Who Owns Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV)?Hedge Fund & Institutional Holders
Institutional Holders
41
as of Q4 2025
Total Institutional Value
$7.98400060000002e+122T
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Change in Holders
+9 / -3
Price History
BCV — Biggest New Institutional Buyers This Quarter
| Fund | Action | Shares Added | Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | Increased | +2K | +$2.0B |
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. | Increased | +47K | +$1.1B |
| Mezzasalma Advisors, LLC | New Position | +39K | +$866.0M |
| Shaker Financial Services, LLC | New Position | +28K | +$611.0M |
| Invesco Ltd. | Increased | +20K | +$464.2M |
| GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC | Increased | +23K | +$368.1M |
| Caldwell Trust Co | New Position | +2K | +$54.0M |
| UBS Group AG | Increased | +269 | +$19.8M |
| UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC | Increased | +367 | +$12.4M |
| LRI Investments, LLC | New Position | +309 | +$6.0M |
| BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | New Position | +97K | +$2.2M |
| Beckerman Institutional, LLC | New Position | +74K | +$1.6M |
| Noble Wealth Management PBC | New Position | +1K | +$21K |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | New Position | +18K | +$0 |
| EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | New Position | +22K | +$0 |
BCV — Institutions Reducing or Closing Positions
| Fund | Action | Shares Sold | Value Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC | Decreased | -1K | -$1.5B |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | Closed Position | -56K | -$1.2B |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Decreased | -7K | -$924.0M |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | Decreased | -16K | -$786.5M |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | Decreased | -5K | -$716.8M |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | Closed Position | -32K | -$698.7M |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Decreased | -1K | -$461.2M |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | Decreased | -400 | -$372.0M |
| Curi Capital, LLC | Closed Position | -15K | -$328.2M |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | Decreased | -455 | -$145.7M |
| SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC | Decreased | -29K | -$1.2M |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Decreased | -3K | -$76K |
| GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. | Decreased | -1K | -$16K |
Top Institutional Holders(Q4 2025)
BCV Institutional Ownership History
| Quarter | Holders | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 34 | $23.1B | +7 |
| Q3 2025 | 27 | $25.8B | -7 |
| Q2 2025 | 34 | $21.3B | -5 |
| Q1 2025 | 39 | $20.6B | -1 |
| Q4 2024 | 40 | $18.1B | +7 |
| Q3 2024 | 33 | $992.8B | -1 |
| Q2 2024 | 34 | $13.7B | -3 |
| Q1 2024 | 37 | $13.8B | — |
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As of Q4 2025, 41 institutional investors hold BCV (Bancroft Fund Ltd.). The largest holder is Saba Capital Management, L.P. with $8.0B in shares. This quarter, 9 institutions opened new positions and 3 closed their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hedge funds own BCV?
As of Q4 2025, 41 institutional investors report holding BCV (Bancroft Fund Ltd.) in their 13F filings.
Who is the largest institutional holder of BCV?
The largest institutional holder of BCV is Saba Capital Management, L.P. with $8.0B in shares.
Is institutional ownership of BCV increasing or decreasing?
This quarter, 9 institutions opened new positions in BCV and 3 closed their positions.