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Investment management since 1927.
For over 80 years, General American Investors Company has employed fundamental security analysis in managing our portfolio of investments with the objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Company is a closed-end fund whose common and preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Investment Policy
Long-term Capital Appreciation
The primary investment objective of the Company is long-term capital appreciation with lesser emphasis on current income. We focus on equity securities with growth potential at reasonable valuations.
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Quarterly Fact Sheet
Data as of and through the most recent fiscal quarter-end, including investment results on an annualized basis, 20-year investment results, the ten largest industry sectors, the ten largest long-term investment holdings, and share buy back information. Available online and as a downloadable PDF.
Net Asset Value
As of 01/27/2012
| Common Stock (GAM) | |
|---|---|
| Net Asset Value | $31.59 |
| Market Price | $26.96 |
| Premium/Discount | -14.66% |
| Preferred Stock (GAM Pr B) | |
| Liquidation Preference | $25.00 |
| Market Price | $25.95 |
Dividends & Distributions
| Common Stock (GAM) | |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.50 per share |
| Declaration Date | 11/02/11 |
| Ex-Date | 11/09/11 |
| Record Date | 11/14/11 |
| Payment Date | 12/23/11 |
| Valuation Date* | 12/02/11 |
| Reinvestment Price | $25.48 |
*Deadline to elect cash payment option.
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News & Alerts
Quarterly Dividend and Distribution on Preferred Stock
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Extension of Common Stock Repurchase Program
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Preferred Stock Repurchase Program & Annual Meeting Date
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2011 Year-End Dividend and Distribution on its Common and Preferred Stock
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Issue Price ($25.48) of Common Shares to be Issued for the Year-End Dividend and Distribution
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2011 Year-End Dividend and Distribution on its Common and Preferred Stock
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Net Assets as of September 30, 2011
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Quarterly Fact Sheet as of September 30, 2011
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Third Quarter Report
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Media Coverage
“The Best Way to Really Give Away Money”
Lewis B. Cullman, Director, subject of Wall Street Journal Opinion article.
“Unsung But Solid Funds”
Business Week
“Great Stock Funds on Sale”
Kiplinger
