General American Investors Co Inc
Fund
XGAMX
Price as of:
$71.69
- $0.21
- 0.29%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
10.1%
1 yr return
27.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
22.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
14.5%
Net Assets
$1.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
51.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$71.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.24%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 24.74%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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XGAMX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 22.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.05%
- Dividend Yield 8.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameGeneral American Investors Co Inc
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Fund Family NameGeneral American Investors Company Inc
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Inception DateSep 26, 2001
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Shares Outstanding24345098
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJeffrey Priest
Fund Description
XGAMX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XGAMX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.1% | -13.2% | 43.7% | 44.32% |
| 1 Yr | 27.5% | -15.7% | 101.9% | 42.47% |
| 3 Yr | 22.4%* | 1.1% | 41.0% | 28.48% |
| 5 Yr | 14.5%* | -3.9% | 19.6% | 10.24% |
| 10 Yr | 13.8%* | 5.8% | 55.9% | 53.90% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XGAMX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.9% | -25.2% | 36.9% | 28.90% |
| 2024 | 11.0% | -51.6% | 37.0% | 62.11% |
| 2023 | 19.4% | -15.6% | 47.4% | 48.59% |
| 2022 | -17.1% | -56.3% | 1.1% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 19.2% | -27.2% | 537.8% | 42.12% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XGAMX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.1% | -13.2% | 43.7% | 44.32% |
| 1 Yr | 27.5% | -15.7% | 101.9% | 42.47% |
| 3 Yr | 22.4%* | 1.1% | 41.0% | 28.48% |
| 5 Yr | 14.5%* | -3.9% | 19.6% | 10.24% |
| 10 Yr | 13.8%* | 5.8% | 55.9% | 53.90% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XGAMX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.9% | -3.4% | 43.4% | 2.82% |
| 2024 | 19.6% | -20.1% | 44.5% | 67.49% |
| 2023 | 25.9% | 0.3% | 47.4% | 34.63% |
| 2022 | -14.3% | -31.9% | 11.0% | 21.82% |
| 2021 | 26.8% | 4.1% | 537.8% | 49.18% |
NAV & Total Return History
XGAMX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| XGAMX | Category Low | Category High | XGAMX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.9 B | 3.76 M | 2.2 T | 49.96% |
| Number of Holdings | 67 | 2 | 3885 | 70.04% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 657 M | 3.24 M | 639 B | 50.84% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 51.21% | 2.5% | 102.7% | 9.12% |
Top 10 Holdings
- State Street Instl Trs Pls MMkt Trust 8.79%
- Microsoft Corp 6.16%
- Alphabet Inc Class C 5.98%
- Republic Services Inc 5.71%
- ASML Holding NV ADR 4.94%
- Apple Inc 4.82%
- Ny Reg Shrs 4.75%
- Ny Reg Shrs 4.75%
- Ny Reg Shrs 4.75%
- Ny Reg Shrs 4.75%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XGAMX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 105.13% | 0.00% | 105.13% | 0.18% |
| Cash | 8.79% | 0.00% | 69.97% | 2.82% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.74% | 85.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.54% | 85.68% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 136.21% | 85.99% |
| Other | -13.91% | -13.91% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XGAMX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 24.68% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 42.77% |
| Financial Services | 16.37% | 0.00% | 55.59% | 20.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 12.78% | 0.00% | 47.71% | 5.21% |
| Communication Services | 11.90% | 0.00% | 27.94% | 11.32% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.37% | 0.00% | 30.33% | 56.15% |
| Industrials | 9.14% | 0.00% | 29.90% | 47.17% |
| Healthcare | 8.17% | 0.00% | 52.29% | 94.52% |
| Basic Materials | 3.36% | 0.00% | 19.45% | 28.12% |
| Energy | 3.24% | 0.00% | 41.64% | 66.40% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.25% | 98.65% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.91% | 99.19% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XGAMX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 88.79% | 0.00% | 101.31% | 92.25% |
| Non US | 16.34% | 0.00% | 70.69% | 2.20% |
XGAMX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| XGAMX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.24% | 0.01% | 4.93% | 21.38% |
| Management Fee | 1.06% | 0.00% | 1.89% | 99.12% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| XGAMX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| XGAMX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| XGAMX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 24.74% | 0.00% | 268.00% | 52.47% |
XGAMX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| XGAMX | Category Low | Category High | XGAMX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% | 0.00% | 25.47% | 98.41% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| XGAMX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| XGAMX | Category Low | Category High | XGAMX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.05% | -54.00% | 2.44% | 83.98% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| XGAMX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | $6.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.450 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $5.950 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $4.500 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $2.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $1.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 04, 2022 | $0.500 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $3.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 05, 2021 | $0.250 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $2.500 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 15, 2019 | $2.062 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 15, 2019 | $0.388 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $1.950 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 02, 2018 | $0.500 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $2.610 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 26, 2017 | $0.200 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 09, 2016 | $0.290 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 09, 2016 | $2.790 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 28, 2016 | $0.049 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 28, 2016 | $0.052 | ExtraDividend |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.810 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 13, 2014 | $2.940 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 13, 2014 | $0.560 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 14, 2013 | $1.890 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 14, 2013 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.070 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.530 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 15, 2012 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 15, 2012 | $1.230 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 09, 2011 | $0.330 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 09, 2011 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 09, 2010 | $0.319 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 09, 2010 | $0.111 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 10, 2009 | $0.164 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 10, 2009 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 12, 2008 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 12, 2008 | $0.254 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 24, 2008 | $0.209 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 24, 2008 | $0.006 | ExtraDividend |
| Nov 14, 2007 | $0.667 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 14, 2007 | $5.083 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 08, 2006 | $0.361 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 08, 2006 | $2.639 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 26, 2006 | $0.138 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 08, 2005 | $0.053 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Nov 08, 2005 | $0.553 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 08, 2005 | $1.242 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 27, 2005 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 27, 2005 | $0.272 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 09, 2004 | $0.685 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 09, 2004 | $0.215 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 22, 2004 | $0.013 | ExtraDividend |
| Jan 22, 2004 | $0.097 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 2003 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 12, 2003 | $0.492 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 23, 2003 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 23, 2003 | $0.030 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 2002 | $0.298 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 2002 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 24, 2002 | $0.110 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 24, 2002 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 15, 2001 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 15, 2001 | $1.260 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 15, 2001 | $0.450 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jan 25, 2001 | $2.080 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 25, 2001 | $0.060 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Nov 09, 2000 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 09, 2000 | $1.490 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Nov 09, 2000 | $4.140 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 20, 2000 | $1.640 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jan 20, 2000 | $0.330 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Nov 10, 1999 | $2.410 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 10, 1999 | $0.430 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 10, 1999 | $0.290 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jan 21, 1999 | $1.360 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 1998 | $3.043 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 1998 | $0.467 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 22, 1998 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 22, 1998 | $0.200 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 1997 | $2.750 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 1997 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 23, 1997 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 23, 1997 | $0.050 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jan 23, 1997 | $0.440 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 13, 1996 | $2.270 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 13, 1996 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 18, 1996 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 09, 1995 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 07, 1994 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 08, 1993 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 10, 1992 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 08, 1991 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 22, 1991 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 09, 1990 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 19, 1990 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 14, 1989 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |