Salvatore Zizza Acquires Shares in GDV

Zizza purchased 500 GDV shares at $28.57 each on January 12, 2026.

Key Points

  • Salvatore Zizza purchased 500 shares of GDV on January 12, 2026, at an average price of $28.57, totaling $14,285.
  • GDV shares traded near $29.49 on Wednesday, with various institutional investors adjusting their holdings recently.
  • Insider activity includes multiple transactions by Mario Gabelli and Anthony Colavita, with both buying additional shares in February 2026.

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Salvatore Zizza, an insider, purchased 500 shares of GDV on January 12, 2026. The shares were bought at an average price of $28.57 each, for a total transaction value of $14,285. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider trading track record

ZIZZA SALVATORE vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +6.33% hypothetical
All-time return +3.15% S&P 500 +8.02%
vs. S&P 500 -4.87% behind the index

Hypothetical, simulated performance of disclosed positions vs. the S&P 500. Not realized profit and not investment advice. Past performance does not indicate future results. Details.

Other Institutional Activity in GDV

Morgan Stanley reduced its position in GDV by 224,372 shares, leaving it with 8,095,216 shares valued at approximately $218 million, a 2.7% decrease. Saba Capital Management also trimmed its holdings by 644,798 shares, resulting in 5,106,460 shares worth about $138 million, marking an 11.2% decrease. Karpus Management cut its stake by 151,816 shares to 1,499,700 shares, valued at around $40 million, a 9.2% decrease. On the other hand, Wells Fargo & Company/MN increased its holdings by 37,811 shares to 1,352,138 shares, valued at about $36 million, a 2.9% increase. Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC grew its position by 55,550 shares, ending with 742,797 shares valued at $20 million, an 8.1% increase.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

In addition to Salvatore Zizza's recent purchase, other notable insider activities include Mario Gabelli's acquisition of 4,500 shares on February 17, 2026, at an average price of $29.09 per share. Anthony Colavita also bought 684 shares on February 9, 2026, at $29.20 each. Meanwhile, Anthonie Vanekris sold 1,700 shares on February 18, 2026, at $29.15 per share.

Bottom Line

Insider buying activity, such as Salvatore Zizza's recent purchase, often attracts attention as it may signal confidence in the company's future prospects. However, it's essential to remember that these transactions are backward-looking and may not reflect the current situation. Investors should consider a broad range of factors when evaluating a company's stock potential.

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