GDL Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to achieve absolute returns in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in merger arbitrage transactions and, to a lesser extent, in corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202660.6
AI Score
BUY1.35
Volume Ratio
Next Earnings
17
+ve Days (30d)
12
-ve Days (30d)
GDL Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
GDL is currently trading at $8.5658, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $8.39, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $7.71 to $8.65.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $8.47, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 61.218, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.071, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates GDL at 60.6/100 with a BUY recommendation.
GDL (The GDL Fund) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 61.218 |
| CMF (20) | -0.071 |
| ROC (10) | 1.853 |
| ADX (14) | 32.45 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.024 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 42.857 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -27.161 |
| MFI (14) | 66.648 |
GDL Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
Select indicators above to analyze technical patterns
Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
GDL Price vs Max Options Open Interest
GDL Max Change In Options Open Interest
GDL Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
GDL Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
GDL Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
GDL Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
The GDL Fund is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
GDL Moving Averages Analysis
The GDL Fund has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
The GDL Fund has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
GDL (The GDL Fund) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.48 |
| 20 | 8.44 |
| 30 | 8.45 |
| 50 | 8.47 |
| 100 | 8.49 |
| 200 | 8.39 |