Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund Underperformed Due to Dana (DAN) in Q2
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Index and other small-cap benchmarks during the second quarter of 2026, returning 14.44% compared to a 21.49% gain for the index. Despite strong gains in several portfolio holdings, Dana Inc. (NYSE:DAN) was identified as a detractor from performance due to its relatively weak returns and market dynamics affecting small-cap stocks. Dana Inc., which designs propulsion and energy-management solutions for vehicles globally, had a one-month return of 0.30% with shares trading between $17.74 and $39.56 over the past year. On September 21, 2026, Dana's stock closed at approximately $29.99 per share with a market cap of about $3.25 billion. The fund remains focused on long-term growth opportunities in smaller companies and has delivered an annualized return of 12.18% since inception despite short-term underperformance.
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Topics: Dana Inc. Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund small-cap stocks