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About General American Investors Co INC

GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (NYSE: GAM, and NYSE: GAM Pr B for the preferred shares) is a U.S.-listed closed-end investment company headquartered in New York, New York, United States. For European investors, the key point is that this is not a commercial bank, insurer, or ordinary asset manager selling retail funds; it is an exchange-traded investment vehicle with an internally managed portfolio and a corporate governance structure. The company states that it is an independent organization and one of a limited number of closed-end funds still in operation that were formed prior to 1940 and are internally managed, meaning it bears the portfolio-management and operating costs directly rather than paying an outside adviser under a fee contract. ([generalamericaninvestors.com](https://generalamericaninvestors.com/additional-info/closed-end-funds)) General American Investors traces its roots to 1927, when the investment trust was launched under the sponsorship of Lazard Frères and Lehman Brothers. Over time, it evolved into a long-standing publicly traded investment company focused on capital appreciation. Its business model is straightforward: it manages a portfolio of securities, primarily U.S. securities, while also holding some international and private securities. The portfolio is professionally managed according to stated investment objectives, but unlike open-end mutual funds, its shares trade on an exchange throughout the trading day. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_American_Investors_Company?utm_source=openai)) The company’s headquarters are at 530 Fifth Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10036. Its investor relations materials explicitly state that both the common and preferred stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, reinforcing its identity as a NYSE-listed U.S. closed-end fund rather than a bank operating company. That exchange listing is central to the investment case because market price can diverge from net asset value, creating a potential discount or premium dynamic that is often important for closed-end fund investors. ([generalamericaninvestors.com](https://generalamericaninvestors.com/additional-info/investor-information)) In terms of core services, GAM’s “product” is essentially portfolio management and capital allocation. The firm emphasizes the structural advantages of the closed-end model: a stable asset base that allows the manager to focus on long-term decisions, the ability for shareholders to trade shares like any listed stock, and the potential use of leverage through senior securities such as preferred stock or debentures. In practice, this means the company’s competitive positioning is tied less to distribution or customer acquisition and more to disciplined portfolio construction, risk management, and the persistence of its discount/premium to NAV. ([generalamericaninvestors.com](https://generalamericaninvestors.com/additional-info/closed-end-funds)) From a market-position standpoint, General American Investors occupies a niche but recognizable place in the U.S. closed-end fund universe. Its scale, longevity, and internally managed structure differentiate it from externally advised funds and from passive exchange-traded products. The company describes itself as a stand-alone fund, with a New York-based management team and board, which adds to its institutional character and makes governance continuity an important feature for shareholders. ([generalamericaninvestors.com](https://generalamericaninvestors.com/documents/news/GAM-2025-Semi-Annual-Report.pdf)) Recent developments are mainly governance- and ownership-related rather than transformational operating news. The company held its 2025 annual meeting on April 16, 2025, and its semi-annual report for the period ended June 30, 2025 confirms the NYSE listing and ongoing operations. In 2026, the market also saw insider activity reported on Form 4, including purchases of the 5.95% preferred stock, which may be viewed as a signal that insiders remain engaged with the company’s capital structure. For investors seeking exposure to a historic U.S. closed-end fund listed on the NYSE, General American Investors remains a long-established, internally run vehicle with a conservative, long-duration profile. ([generalamericaninvestors.com](https://generalamericaninvestors.com/documents/news/2025_Proxy.pdf))