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$8.30 0.00 (0.00%)
update: 2025-07-05
Prev Close $8.3
Market Cap $90.84M
Day Range $8.29 - $8.35
Open $8.34
P/E Ratio 16.56
52W Change 3.06%
24H Volume 14.08K
Dividend Yield 6.2%
EPS
DAY WEEK PRICE LEVEL

Trading Signals (GDL)

Overall Signal

SELL

Strong sellish signal based on multiple indicators.

Confidence: 67%
Updated: 2025-07-05

Key Price Levels

Support Levels

  • Strong Support $8.07
  • Medium Support $8.14
  • Weak Support $8.22

Resistance Levels

  • Weak Resistance $8.37
  • Medium Resistance $8.45
  • Strong Resistance $8.52

Stop Loss Suggestions

  • Conservative $8.36
  • Moderate $8.41
  • Aggressive $8.49

Signal Indicator

Indicator Signal Strength Timeframe
Moving Averages NEUTRAL
Short & Medium Term
Oscillators SELL
Short Term
Trend Indicators SELL
Short & Medium Term
Volume Indicators SELL
Short & Medium Term
Support/Resistance NEUTRAL
Short Term
Data Source: Consolidated ratings from various investment bank analysts. Ratings may change over time.

Stock Price Prediction Price Target Probabilities (GDL)

Quarterly Outlook :

GDL Quarterly Outlook
2025-07-05

Bullish Scenario

Probability 40.3%
from current 5.12%
Prediction $9

Strong upward momentum and confirmed bullish trend, with potential for significant price appreciation. Indicators point to sustained buying pressure. ADX (21.20) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (57.69) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line is crossing Signal line, indicating potential trend change or consolidation. Current Weekly ATR is 0.17, indicating the average weekly price range.

GDL Quarterly Outlook
2025-07-05

Base Scenario

Probability 50.75%
from current 1.37%
Prediction $8

Price is likely to continue its moderate trajectory, reflecting underlying market conditions and historical volatility. Indicators suggest a balanced outlook. ADX (21.20) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (57.69) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line is crossing Signal line, indicating potential trend change or consolidation. Current Weekly ATR is 0.17, indicating the average weekly price range.

GDL Quarterly Outlook
2025-07-05

Bearish Scenario

Probability 8.96%
from current -4.1%
Prediction $8

Increased selling pressure and potential for a significant price correction or downtrend. Indicators suggest waning bullish momentum or strengthening bearish forces. ADX (21.20) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (57.69) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line is crossing Signal line, indicating potential trend change or consolidation. Current Weekly ATR is 0.17, indicating the average weekly price range.

Annual Outlook

GDL Annual Outlook
2025-07-05

Bullish Scenario

Probability 40.3%
from current 10.25%
Prediction $9

Long-term bullish trend with strong fundamental catalysts and sustained institutional buying. Expect significant capital appreciation over the year. ADX (21.20) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (57.69) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line is crossing Signal line, indicating potential trend change or consolidation. Current Weekly ATR is 0.17, indicating the average weekly price range.

GDL Annual Outlook
2025-07-05

Base Scenario

Probability 50.75%
from current 2.73%
Prediction $9

Steady long-term growth consistent with market and industry averages. Price expected to follow a typical growth trajectory. ADX (21.20) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (57.69) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line is crossing Signal line, indicating potential trend change or consolidation. Current Weekly ATR is 0.17, indicating the average weekly price range.

GDL Annual Outlook
2025-07-05

Bearish Scenario

Probability 8.96%
from current -8.2%
Prediction $8

Long-term bearish trend with significant headwinds from economic factors, industry disruption, or company-specific issues. Expect notable price depreciation. ADX (21.20) indicates a developing or moderate trend. +DI > -DI suggests bullish directional bias. RSI (57.69) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line is crossing Signal line, indicating potential trend change or consolidation. Current Weekly ATR is 0.17, indicating the average weekly price range.

Technical Analysis (GDL)

Trend Identification

GDL Technical Analysis 2025-07-05

EMA

Exponential Moving Average

NEUTRAL
EMA(20) 8.32
EMA(55) 8.2
EMA(100) 8.24

Current price (8.30) is between Short MA (8.32) and Long MA (8.20), or near one of them. This suggests consolidation or mixed signals. Short MA (8.32) is above Long MA (8.20), a bullish crossover ('Golden Cross' if it's a significant period). This indicates an upward trend. MAs (8.32, 8.20, 8.24) show mixed alignment, suggesting market indecision or range-bound activity. Market is in a choppy or sideways phase. Wait for a clearer trend to emerge before taking directional trades.

GDL Technical Analysis 2025-07-05

MACD

Moving Average Convergence Divergence

SELL
MACD Line(12) 0.01
Signal Line(26) 0.02
Histogram(9) -0.01

MACD line is below the Signal line (bearish crossover). This indicates downward momentum. Histogram (-0.0100) is negative and expanding, confirming bearish momentum. Both MACD and Signal lines are above the zero line, reinforcing bullish momentum (bullish territory). A bearish crossover above the zero line can indicate a reversal from a prior uptrend. Consider this as a potential early sell signal.

GDL Technical Analysis 2025-07-05

ADX

Average Directional Index

NEUTRAL
ADX(14) 17.03
+DI 14.76
-DI 23.25

ADX (17.03) indicates a weak or non-existent trend (ranging market). -DI (23.25) is above +DI (14.76), suggesting a bearish directional bias. Avoid trend-following strategies. Consider range-bound or reversal strategies, or wait for a clearer trend to develop.

Momentum Measurement

RSI (2025-07-05)

Relative Strength Index

SELL
Current RSI(14) 48.81
Oversold Neutral Overbought

RSI (48.81) is in the bearish territory, but not yet oversold. This indicates downward momentum. Monitor for continuation or signs of strength.

OBV (2025-07-05)

On-Balance Volume

Rising
OBV Trend Upward
OBV vs Price Confirming

OBV (192532.00) is falling, indicating selling pressure and distribution. Price is falling and OBV is falling. This is bearish confirmation, indicating selling pressure supports the price decrease. Consider holding short positions or initiating new ones. Volume is supporting the trend.

Stochastic (2025-07-05)

Stochastic Oscillator

SELL
%K Line 45.61
%D Line 59.14

Stochastics (%K: 45.61, %D: 59.14) are in the neutral zone (between 20 and 80). A bearish crossover (%K below %D) is observed. This indicates downward momentum. Be cautious if it's already in the oversold region.

CCI (2025-07-05)

Commodity Channel Index

BUY
CCI(20) 1.76

CCI (1.76) is between 0 and +100. This indicates bullish momentum is present, but not yet extreme. A move above 0 from negative territory (bullish zero-line cross) can indicate a potential buy signal.

Volatility Measurement

ATR (2025-07-05)

Average True Range

0.08
ATR(14) 0.08
ATR % of Price ...%

Current ATR is 0.0800. ATR indicates average volatility. Market conditions are relatively stable.

Bollinger Bands (2025-07-05)

Volatility Bands

SELL
Upper Band 8.4
Middle Band (MA20) 8.32
Lower Band 8.25
Band Width 2%

Current price (8.30) is within the Bollinger Bands (8.25 - 8.40). This suggests the price is trading within its typical volatility range. Price is below the Middle Band (8.32), indicating short-term bearish bias. Bollinger Bands are very narrow. This indicates low volatility and could precede a significant price move (a 'squeeze'). Prepare for a breakout. Trade breakouts with confirmation from volume or other momentum indicators.

Risk Management & Potential Reversals (GDL)

SAR (2025-07-05)

Parabolic Stop and Reverse

BUY
Current SAR 8.17
Distance from Price 1.51%

SAR points below price indicate bullish trend. Current SAR at 8.17 is 1.51% from price. Consider SAR as a potential stop-loss level to protect gains in an uptrend.

Stochastic (2025-07-05)

Neutral

Approaching Overbought
Stochastic Position 45.6
Crossover Status Bearish

Stochastic is in neutral territory (45.6). No clear overbought/oversold signal. Current crossover status: Bearish.

RSI (2025-07-05)

Reversal Perspective

No Divergence
RSI Divergence None
Overbought/Oversold Neither

Current RSI level is in neutral territory. No RSI divergence detected. Current RSI level doesn't suggest imminent reversal.

Bollinger Bands (2025-07-05)

Reversal Perspective

Bearish Bias
Band Position Lower Half
Band Squeeze Squeeze Detected

Bollinger Bands are narrowing, indicating low volatility and a potential 'squeeze'. This often precedes a significant price move.Price is in the lower half of the bands, suggesting a bearish bias.

Holder List Top 20 (GDL)

Holder Name Holder Type Shares Pct. Held Date Reported
Gabelli & Co. Investment Advisers, Inc. INSTITUTIONAL 1846636 16.42% 2025-03-31
Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 741325 6.59% 2025-03-31
Gamco Investors Inc INSTITUTIONAL 441040 3.92% 2025-03-31
Bulldog Investors, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 367511 3.27% 2025-03-31
Morgan Stanley INSTITUTIONAL 280436 2.49% 2025-03-31
Bank of America Corporation INSTITUTIONAL 179709 1.6% 2025-03-31
Ancora Advisors, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 174626 1.55% 2025-03-31
Cornerstone Advisors, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 159423 1.42% 2025-03-31
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. MUTUALFUND 149757 1.33% 2025-03-31
NewEdge Advisors, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 126162 1.12% 2025-03-31
Zazove Associates LLC INSTITUTIONAL 120522 1.07% 2025-03-31
Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund , Inc. MUTUALFUND 108493 0.96% 2025-03-31
High Income Securities Fund MUTUALFUND 78751 0.7% 2025-02-28
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. MUTUALFUND 50930 0.45% 2025-03-31
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