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James Dinsmore
President at
ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME FUND LTD.
Net worth: 274 992 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Mr. James A. Dinsmore, CFA MBA, is a Portfolio Manager at Gabelli Funds LLC and a President & Trustee at Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd. He is on the Board of Directors at Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd. He joined Gabelli Funds in 2015 and manages several funds within the Gabelli/GAMCO Funds Complex.
He has over 19 years of industry experience.
Mr. Dinsmore was previously employed as an Executive Vice President by Bancroft Fund Ltd. and an Executive Vice President & Portfolio Manager by Dinsmore Capital Management Co.
He received a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Rutgers University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | 12,716 ( 0.09% ) | 154 754 $ | 2026-07-30 | |
| 2026-03-11 | 3,000 ( 0.12% ) | 63 390 $ | 2026-07-30 | |
| 2026-03-11 | 1,567 ( 0.14% ) | 33 111 $ | 2026-07-30 | |
BANCROFT FUND LTD 0.02% | 2026-03-11 | 1,002 ( 0.02% ) | 23 737 $ | 2026-07-30 |
James Dinsmore active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME FUND LTD. | President | 2014-01-31 |
Gabelli Funds LLC
 Gabelli Funds LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gabelli Funds' approach to security analysis includes among other things fundamental research, industry research, personal visits with management and company published data. They also use data published in the financial media. Their portfolio managers may also make use of third party sell-side brokerage research. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 2015-10-31 |
Former positions of James Dinsmore
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dinsmore Capital Management Co.
 Dinsmore Capital Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Dinsmore Capital Management Co. specializes in investments in convertible securities. The firm's investment objectives include appreciation of capital, a superior rate of current income and reduced volatility by using securities with an equity orientation. Long-term growth and lower risk are the primary focus of their decision-making. Decisions are driven by a bottom-up approach. Dinsmore Capital's in-house analysis seeks to identify companies with attractive convertible securities. Their investment universe is divided by industry among their investment professionals. They employ investment seminars and field trips for primary research. Publications, broker research, on-line information, telephone interviews and conferences enhance their research capabilities. Dinsmore Capital reviews their holdings in a weekly meeting so that all professionals are current on each holding and its objectives. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 2015-09-30 |
| BANCROFT FUND LTD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
Training of James Dinsmore
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
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Dinsmore Capital Management Co.
Dinsmore Capital Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Dinsmore Capital Management Co. specializes in investments in convertible securities. The firm's investment objectives include appreciation of capital, a superior rate of current income and reduced volatility by using securities with an equity orientation. Long-term growth and lower risk are the primary focus of their decision-making. Decisions are driven by a bottom-up approach. Dinsmore Capital's in-house analysis seeks to identify companies with attractive convertible securities. Their investment universe is divided by industry among their investment professionals. They employ investment seminars and field trips for primary research. Publications, broker research, on-line information, telephone interviews and conferences enhance their research capabilities. Dinsmore Capital reviews their holdings in a weekly meeting so that all professionals are current on each holding and its objectives. | Finance |
Gabelli Funds LLC
Gabelli Funds LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gabelli Funds' approach to security analysis includes among other things fundamental research, industry research, personal visits with management and company published data. They also use data published in the financial media. Their portfolio managers may also make use of third party sell-side brokerage research. | Finance |
Bancroft Fund Ltd.
 Bancroft Fund Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Gabelli Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd.
 Gabelli Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Rutgers State University of New Jersey
 Rutgers State University of New Jersey Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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