income include net realized gains on foreign currency transactions. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, adjustments are made to the appropriate capital
accounts in the period when the differences arise. Permanent differences are primarily due to the tax treatment of currency gains and losses. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2013,
reclassifications were made to increase accumulated net investment loss by $10,227 and decrease accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions by $10,250, with an offsetting adjustment to paid-in-capital.
The Fund paid ordinary income distributions for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $2,058,430 and $2,192,616, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes.
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment
company taxable income and net capital gains. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
As of December 31,
2013, the components of accumulated earnings/losses on a tax basis were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated capital loss carryforwards
|
|
$
|
(2,004,152
|
)
|
Undistributed ordinary income
|
|
|
51,300
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations
|
|
|
47,000,782
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
45,047,930
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2013, the Fund had net capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes which are
available to reduce future required distributions of net capital gains to shareholder. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward for an unlimited period capital losses incurred in years
beginning after December 22, 2010. In addition, these losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of the rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may have an increased likelihood of
expiring unused. Additionally, post enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short term or long term capital losses rather than being considered all short term as under previous law. The Fund has a
capital loss carryforward available through 2017 of $2,004,152.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund utilized capital
loss carryforwards of $1,515,395.
At December 31, 2013, the temporary differences between book basis and tax basis unrealized
appreciation were primarily due to deferral of losses from wash sales for tax purposes and mark-to-market adjustments on investments in passive foreign investment companies.
17
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
The following summarizes the tax cost of investments and the related net unrealized appreciation
at December 31, 2013.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
|
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
|
|
|
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
|
|
Investments
|
|
$
|
94,512,060
|
|
|
$
|
59,572,064
|
|
|
$
|
(12,572,267
|
)
|
|
$
|
46,999,797
|
|
The Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the
Funds tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as tax expense in
the Statement of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund did not incur any income tax, interest, or penalties. As of December 31, 2013, the
Adviser has reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Funds net assets or results of operations. Tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by the
Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Funds tax positions to determine if adjustments to this conclusion are necessary.
3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions.
The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the Advisory
Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the value of its average daily net assets. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, the
Adviser provides a continuous investment program for the Funds portfolio, oversees the administration of all aspects of the Funds business and affairs, and pays the compensation of all Officers and Directors of the Fund who are
affiliated persons of the Adviser.
The Corporation pays each Director who is not considered to be an affiliated person an annual
retainer of $6,000 plus $1,000 for each Board meeting attended and they are reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. All Board committee members receive $1,000 per meeting attended. The Chairman of the Audit
Committee receives an annual fee $3,000, and the Lead Director receives an annual fee of $2,000. A Director may receive a single meeting fee, allocated among the participating funds, for attending certain meetings held on behalf of multiple funds.
Directors who are directors or employees of the Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Corporation.
4. Distribution Plan.
The Funds Board has adopted a distribution plan (the Plan) for each class of shares, except for Class I Shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the
Class AAA, Class A, and Class C Share Plans, payments are authorized to G.distributors, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Fund, at annual rates of 0.25%, 0.25%, and 1.00%, respectively, of the average daily net assets of
those classes, the annual limitations under each Plan. Such payments are accrued daily and paid monthly.
5. Portfolio Securities.
Purchases and sales of securities during the year ended December 31, 2013, other than short term securities and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $4,133,689 and $14,092,400, respectively.
6. Transactions with Affiliates.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid brokerage commissions on security trades of
$10,780 to G.research, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser. Additionally, the Distributor retained a total of $1,280 from investors representing commissions (sales charges and underwriting fees) on sales and redemptions of Fund shares.
18
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
The cost of calculating the Funds NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory
Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid or accrued $45,000 to the Adviser in connection with the cost of computing the Funds NAV.
7. Line of Credit.
The Fund participates in an unsecured line of credit of up to $75,000,000 under which it may borrow up to 10% of its net assets from the custodian for temporary borrowing purposes.
Borrowings under this arrangement bear interest at the higher of the sum of the overnight LIBOR rate plus 100 basis points or the sum of the federal funds rate plus 100 basis points at the time of borrowing. This amount, if any, would be included in
interest expense in the Statement of Operations. At December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings outstanding under the line of credit.
The average daily amount of borrowings outstanding under the line of credit during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $106,997 with a weighted average interest rate of 1.16%. The maximum amount borrowed at
any time during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $1,290,000.
8. Capital Stock.
The Fund offers four classes of shares
Class AAA Shares, Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares. Class AAA Shares are offered without a sales charge only to investors who acquire them directly from the Distributor, through selected broker/dealers, or the transfer
agent. Class I Shares are offered without a sales charge, solely to certain institutions, directly through the Distributor or brokers that have entered into selling agreements specifically with respect to Class I Shares. Class A Shares are
subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class C Shares are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for one year after purchase.
The Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2.00% on all classes of shares that are redeemed or exchanged on or before the seventh day after the date of a purchase. The redemption fee is deducted from the proceeds
otherwise payable to the redeeming shareholders and is retained by the Fund as an increase in paid-in capital. The redemption fees retained by the Fund during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $70 and $533, respectively.
19
The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class AAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
446,317
|
|
|
$
|
10,341,793
|
|
|
|
447,273
|
|
|
$
|
8,778,562
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
77,707
|
|
|
|
1,902,271
|
|
|
|
100,483
|
|
|
|
2,026,737
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(819,427
|
)
|
|
|
(18,124,424
|
)
|
|
|
(1,380,494
|
)
|
|
|
(27,339,631
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease
|
|
|
(295,403
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,880,360
|
)
|
|
|
(832,738
|
)
|
|
$
|
(16,534,332
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
15,376
|
|
|
$
|
356,740
|
|
|
|
20,124
|
|
|
$
|
394,481
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
908
|
|
|
|
22,210
|
|
|
|
965
|
|
|
|
19,461
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(12,604
|
)
|
|
|
(277,196
|
)
|
|
|
(31,082
|
)
|
|
|
(610,780
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/decrease
|
|
|
3,680
|
|
|
$
|
101,754
|
|
|
|
(9,993
|
)
|
|
$
|
(196,838
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class B*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,047
|
)
|
|
$
|
(39,072
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,047
|
)
|
|
$
|
(39,072
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
4,790
|
|
|
$
|
103,151
|
|
|
|
10,767
|
|
|
$
|
205,885
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
178
|
|
|
|
4,241
|
|
|
|
328
|
|
|
|
6,428
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(12,817
|
)
|
|
|
(286,355
|
)
|
|
|
(16,174
|
)
|
|
|
(300,773
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease
|
|
|
(7,849
|
)
|
|
$
|
(178,963
|
)
|
|
|
(5,079
|
)
|
|
$
|
(88,460
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold
|
|
|
46,604
|
|
|
$
|
1,012,058
|
|
|
|
49,386
|
|
|
$
|
988,877
|
|
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
1,015
|
|
|
|
24,827
|
|
|
|
722
|
|
|
|
14,548
|
|
Shares redeemed
|
|
|
(24,986
|
)
|
|
|
(575,836
|
)
|
|
|
(26,941
|
)
|
|
|
(529,566
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
|
|
|
22,633
|
|
|
$
|
461,049
|
|
|
|
23,167
|
|
|
$
|
473,859
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Class B shares were fully redeemed and closed on August 2, 2012.
|
9. Indemnifications.
The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
10. Other Matters.
On April 24, 2008, the Adviser entered into a settlement with the SEC to resolve an inquiry regarding prior frequent
trading in shares of the GAMCO Global Growth Fund (the Global Growth Fund) by one investor who was banned from the Global Growth Fund in August 2002. Under the terms of the settlement, the Adviser, without admitting or denying the
SECs findings and allegations, paid $16 million (which included a $5 million civil monetary penalty). On the same day, the SEC filed a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of the Adviser, alleging violations of certain federal securities laws arising from the same matter. The officer, who also is an officer of the Global Growth Fund and other funds in the Gabelli/GAMCO complex,
including this Fund, denies the allegations and is continuing in his positions with the Adviser and the funds. The settlement by the Adviser did not have, and the resolution of the action against the officer is not expected to have, a material
adverse impact on the Adviser or its ability to fulfill its obligations under the Advisory Agreement.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
11. Subsequent Events.
Management has evaluated the impact on the Fund of all subsequent
events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc. and the Shareholders of The GAMCO
Global Telecommunications Fund
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of
investments, of The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund (the Fund), one of the series constituting GAMCO Global Series Funds, Inc., as of December 31, 2013, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of
the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal
control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the Funds custodian and
brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund at December 31, 2013, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
New York, New York
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The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund
Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
During the six months ended December 31, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the continuation of the investment advisory
agreement with the Adviser for the Fund on the basis of the recommendation by the directors (the Independent Board Members) who are not interested persons of the Fund. The following paragraphs summarize the material
information and factors considered by the Independent Board Members as well as their conclusions relative to such factors.
Nature,
Extent, and Quality of Services.
The Independent Board Members considered information regarding the Funds portfolio managers, the depth of the analyst pool available to the Adviser and the Funds portfolio managers, the scope of
supervisory, administrative, shareholder, and other services supervised or provided by the Adviser and the absence of significant service problems reported to the Board. The Independent Board Members noted the experience, length of service, and
reputation of the Funds portfolio managers.
Investment Performance.
The Independent Board Members reviewed the
short, medium, and long term performance of the Fund against a peer group of global telecommunications funds, noting that the Funds performance was in the third quartile in its peer group for the one, three, and five year periods.
Profitability.
The Independent Board Members reviewed summary data regarding the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser both with a
pro rata administrative charge and with a standalone administrative charge. The Independent Board Members also noted that a substantial portion of the Funds portfolio transactions were executed by an affiliated broker of the Adviser and that
another affiliated broker received distribution fees and minor amounts of sales commissions.
Economies of Scale.
The
Independent Board Members discussed the major elements of the Advisers cost structure and the relationship of those elements to potential economies of scale and reviewed rudimentary data relating to the impact of 20% growth in the Fund on the
Advisers profitability.
Sharing of Economies of Scale.
The Independent Board Members noted that the investment
management fee schedule for the Fund does not take into account any potential economies of scale that may develop.
Service and
Cost Comparisons.
The Independent Board Members compared the expense ratios of the investment management fee, other expenses, and total expenses of the Fund with similar expense ratios of the Lipper peer group of telecommunication funds and
noted that the Advisers management fee includes substantially all administrative services of the Fund as well as investment advisory services of the Adviser. The Independent Board Members noted that the Funds expense ratio was above
average and the Funds size was below average within this group. The Independent Board Members were presented with, but did not consider material to their decision, various information comparing the advisory fee with the fee for other types of
accounts managed by the Adviser.
Conclusions.
The Independent Board Members concluded that the Fund enjoyed highly
experienced portfolio management services, good ancillary services, and a performance record that was satisfactory. The Independent Board Members also concluded that the Funds expense ratios and the profitability to the Adviser of managing the
Fund were reasonable, and that economies of scale were not a significant factor in their thinking at this time. The Independent Board Members did not view the potential profitability of ancillary services as material to their decision. On the basis
of the foregoing and without assigning particular weight to any single conclusion, the Independent Board Members determined to recommend continuation of the investment management agreement to the full Board of Directors.
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Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
The business and affairs of the Fund are managed under the direction of the Corporations
Board of Directors. Information pertaining to the Directors and officers of the Fund is set forth below. The Corporations Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Funds Directors and is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or by writing to The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422.
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Mario J. Gabelli, CFA
Director and
Chief Investment Officer
Age: 71
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment OfficerValue Portfolios of GAMCO Investors, Inc., and Chief Investment Officer Value Portfolios of Gabelli Funds, LLC
and GAMCO Asset Management Inc.; Director/ Trustee or Chief Investment Officer of other registered investment companies in the Gabelli/ GAMCO Funds Complex; Chief Executive Officer of GGCP, Inc.
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Director of Morgan Group Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of LICT Corp. (multimedia and communication services); Director of CIBL,
Inc. (broadcasting and wireless communications); Director of ICTC Group, Inc. (communications); Director of RLJ Acquisition Inc. (blank check company)(2011-2012)
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John D. Gabelli
Director
Age: 69
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Senior Vice President of G.research, Inc.
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E. Val Cerutti
Director
Age: 74
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Chief Executive Officer of Cerutti Consultants, Inc.
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Director of The LGL Group, Inc. (diversified manufacturing)
(1990-2009)
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Anthony J. Colavita
Director
Age: 78
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Since 1993
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President of the law firm of Anthony J. Colavita, P.C.
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Arthur V. Ferrara
Director
Age: 83
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Werner J. Roeder, MD
Director
Age: 73
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Medical Director of Lawrence Hospital and practicing private physician
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Anthonie C. van Ekris
Director
Age: 79
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Chairman of BALMAC International, Inc. (commodities and futures trading)
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Salvatore J. Zizza
Director
Age: 68
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Chairman (since 1978) of Zizza & Associates Corp. (financial consulting); Chairman (since 2005) of Metropolitan Paper Recycling, Inc. (recycling); Chairman (since 1999) of Harbor
BioSciences, Inc. (biotechnology)
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Director and Vice Chairman of Trans-Lux Corporation (business services); Director and Chairman of Harbor Diversified Inc. (pharmaceuticals); Chairman of Bion Environmental Technologies
(technology); Director, Chairman, and CEO of General Employment Enterprises (staffing services) (2009-2012)
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Bruce N. Alpert
President
Age: 62
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Since 2003
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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gabelli Funds, LLC since 1988; Officer of registered investment companies in the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex; Director of Teton
Advisors, Inc. 1998-2012; Chairman of Teton Advisors, Inc. 2008-2010; President of Teton Advisors, Inc. 1998-2008; Senior Vice President of GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 2008
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Andrea R. Mango
Secretary
Age: 41
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Since November
2013
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Counsel of Gabelli Funds, LLC; Corporate Vice President within the Corporate Compliance Department of New York Life Insurance Company 2011-2013; Vice President and Counsel of Deutsche
Bank 2006-2011
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Agnes Mullady
Treasurer
Age: 55
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Since 2006
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President and Chief Operating Officer of the Open-End Fund Division of Gabelli Funds, LLC since September 2010; Senior Vice President of GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 2009; Vice
President of Gabelli Funds, LLC since 2007; Officer of all of the registered investment companies in the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex
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Richard J. Walz
Chief Compliance Officer
Age: 54
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Since November
2013
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Chief Compliance Officer of the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex; Chief Compliance Officer of AEGON USA Investment Management LLC 2011-2013; Chief Compliance Officer of Cutwater Asset
Management 2004-2011
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Each Director will hold office for an indefinite term until the earliest of
(i) the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of considering the election or re-election of such Director and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, if any, elected at such meeting, or (ii) the
date a Director resigns or retires, or a Director is removed by the Board of Directors or shareholders, in accordance with the Corporations By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation. Each officer will hold office for an indefinite term until the
date he or she resigns or retires or until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
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Interested person of the Corporation as defined in the 1940 Act.
Messrs. Gabelli are each considered an interested person because of their affiliation with Gabelli Funds, LLC which acts as the Corporations investment adviser. Mario J. Gabelli and John D. Gabelli are brothers.
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under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, i.e., public companies, or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.
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Gabelli/GAMCO Funds and Your Personal Privacy
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Who are we?
The Gabelli/GAMCO Funds are investment companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. We are managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, which is affiliated with GAMCO Investors, Inc. GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a publicly held company that has subsidiaries that provide investment advisory or brokerage services for a
variety of clients.
What kind of non-public information do we collect about you if you become a fund shareholder?
If you apply to open an account directly with us, you will be giving us some non-public information about yourself.
The non-public information we collect about you is:
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Information you give us on your application form.
This could include your name, address, telephone number, social security number, bank account number,
and other information.
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Information about your transactions with us, any transactions with our affiliates, and transactions with the entities we hire to provide services to you.
This would include information about the shares that you buy or redeem. If we hire someone else to provide services like a transfer agent we will also have information about the transactions that you conduct through them.
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What information do we disclose and to whom do we disclose it?
We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our customers or former customers to anyone other than
our affiliates, our service providers who need to know such information, and as otherwise permitted by law. If you want to find out what the law permits, you can read the privacy rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are in
volume 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248. The Commission often posts information about its regulations on its website, www.sec.gov.
What do we do to protect your personal information?
We
restrict access to non-public personal information about you to the people who need to know that information in order to provide services to you or the fund and to ensure that we are complying with the laws governing the securities business. We
maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to keep your personal information confidential.
THE GAMCO GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND
One Corporate Center
Rye,
NY 10580-1422
Portfolio Management Team Biographies
Mario J. Gabelli, CFA,
is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc. that he founded in 1977 and Chief Investment Officer Value Portfolios of Gabelli Funds, LLC and GAMCO Asset
Management Inc. Mr. Gabelli is a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University and holds an MBA degree from Columbia Business School and Honorary Doctorates from Fordham University and Roger Williams University.
Evan D. Miller, CFA,
joined G.research, Inc. in 2002 as a research analyst following the telecommunications industry on a global basis.
Currently, he continues to specialize in the industry and also serves as a portfolio manager of Gabelli Funds, LLC and of the Fund. Prior to joining Gabelli, his career spanned nearly a quarter century in the telecommunications industry with
corporate strategy and business development positions. Mr. Miller holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University.
Sergey Dluzhevskiy, CFA, CPA,
joined G.research, Inc. in 2005 as a research analyst covering the North American telecommunications industry.
Currently, he continues to specialize in the industry and also serves as a portfolio manager of Gabelli Funds, LLC and of the Fund. Prior to joining Gabelli, Mr. Dluzhevskiy was a senior accountant at Deloitte. He received his undergraduate
degree from Case Western Reserve University and a Masters of Business Administration at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
2013 TAX NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
(Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund paid to shareholders ordinary income distributions (comprised
of net investment income) totaling $0.365, $0.370, $0.165, and $0.422, per share for Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I Shares, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2013, 58.44% of the ordinary income distribution qualifies
for the dividends received deduction available to corporations. The Fund designates 100% of the ordinary income distribution as qualified dividend income pursuant to the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The Fund designates
0.03% of the ordinary income distribution as qualified interest income pursuant to the Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Also for the year 2013, the Fund passed through foreign tax credits of $0.054 per share to
Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I.
U.S. Government Income:
The percentage of the ordinary income distribution paid by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2013
which was derived from U.S. Treasury securities was 0.03%. Such income is exempt from state and local tax in all states. However, many states, including New York and California, allow a tax exemption for a portion of the income earned only if a
mutual fund has invested at least 50% of its assets at the end of each quarter of the Funds fiscal year in U.S. Government securities. The Fund did not meet this strict requirement in 2013. The percentage of U.S. Government securities held as
of December 31, 2013 was 3.78%. Due to the diversity in state and local tax law, it is recommended that you consult your personal tax adviser as to the applicability of the information provided to your specific situation.
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly, are subject to change. For each item, it is the intention of the Fund to designate the maximum
amount permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder.
We have separated the portfolio managers commentary from the financial statements and
investment portfolio due to corporate governance regulations stipulated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We have done this to ensure that the content of the portfolio managers commentary is unrestricted. Both the commentary and the financial
statements, including the portfolio of investments, will be available on our website at www.gabelli.com.
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THE GAMCO GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mario J. Gabelli, CFA
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer,
GAMCO Investors, Inc.
E. Val Cerutti
Chief Executive Officer,
Cerutti Consultants, Inc.
Anthony J. Colavita
President,
Anthony J. Colavita, P.C.
Arthur V. Ferrara
Former Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer,
Guardian Life Insurance
Company of America
John D. Gabelli
Senior Vice President,
G.research, Inc.
Werner J. Roeder, MD
Medical Director,
Lawrence Hospital
Anthonie C. van Ekris
Chairman,
BALMAC International, Inc.
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Salvatore J. Zizza
Chairman,
Zizza & Associates Corp.
OFFICERS
Bruce N. Alpert
President
Andrea R. Mango
Secretary
Agnes Mullady
Treasurer
Richard J. Walz
Chief Compliance Officer
DISTRIBUTOR
G.distributors, LLC
CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER
AGENT, AND DIVIDEND
DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company
LEGAL COUNSEL
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of The GAMCO Global Telecommunications Fund. It is not authorized for
distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
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