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David Harquail (Chairman, Franco Nevada) joins Chris Mancini, CFA (Assistant Portfolio Manager, Gabelli Gold Fund) to discuss Franco Nevada, the benefits of royalty companies, and the future of the precious metals market. This was recorded as a live webinar on January 27th, 2025. 0:00 Intro, David's Background 3:01 Creation of Franco Nevada 5:44 Benefits of a Royalty Company in the Precious Metals Ecosystem 9:50 Franco Nevada History 13:28 Capital Allocation Strategy, Structuring Deals, Good Partnerships 17:00 More Deals 20:27 Leverage 22:22 Competition 24:12 Countercyclical Industry 26:40 Cobre Panama 30:13 Royalties - “Gold Investment that Works” 32:41 Gold Price 34:39 Leadership Philosophy as a Chairman 36:20 AI 37:48 Crypto 41:06 Franco Nevada's Buyback Philosophy 42:11 Gold = Overlooked? Chris Mancini, CFA is an Associate Portfolio Manager for The Gabelli Gold Fund. The above webinar was recorded on January 27th, 2025th and posted on YouTube on January 29th, 2025. As of December 31st, 2024, affiliates of GAMCO Investors, Inc. beneficially owned less than 1% of all companies mentioned. GAMCO is providing these links as a matter of general information. We do not intend for these links to be a complete description of any security or company, nor is it a research report with respect to any of the companies mentioned herein. The Portfolio Manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions. The information in this posting represents the opinions of the individual Portfolio Manager and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Views expressed are those of the Portfolio Managers and may differ from those of other GAMCO officers, Portfolio Managers, other employees, or of the Firm as a whole. Because the investment personnel at GAMCO and our affiliates make individual investment decisions with respect to the client accounts that they manage, these accounts may have transactions inconsistent with the information contained in this posting. Investments related to gold and other precious metals and minerals are considered speculative and are affected by a variety of worldwide economic, financial, and political factors. Investing in foreign securities involves risks not ordinarily associated with investment in domestic issues. Funds concentrating in specific sectors may experience greater fluctuations in value than funds that are more diversified. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus, which contains more complete information about this and other matters, should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, please call 800 GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.com. To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email invest@gabelli.com. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • Twitter - https://twitter.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investgabelli/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvestGabelli • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/investgabelli/ http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Gamco Investors is proud to recognize and support its amazing Women teammates. GabelliTV sits down with a few of them to hear their stories. To learn more about Gabelli Funds' disciplined, research driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email invest@gabelli.com. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • Twitter - https://twitter.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investgabelli/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvestGabelli • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/investgabelli/ http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) Michael Burgio, an Industrials Analyst at GAMCO Investors discusses Heritage Crystal Clean, his best idea for 2023. Heritage Crystal Clean is an environmental services operator that provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, emergency spill response, parts cleaning and used motor oil collection.

http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) Tony Bancroft, the Aerospace and Defense analyst at GAMCO Investors and Portfolio Manager for Gabelli's recently launched Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF, ticker “GCAD" discusses secular and structural dynamics that should benefit the aerospace and defense industry over the long term.

http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) Maximilian Caldwell, Vice President of Finance at GAMCO Investors, discusses the impact that accounting rules have had on the current challenges in the banking industry. The current accounting rules have roots going back to the Savings and Loan crisis in the 1980s, where there was a similar rise in inflation and interest rates, which caused stress in the banking system.

http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) Karen Fang, Managing Director, Wealth Management at GAMCO Investors, reviews a number of the key provisions of the Secure 2.0 Act Legislation that will impact those individuals who are retired or closer to retirement.

http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) GAMCO Investors, Inc. is hosting our 33rd Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium at the Lotte New York Palace in New York, NY on February 23rd. The conference will draw approximately 18 companies, with a focus on the themes of infrastructure spending, resource security and conservation, and M&A. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with management in a one-on-one setting. Registration link: https://gabelli.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ypbTBXNIQ3K0RmoCjCxSGg

Tony Bancroft, the Aerospace and Defense analyst at GAMCO Investors, discusses Bell Textron's V-280 Valor award by the U.S. Army to replace its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as its next Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, or “FLRAA".

http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) #WhatstheFund? It's the Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: GABF). Mac Sykes, Portfolio Manager at Gabelli Funds, tells us about this fund. Visit: https://www.gabelli.com/funds/etfs/5008 | GAMCO Investors, Inc.

Caesar Bryan, manager of GAMCO International Growth Fund and Gabelli Gold Fund. He is also a member of the global investment team which is responsible for the GAMCO Global Growth Fund and the GAMCO Global Opportunity Fund. In addition, he is on the management team of the GAMCO Global Gold and Natural Resources & Income Trust and GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income, two of our closed-end funds. He has been with GAMCO Investors, Inc. since 1994. Prior to joining GAMCO, Caesar was a portfolio manager at Lexington Management for seven years managing international and precious metals equity portfolios. He began his investment career at Samuel Montagu Company Ltd., the London based merchant bank and during his tenure there spent two years at Aetna Life and Casualty in Hartford, Connecticut assisting in the management of their global equity fund. Caesar is a graduate of the University of Southampton, England and is a member of the English Bar. Not a Premium Member of GuruFocus? Sign up for a free 7-day trial here: https://www.gurufocus.com/membership/new/index.html#/?utm_campaign=podcast Watch the full live stream: https://youtu.be/zVJF02AWx-I

Retail earnings continued today with Target reporting better-than-expected Q3 results. Like Walmart however, Target investors are worried about margins as the company absorbs higher costs of supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, rather than passing them on to consumers. Target CEO Brian Cornell addresses those concerns and details how the company has navigated global supply chain bottlenecks ahead of the holiday shopping season. Investing legend Mario Gabelli, chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors, discusses markets, mergers, and NFTs for Christmas. Activision Blizzard shares are falling after a report from The Wall Street Journal alleged that CEO Bobby Kotick knew about sexual misconduct accusations at his company before he'd previously let on. Plus, the FDA plans to authorize Pfizer's Covid-19 booster shot for all adults as soon as Thursday; CNBC's Meg Tirrell reports on the latest pandemic headlines. In this episode:Brian Cornell, @TargetMario Gabelli, @MarioGabelliMeg Tirrell, @megtirrellAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Join us on November 19th for Gabelli's Third Annual Healthcare Conference, in tandem with Columbia Business School. The Gabelli healthcare team will be hosting a line-up of speakers including healthcare providers, payers, pharmaceutical companies, and academics. The conference will focus on some key areas, including Alzheimer's care and treatment, new biopharma technologies, and data mining and AI in patient care. Click here (the ‘here' should hyperlink to the event registration page) if you are interested. Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL).

In episode 327, we welcome our guest, Mario Gabelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, the firm he founded in 1977.   In today's episode, we hear the framework behind one of the best stock pickers over the last 50 years. Mario walks us through what he thinks about when analyzing both industries and companies. He touches on the impact of fiscal and monetary stimulus, labor costs, and supply chains.   Then we walk through some different industries – media, autos, energy, and yes, I even got him to talk about my favorite – farmland and agriculture.    As we wind down, we hear about Mario's recent focus on PPP – people, profits, planet, and why he chose to launch an actively managed ETF.   Please enjoy this episode with GAMCO Investor's Mario Gabelli.   -----   Follow Meb on Twitter at @MebFaber   -----   Today's episode is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN strives to make the internet better than it is today. It can be free from online threats, censorship, and surveillance. What started with a single VPN server is now one of the most trusted internet security providers in the market, serving over 14 million users worldwide. Known for strong values and well-thought-out features, NordVPN is recognized by influential tech sites and IT security specialists. Visit www.nordvpn.com/meb for a discounted 2-year plan plus a bonus gift.

The value investing in legends class is one of the highlights of the Heilbrunn year. It’s filled with special moments, including the annual visit from our guest today, Elizabeth Lilly. Beth embodies the principles and practices of value investing like very few people do. She makes investing look easy and her lecture always captures the pure essence of value investing. Elizabeth Lilly is Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President for The Pohlad Companies, LLC where she oversees the public and private investments for the Pohlad family. Beth began her career with Goldman Sachs in 1985 and shortly after moved to Greenwich, Connecticut to work as an analyst in Fund American Companies in 1988. In 1997, she co-founded Woodland Partners in Minneapolis which focused on investing in small capitalization equities. In 2002, Woodland Partners was acquired by GAMCO Investors where she went on to serve as a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the $1.4 billion Teton Westwood Mighty Mites Fund and as a member of the value portfolio management team. In 2017, Beth founded Crocus Hill Partners to focus on investments in small and micro capitalization equities but a year later she left to join the investment arm of the Pohlad family in an opportunity that was impossible to pass on. Beth is a graduate of Hobart/William Smith College and a dear friend of the Heilbrunn Center.  On this episode, Elizabeth and I discuss how her passion for investing was ignited from in childhood, the many value investing legends she has had the opportunity to learn from during her career, how she founded her firm before ultimately landing her dream job at Pohland Companies, her approaches to idea sourcing and risk management, and so much more!   Key Topics: How Beth’s mother and grandparents shaped her passion for investing (3:29) Why Beth attributes her research job at Goldman to pure luck (5:21) Leaving Goldman Sachs (7:58) The legendary Bob Rose (9:40) The first turning point in Beth’s career (11:16) Beth’s phenomenal experience at Fund American (12:54) Talking investing with Warren Buffett (14:22) The fundamentals of investing (16:12) Why Beth has a notebook on her at all times (17:38) The key elements of a good value investing firm (19:03) Beth’s focus on small-cap stocks (20:29) Beth’s introduction to Mario Gabelli (21:06) How a value trap is created (22:44) Why the management team is the best protection from a value trap (23:21) Getting comfortable with the artistic side of investing (25:33) Preparing to ask insightful questions (27:23) Talking to management as a shareholder (29:37) The benefit of constructive activism (31:51) Crocs as a case study of a compounder (33:19) Beth’s approach to valuation (35:06) Sourcing ideas with curiosity (36:28) Building up a valuable database (38:04) The seamless transition after being acquired by GAMCO (39:10) How Beth’s career at GAMCO increased her interest in the microcap space (40:35) Beth’s experience managing the Teton Westwood Mighty Mites Fund (42:01) Founding Crocus Hill partners in 2017 (44:47) Beth’s connection to the Pohlad family (45:56) Taking the dream job at Pohlad (47:29) The similarities between investing in public and private markets (49:25) Why Beth is eager to pass on the training she received (52:22) How the pandemic has shifted Beth’s thinking on businesses (53:54) Applying value investing principles to non-traditional value companies (56:27) And much more!   Mentioned in this Episode: Pohlad Investment Management, LLC Benjamin Graham’s Book | The Intelligent Investor Howard Marks’ Memo | Something of Value   Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at valueinvesting@gsb.columbia.edu. Follow the Heilbrunn Center on social media on Instagram, LinkedIn, and more!

Hello Podcast Listeners, Today is a very special episode with Jon Boyar, J.D. and President of Boyar Research. Jon began his investment career at GAMCO Investors. After this he joined Boyar, where he established Boyar’s Alternative Viewpoint which was a research product designed for the $1.4 billion Global Analyst Research Settlement. Jon earned his B.S. in Applied Economics and Business Management from Cornell University and earned his J.D. from Cardozo School of Law. He is also the host of The World According to Boyar Podcast. In today’s episode we discuss where he sees opportunity in the present environment. Enjoy and thanks for the listen!

Link to the Offer: https://share.hsforms.com/1zCrrkwvJTFKAGFSr1YtP_w2qhmh Jonathan is President of Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC., an independent research boutique established in 1975 that counts some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, mutual funds and family offices as subscribers. He is also a Principal of Boyar Asset Management, which has been managing money utilizing a value oriented strategy since 1983. After graduating from Cornell University with a B.S. in Applied Economics and Business Management, Jonathan started his investment career at GAMCO Investors. He then joined Boyar where he established Boyar’s Alternative Viewpoint which was a research product specifically designed for the $1.4 billion Global Analyst Research Settlement. In 2004 Jonathan received a Dean’s Merit Scholarship from Cardozo School of Law. Jon's firm: https://www.boyarresearch.com/ and https://www.boyarvaluegroup.com/ Jon on CNBC discussing stocks: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/01/17/the-forgotten-40-stocks-that-could-outperform-in-the-year-ahead.html ABOUT THE PODCAST Hi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I've launched a new podcast called The Acquirers Podcast. The podcast is about finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations. We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success. SEE LATEST EPISODES https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/ SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/ FOLLOW TOBIAS Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Website: https://acquirersmultiple.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Greenbackd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisle ABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLE Tobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer’s Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon’s Business and Finance The Acquirer’s Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner’s Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World’s Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law. Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer.

Paul Sonkin and Paul Johnson are investors, professors, and co-authors of Pitch the Perfect Investment.  Paul Sonkin is an analyst and portfolio manager at GAMCO Investors and has researched small, micro, and nanocap companies for a quarter century. He taught for 16 years at Columbia Business School. Paul Johnson runs advisory firm Nicusa Investment Advisors, and previously was a top-ranked sell side analyst, hedge fund manager, and an investment banker across 35 years.  He also taught 2,000 students across 40 classes at Columbia Business School and Fordham University, and has received a host of awards for his prowess in the classroom. Their recently released book is the first I’ve come across that reverse engineers a portfolio manager’s thought process. It starts with crystal clear first principles of business analysis and covers everything an analyst needs to know to identify a great stock. Then, Paul and Paul describe how portfolio managers assess ideas. Their framework is targeted for analysts starting their careers in the field, but seasoned portfolio managers and allocators both will also learn a lot about communication with their teams from the clear descriptions and colorful examples in the book. Our conversation covers the concept of the book, the wisdom of crowds, getting an ‘edge’, the four questions every portfolio manager needs to answer, and the role of creativity in investing. These gifted professors offer clear terminology for investment first principals and along the way offer a renewed appreciation for how difficult it is to beat the markets. For more episodes, go to capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast Follow Ted on twitter at @tseides

For an episode of Bloomberg's podcast Behind the Scenes, Bloomberg Surveillance's Tom Keene sits down with GAMCO Investors CEO Mario Gabelli to discuss value investing, philanthropy and Warren Buffett.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

For an episode of Bloomberg's podcast Behind the Scenes, Bloomberg Surveillance’s Tom Keene sits down with GAMCO Investors CEO Mario Gabelli to discuss value investing, philanthropy and Warren Buffett. 

Bloomberg Surveillance’s Tom Keene sits down with GAMCO Investors CEO Mario Gabelli to discuss value investing, philanthropy and Warren Buffett. 

The Interview discusses: His decision to start his own firm in the 1970s despite a horrendous economic backdrop. His new book Merger Masters that he wrote with Kate Welling. The rationale behind taking his company public and whether he would do so again. His thoughts on portfolio construction including how many positions should be in a portfolio and how long it takes him to become fully invested for a new account.  How he incorporates tax ramifications into his sell decision. His process of what he does when a stock within his portfolio increases or decreases by a significant amount in a short period of time. Who he believes could be the next John Malone. His thoughts on Discovery Communications, Madison Square Garden and Disney.BiographyMario J. Gabelli is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc., the firm he founded in 1977 that currently manages over $40 billion. A 1965 summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration, he also holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He was Morningstar's Portfolio Manager of the Year in 1997. He was named Money Manager of the Year by Institutional Investor for 2011 and is a member of Barron's All-Star Century Team.

Today’s conversation is with the legendary Mario Gabelli, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc., the firm he founded in 1977. A 1965 summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration, he also holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and honorary doctorates from Fordham University and Roger Williams University.   Since starting his firm Mario has been called “a prophet in the wilderness” by Forbes and strongly believes that the small, neglected stocks are where the money is going to be made in the future. With a focus on strong research and flexibility, it’s this foundation that has allowed the fund to successfully generate returns for clients even when facing a headwind in the market.   From his management technique to his investment rationale, Mario shares his perspective and strategies for maintaining positive results in an ever-evolving marketplace. On this episode, we talk about how Mario started out as a researcher, the benefits of a niche research focus, why it’s so crucial to build accumulated knowledge in your industries of focus, how Mario identifies investment and growth opportunities, and so much more!   Key Topics: Mario shares how he first became interested in Graham and Dodd’s investing principles (2:45) The early career opportunities that steered Mario’s research focus (3:19) How Mario ended up starting his own firm at the bottom of a major economic downturn (4:27) The market response to Mario’s niche research focus at his firm (5:38) How the private market value and catalyst concepts came about (8:00) The important lesson Mario learned on a research trip to Toronto in 1977 (10:55) Why Mario uses a global approach to master the dynamics of change in an industry (12:53) Mario’s management techniques for working with super-specialized analysts (14:49) When did the Gabelli Asset Fund and the Gabelli Growth fund get started? (18:30) How Mario identifies and connects political and industry events with investment and growth opportunities (20:22) The approach Mario uses for managing clients and the firm’s positioning under difficult market conditions (24:39) Mario’s perspective on the effect of economic cycles in various industries (29:39) The factors behind the decision to invest talent and funds into specific industries while staying away from others (33:10) The changes that Mario expects to see in the business and economic models based on the current market activity and projections (36:07) Mario’s thoughts on the evolution of public markets (40:15) Why multiple sustainability is Mario’s biggest concern currently (42:59) Mario’s advice to people interested in starting companies (45:35) And much more!   Mentioned in this Episode: GAMCO Investors, Inc Barron’s Roundtables   Thanks for Listening!   Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  And feel free to drop us a line at valueinvesting@gsb.columbia.edu   Follow the Heilbrunn Center on social media on Instagram, LinkedIn, and more!

Mario Gabelli, founder, chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors, and Daniel Miller, lead portfolio manager of the Gabelli Focus Five Fund and a Managing Director of GAMCO, feel strongly about the value of the pet industry. Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, speaks with Mario and Daniel about their new Gabelli Pet Parent Fund - the first pet ETMF, the finance side of the pet world, and their predictions for the future of the pet industry.

Paul Sonkin and Paul Johnson are investors, professors, and co-authors of Pitch the Perfect Investment.  Paul Sonkin is an analyst and portfolio manager at GAMCO Investors and has researched small, micro, and nanocap companies for a quarter century. He taught for 16 years at Columbia Business School. Paul Johnson runs advisory firm Nicusa Investment Advisors, and previously was a top-ranked sell side analyst, hedge fund manager, and an investment banker across 35 years.  He also taught 2,000 students across 40 classes at Columbia Business School and Fordham University, and has received a host of awards for his prowess in the classroom. Their recently released book is the first I’ve come across that reverse engineers a portfolio manager’s thought process. It starts with crystal clear first principles of business analysis and covers everything an analyst needs to know to identify a great stock. Then, Paul and Paul describe how portfolio managers assess ideas. Their framework is targeted for analysts starting their careers in the field, but seasoned portfolio managers and allocators both will also learn a lot about communication with their teams from the clear descriptions and colorful examples in the book. Our conversation covers the concept of the book, the wisdom of crowds, getting an ‘edge’, the four questions every portfolio manager needs to answer, and the role of creativity in investing. These gifted professors offer clear terminology for investment first principals and along the way offer a renewed appreciation for how difficult it is to beat the markets. For more episodes, go to capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast Follow Ted on twitter at @tseides

Yahoo Finance's All Markets Summit with guest Mario Gabelli, Chairman & CEO GAMCO Investors. Moderator: Andy Serwer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Strickland, JLS director and analyst, says Ryanair is healthy despite pressure from the pound. Howard Ward, chief investment officer of growth equities at GAMCO Investors, says he would like to see Apple go after Time Warner. Ann Duignan, an analyst at JPMorgan, says Caterpillar has a strong board after the C-suite shakeup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

John Strickland, JLS director and analyst, says Ryanair is healthy despite pressure from the pound. Howard Ward, chief investment officer of growth equities at GAMCO Investors, says he would like to see Apple go after Time Warner. Ann Duignan, an analyst at JPMorgan, says Caterpillar has a strong board after the C-suite shakeup.

Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg View columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Mario J. Gabelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc., the firm he founded in 1977. They discuss the art of investing. This interview aired on Bloomberg Radio.

Mario J. Gabelli is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company that is a widely recognized provider of investment advice to alternative investments, mutual funds, institutional and high net worth investors. GAMCO Investors, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GBL. He founded the firm in 1977 as an institutional broker-dealer. It has since grown into the diversified financial services corporation it is today. Mr. Gabelli is a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University and holds an MBA degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. He is a leading proponent of the Graham & Dodd school of securities analysis. He is a pioneer in applying Graham & Dodd's principles to the analysis of domestic, cash generating, franchise companies in a wide range of industries. Mr. Gabelli's proprietary Private Market Value with a CatalystTM methodology is now an analytical standard in the value investing community.