Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF
Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (AMEX: GABF) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $43.15 (about ₹4,137 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 1.64%. Indian residents can buy GABF through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$42.91
Today's high
$43.15
52 week low
$38.34
52 week high
$48.69
GABF opened at $42.91, closed previously at $42.91, and has traded between $38.34 and $48.69 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (GABF) is an actively managed and openly accessible fund, strategically built to identify and invest in pioneering companies within the financial services sector that are both driving and adapting to significant industry transformations. Under typical market conditions, GABF commits at least 80% of its portfolio to the common stock of financial services enterprises. The fund's investment strategy zeroes in on crucial macro trends, including the widespread adoption of digital technologies, the anticipated intergenerational transfer of wealth, and the sustained impetus of U.S. economic expansion, known as the "American Tailwind." Leveraging its proprietary Private Market Value with a Catalyst methodology, this ETF targets businesses distinguished by resilient brands and intelligent capital allocation, aiming to capitalize on these profound shifts within the financial landscape.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
1.64%
Assets (AUM)
$49.7M
Holdings
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NAV
$43.04
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-10.98%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 46.7% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy GABF from India
Indian residents can buy GABF units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search GABF and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, GABF, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in GABF from India
Trading and taxes when buying GABF from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the GABF price today?
Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (GABF) last traded at $43.15 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM ET. That is ₹4,137 a unit at the 26 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does GABF trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is GABF, and what does it cost to hold?
Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF manages about $49.7M. Its expense ratio is 1.64% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2022.
What are GABF's largest holdings?
The top three are BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B (6.0%), COHEN & STEERS INC (5.0%) and NEOSTELLAR CAPITAL CORP (4.8%). GABF's 10 largest positions make up 46.7% of the fund.
Does GABF pay dividends?
Yes. GABF is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on GABF taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of GABF?
Yes. You can buy GABF by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has GABF performed?
GABF's price is down 11.0% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.