GAB SEC Filings - The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.- Annual Report, Proxy Statement, Prospectus

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SEC Filings

All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

SEC Filings (Chronological Order)

This page provides a complete, chronological list of SEC Filings, excluding ownership filings which we provide elsewhere.

March 20, 2025	DEFA14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 20, 2025	DEF 14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
November 15, 2024	EX-99.(B)(III)	AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Effective: November 13, 2024 Exhibit (b)(iii) AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Effective: November 13, 2024 On November 13, 2024, the Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Fund”), in accordance with the Fund’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) and Articles of Incorporation, approved and adopted the following amendment to the By-Laws, to be effectiv
November 15, 2024	POS EX	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2024 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2024 Securities Act File No.
April 3, 2024	DEFR14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 22, 2024	DEF 14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 22, 2024	DEFA14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
January 31, 2024	SC 13G/A	GAB.PRG / The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. - Preferred Security / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 04)* The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 362397 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to
January 31, 2024	EX-99.2	JOINT FILING AGREEMENT EX-99.2 3 banajfa.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the rules and regulations thereunder, each party hereto hereby agrees to the joint filing, on behalf of each of them, of any filing required by such party under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act or any rule or regulation thereunder (in
January 31, 2024	EX-99.1	BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EX-99.1 2 bacpoa.htm BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation"), does hereby make, constitute, and appoint each of Szabina Biro, Hannah Chae, Andres Ortiz Custodio, Kamil Dziedzic, Krishnan Harihanran, Kelvin Kwok, Frank Lui, James Todd, Michelle Wong, and Monica Yako as an attorney-in-fact for the Corporation actin
January 8, 2024	EX-FILING FEES	Calculation of Filing Fee Table SC TO-I/A (Form Type) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Transaction Valuation EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Table SC TO-I/A (Form Type) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
January 8, 2024	SC TO-I/A	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 8, 2024 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 8, 2024 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
December 29, 2023	EX-99.(B)(II)	AMENDMENT NO. 1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST, INC. Effective: February 15, 2023 Exhibit (b)(ii) AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST, INC. Effective: February 15, 2023 On February 15, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the Corporation’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), as amended, and the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”), approved and
December 29, 2023	EX-99.(A)(XXIV)	THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 4.25% SERIES M CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK Exhibit (a)(xxiv) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 4.25% SERIES M CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation, having its principal office in Baltimore City, Maryland (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “SDAT”) that: FI
December 29, 2023	EX-99.(L)(I)	LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP December 29, 2023 Exhibit (l)(i) LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP December 29, 2023 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
December 29, 2023	EX-FILING FEES	Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Exhibit (s) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
December 29, 2023	EX-99.(A)(XXV)	THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 5.25% SERIES N CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK Exhibit (a)(xxv) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 5.25% SERIES N CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation, having its principal office in Baltimore City, Maryland (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “SDAT”) that: FIR
December 29, 2023	N-2ASR	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2023 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2023 Securities Act File No.
December 29, 2023	EX-99.(N)(II)	POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit (n)(ii) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose name appears below nominates, constitutes and appoints John C.
December 29, 2023	EX-99.(N)(I)	CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit (n)(i) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated March 1, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in the Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
December 11, 2023	EX-99.(A)(5)(II)	GABELLI EQUITY TRUST EXTENDS EXPIRATION DATE OF TENDER OFFER TO JANUARY 5, 2024 FOR SERIES C AND SERIES E AUCTION RATE PREFERRED STOCK Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST Investor Relations Contact: Molly Marion (914) 921-5681 mmarion@gabelli.
December 11, 2023	SC TO-I/A	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2023 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendmen As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2023 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
November 24, 2023	EX-99.(A)(5)(I)	GABELLI EQUITY TRUST COMMENCES TENDER OFFER FOR SERIES C and SERIES E AUCTION RATE PREFERRED STOCK Exhibit (a)(5)(i) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Investor Relations Contact: Molly Marion (914) 921-5681 [email protected] Press Release For Immediate Release GABELLI EQUITY TRUST COMMENCES TENDER OFFER FOR SERIES C and SERIES E AUCTION RATE PREFERRED STOCK Rye, NY – November 22, 2023 – The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE: GAB) (the “Fund”) has authorized a tender offer
November 24, 2023	SC TO-I/A	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 2023 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendmen As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 2023 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
November 16, 2023	EX-99.(A)(1)(I)	OFFER TO PURCHASE THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 OFFER TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES E, PAR Exhibit (a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 OFFER TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES E, PAR VALUE $0.001 Dated November 16, 2023 THIS OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON DECEMBER 20, 2023, UNLESS THE OFFE
November 16, 2023	EX-99.(A)(1)(III)	OFFER BY THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE $25,000 PER SHARE, AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES E, PAR VALUE $0.001 A Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE $25,000 PER SHARE, AND AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES E, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE $25,000 PER SHARE THE PURCHASE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY T
November 16, 2023	EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)	OFFER BY THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE $25,000 PER SHARE, AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES E, PAR VALUE $0.001 A Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE $25,000 PER SHARE, AND AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES E, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE $25,000 PER SHARE THE PURCHASE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TI
November 16, 2023	EX-99.(A)(1)(V)	Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Tender of Series C Preferred Shares and Series E Preferred Shares The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Exhibit (a)(1)(v) Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Tender of Series C Preferred Shares and Series E Preferred Shares of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
November 16, 2023	SC TO-I	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2023 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The Gabel As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2023 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
November 16, 2023	EX-FILING FEES	Calculation of Filing Fee Table SC TO-I (Form Type) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Transaction Valuation EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Table SC TO-I (Form Type) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
November 16, 2023	EX-99.(A)(1)(II)	Letter of Transmittal To Tender Preferred Shares Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated November 16, 2023 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES C, PAR VALUE $0.001 AND LIQUIDATION P Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal To Tender Preferred Shares Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated November 16, 2023 by THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
November 16, 2023	EX-99.(D)(8)	SHARE TENDER AGREEMENT Exhibit (d)(8) SHARE TENDER AGREEMENT This SHARE TENDER AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of November 14, 2023 (this “Agreement”), by and between THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
June 29, 2023	CORRESP	* * * * * * * Comments and Responses June 29, 2023 VIA EDGAR David Manion, Senior Staff Accountant Division of Investment Management U.
May 30, 2023	NPORT-EX	Cl. A NPORT-EX 2 GB601GB033123.htm 1 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — March 31, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 98.0% Food and Beverage — 11.6% 3,000‌ Ajinomoto Co. Inc. ................ $ 104,071‌ 2,100‌ Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ........ 139,676‌ 25,356‌ BellRing Brands Inc.† .............. 862,104‌ 94,300‌ Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. A .......... 6,147,417‌ 49
April 5, 2023	DEF 14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
April 5, 2023	DEFA14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
November 29, 2022	NPORT-EX	Cl. A NPORT-EX 2 GB60GABELLI09302022.htm 1 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 98 .7 % Financial Services — 11 .9 % 71,000‌ Aegon NV ...................... $ 285,432‌ 5,750‌ Ally Financial Inc. ................. 160,022‌ 280,000‌ American Express Co. .............. 37,774,800‌ 28,000‌ Apollo Global Management Inc. ...
May 31, 2022	NPORT-EX	Cl. A† 1 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% Financial Services — 12.1% 75,000‌ Aegon NV ...................... $ 398,416‌ 5,650‌ Ally Financial Inc. ................. 245,662‌ 285,500‌ American Express Co.(a) ............ 53,388,500‌ 28,000‌ Apollo Global Management Inc. ....... 1,735,720‌ 16,000‌ Argo Group Interna
March 24, 2022	DEF 14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ? SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 24, 2022	DEFA14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
January 31, 2022	EX-99.25	EX-99.25 NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on February 11, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).
November 29, 2021	NPORT-EX	Cl. A 1 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 93 .1 % Financial Services — 11 .5 % 75,000‌ Aegon NV ...................... $ 388,076‌ 5,800‌ Ally Financial Inc. ................. 296,090‌ 293,000‌ American Express Co. (a) ............ 49,086,290‌ 28,000‌ Apollo Global Management Inc. ....... 1,724,520‌ 16,000‌ Argo Grou
June 3, 2021	EX-99.(D)(VI)	Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery is filed herewith. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. POS EX Exhibit 99(d)(vi)
June 3, 2021	POS EX	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2021 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2021 Securities Act File No.
June 3, 2021	EX-99.(K)(VIII)	Form of Administrative Agent Agreement between Registrant and Morrow Sodali LLC is filed herewith. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. POS EX Exhibit 99(k)(viii) May 24, 2021 The Gabelli Equity Trust One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 This letter will serve as the agreement under which you will retain Morrow Sodali LLC ("Morrow" or "us") to perform search and distribution services in connection with the Rights Offering by The Gabelli Equity Trust to holders of the Fund's existing Common Shares (
June 3, 2021	EX-99.(D)(V)	Form of Subscription Certificate is filed herewith. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. POS EX Exhibit 99(d)(v)
June 3, 2021	EX-99.(L)(II)	Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP with respect to legality of the Common Stock and the Rights is filed herewith. EX-99.(L)(II) 6 ex99lii.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF VENABLE LLP The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. POS EX Exhibit 99(l)(ii) June 2, 2021 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2: 1933 Act File No. 333-251763 1940 Act File No. 811-04700 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland
June 3, 2021	EX-99.(K)(VII)	Form of Subscription Agent Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is filed herewith. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. POS EX Exhibit 99(k)(vii) Subscription Agent Agreement Between The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., and Computershare Inc. Subscription Agent Agreement ? GAB Rights Offering (2021) Page 1 THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is entered into as of this 2nd day of June 2021 (the ?Effective Date?) by and among The Gabelli Eq
June 3, 2021	EX-99.(N)(II)(B)	Power of Attorney of Elizabeth C. Bogan, Leslie F. Foley and Agnes Mullady is filed herewith. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. POS EX Exhibit 99(n)(ii)(b) Power of Attorney KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose name appears below nominates, constitutes and appoints Bruce N. Alpert, John C. Ball and Peter Goldstein as her true and lawful attorney-in-fact to execute and sign the Registration Statement on Form N-2 under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act o
June 2, 2021	424B2	CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Title of Securities Being Registered Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Amount of Registration Fee(1) Common Stock $144,468,462 $15,761.
May 28, 2021	NPORT-EX	Market Value HTML The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 96.9% Financial Services — 11.0% 74,000 Aegon NV $ 351,458 5,800 Ally Financial Inc. 262,218 295,000 American Express Co.(a) 41,724,800 28,000 Apollo Global Management Inc. 1,316,280 16,000 Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. 805,120 2,900 Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. 143,75
March 29, 2021	DEFA14A	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST (GAB)_DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 29, 2021	DEF 14A	- FORM DEF14A ? SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 1, 2021	SC 13G/A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 03)* GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred (Title of Class of Securities) (CUSIP Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 03)* GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred (Title of Class of Securities) 362397 (CUSIP Number) January 26, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p
February 1, 2021	EX-99.03	BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 99.3 BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national association formed under the laws of the United States, (the “Association”), does hereby make, constitute, and appoint Michael Jentis as an attorney-in-fact for the Association acting for the Association and in the Association’s name, place and stead, for the Association’s
February 1, 2021	EX-99.02	BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EX-99.02 3 baclpoa.htm EX-99.02 EXHIBIT 99.2 BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby make, constitute, and appoint Michael Jentis as an attorney-in-fact for the Corporation acting for the Corporation and in the Corporation’s name, place and stead, for the Corporation’s use and benefit, to bind the Co
February 1, 2021	EX-99.01	JOINT FILING AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the rules and regulations thereunder, each party hereto hereby agrees to the joint filing, on behalf of each of them, of any filing required by such party under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act or any rule or regulation thereunder (including a
December 23, 2020	EX-99. (N)(I)	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm is filed herewith. EX-99. (N)(I) 3 d233217dex99ni.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 27, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Annual
December 23, 2020	EX-99. (N)(II)(A)	Power of Attorney is filed herewith. Power of Attorney POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose name appears below nominates, constitutes and appoints Bruce N.
December 23, 2020	N-2ASR	- GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2020 Securities Act File No. 333- Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) ☒ Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment
December 23, 2020	EX-99. (L)(I)	Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP is filed herewith. Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP [LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] December 23, 2020 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
November 25, 2020	NPORT-EX	Market Value The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments ? September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS ? 98.1% Food and Beverage ? 11.7% 3,000 Ajinomoto Co. Inc. $ 61,414 98,300 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. A 6,751,244 49,300 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. B 3,713,276 36,800 Campbell Soup Co. 1,780,016 65,000 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S 7,224,838 15,000 Coca-Cola European Partners plc 582,150 26
May 22, 2020	NPORT-EX	Shares HTML The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% Food and Beverage — 12.8% 3,000 Ajinomoto Co. Inc. $ 56,094 101,800 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. A 5,230,484 49,300 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. B 2,736,643 53,800 Campbell Soup Co. 2,483,408 65,000 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S 4,885,731 15,000 Coca-Cola European Partners plc 562,950
May 4, 2020	DEFA14A	- DEFA 14A DEFA14A 1 formdefa14a.htm DEFA 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☒ Defin
May 1, 2020	DEFA14A	- DEFA 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 26, 2020	DEFA14A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) DEFA14A - - DEFA 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 26, 2020	DEF 14A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) DEF 14A - - DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
December 26, 2019	EX-99.25	EX-99.25 NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on January 06, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).
December 13, 2019	8-A12B	Registration Statement on Form 8-A GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2019 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
December 11, 2019	EX-99.(A)(XXIII)	Articles Supplementary for the 5.00% Series K Cumulative Preferred stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xxii) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-220232 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2019. Articles Supplementary for the 5.00% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 5.00% SERIES K CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation, having its principal office in Baltimore City, Maryland (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State Department of Ass
December 11, 2019	EX-99.(H)(I)	THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (a Maryland Corporation) 4,000,000 Shares of 5.00% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Form of Underwriting Agreement THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (a Maryland Corporation) 4,000,000 Shares of 5.00% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT December 10, 2019 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC As Representative of the several Underwriters Listed on Schedule A hereto c/o Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Ladies and Gentlemen: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc
December 11, 2019	POS EX	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) POS EX - - THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2019 Securities Act File No. 333-220232 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Am
December 11, 2019	EX-99.(L)(II)	December 10, 2019 Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP December 10, 2019 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
December 11, 2019	EX-99.(H)(III)	Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC MASTER SELECTED DEALERS AGREEMENT REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) Form of Master Selected Dealers Agreement Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC MASTER SELECTED DEALERS AGREEMENT REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS AND EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) December 4, 2019 This Master Selected Dealers Agreement (this “Master SDA”), dated as of December 4, 2019, is by and between Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (including its successors and assigns) (“we,” “our,” “us
December 11, 2019	EX-99.(K)(I)(N)	Amendment No. 15 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(n) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-220232 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2019. Form of Amendment No. 14 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Fifteenth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Fifteenth Amendment (“Amendment’’), effective as of , 2019 (‘‘Effective Date’’), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the “Agreement’’) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc., and its fully owned subsidiary Computershare Trust C
December 11, 2019	EX-99.(H)(II)	Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC MASTER AGREEMENT AMONG UNDERWRITERS REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SYNDICATE OFFERINGS) EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) Form of Master Agreement Among Underwriters Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC MASTER AGREEMENT AMONG UNDERWRITERS REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SYNDICATE OFFERINGS) AND EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) December 4, 2019 This Master Agreement Among Underwriters (this “Master AAU”), dated as of December 4, 2019, is by and between Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“Morgan
November 26, 2019	NPORT-EX	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) NPORT-EX - - FOR VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY - [819303.GAB] The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS 99.3% Food and Beverage 12.1% 3,000 Ajinomoto Co. Inc. $ 56,601 105,200 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. A. 6,285,700 49,300 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. B. 3,095,054 63,800 Campbell Soup Co. 2,993,496 65,000 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S 5,516,975 15
November 19, 2019	POS 8C	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) POS 8C - - THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2019 Securities Act File No. 333-220232 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) ☒ Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective
November 19, 2019	EX-99.(N)(I)	CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
November 19, 2019	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP - - SEC Acceleration Request Letter One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. November 19, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-220232) Ladies and
November 7, 2019	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP - - The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 November 7, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Securities Act File No. 333-220232, Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700) Response to Staff Comments Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of The Gabelli E
September 24, 2019	COVER	NEW YORK WASHINGTON HOUSTON PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO PARIS LONDON FRANKFURT BRUSSELS MILAN ROME COVER 8 filename8.htm 1875 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-1238 Tel: 202 303 1000 Fax: 202 303 2000 September 24, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Securities Act File No. 333-220232; Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Fund”),
September 24, 2019	POS 8C	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2019 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2019 Securities Act File No. 333-220232 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) ☒ Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective
September 24, 2019	EX-99.(K)(I)(L)	Amendment No. 12 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(l) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-220232 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2019. Twelfth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Exhibit (k)(i)(l) Twelfth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Twelfth Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of [ ], 2018 (“Effective Date”), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the “Agreement”) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc.
September 24, 2019	EX-99.(K)(I)(M)	Amendment No. 13 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(m) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-220232 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2019. Thirteenth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Exhibit (k)(i)(m) Thirteenth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Thirteenth Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of June 7, 2019 (“Effective Date”), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the “Agreement”) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc.
September 24, 2019	EX-99.(N)(II)(B)	POWER OF ATTORNEY POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit (n)(ii)(b) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the person whose name appears below nominates, constitutes and appoints Bruce N.
September 24, 2019	EX-99.(R)(I)	Code of Ethics of the Investment Adviser and of the Registrant is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (r)(i) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-220232 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2019. Code of Ethics Exhibit (r)(i) SECTION S Code of Ethics Gabelli Funds, LLC GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
May 24, 2019	NPORT-EX	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) NPORT-EX - - Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Schedule of Investments — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value COMMON STOCKS — 97.8% Food and Beverage — 11.9% 3,000 Ajinomoto Co. Inc. $ 47,884 105,200 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. A 5,383,084 49,300 Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. B 2,602,054 63,800 Campbell Soup Co. 2,432,694 65,000 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S 6,588,484 15,000 Coca-Cola European
March 28, 2019	DEFA14A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 e517129defa14a.htm DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x Def
March 28, 2019	DEF 14A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
November 21, 2018	N-Q	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offi
November 21, 2018	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d636999dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
May 25, 2018	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust Inc - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. N-Q 1 d563724dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
May 25, 2018	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d563724dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
March 28, 2018	DEFA14A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 e489291defa14a.htm DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant [ X ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Proxy Stateme
March 28, 2018	DEF 14A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) DEF 14A DEF 14A 1 e489256def14a.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Defi
November 29, 2017	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust Inc - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offi
November 29, 2017	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N.
November 3, 2017	EX-99.(K)(VII)	Subscription Agent Agreement The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Computershare Inc. Form of Subscription Agent Agreement Exhibit (k)(vii) Subscription Agent Agreement Between The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
November 3, 2017	EX-99.(H)	The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Shares of Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of Rights to Subscribe for such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT EX-99.(H) 4 d483425dex99h.htm FORM OF DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT Exhibit (h) The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Shares of Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of Rights to Subscribe for such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT November 2, 2017 G.research, LLC One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580 Ladies and Gentlemen: Each of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and Gabelli F
November 3, 2017	POS EX	Gabelli Equity Trust THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2017 Securities Act File No. 333-220232 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ? Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Ame
November 3, 2017	EX-99.(K)(VIII)	- 2 - Form of Administrative Agent Agreement Exhibit (k)(viii) September 27, 2017 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
November 3, 2017	EX-99.(D)(V)	THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT IS TRANSFERABLE Form of Subscription Certificate Exhibit (d)(v) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE FOR COMMON SHARES OFFER EXPIRES AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON DECEMBER 12, 2017 IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THE CARD. As the registered owner of this Subscription Certificate, you or your assignee are entitled to subscribe for a number of shares of co
November 3, 2017	EX-99.(L)(II)	[LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] November 3, 2017 Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP Exhibit (l)(ii) [LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] November 3, 2017 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
November 3, 2017	EX-99.(D)(VI)	Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Shares of Common Stock of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Subscribed for Via Primary Subscription and the Over-Subscription Privilege Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Exhibit (d)(vi) Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Shares of Common Stock of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
October 20, 2017	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 October 20, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
October 20, 2017	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP CORRESP 1 filename1.htm One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] October 20, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-220232) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 under t
October 6, 2017	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 October 6, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Securities Act File No. 333-220232, Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700) Response to Staff Comments Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of The Gabelli Eq
September 6, 2017	DEL AM	Gabelli Equity Trust SEC LETTER SEC Letter One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. September 6, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-3561 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the ?Registrant?) Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-220232 and 811-04700) Ladies and G
August 11, 2017	CORRESP	Gabelli Convertible & Income Securities Fund ESP CORRESP 1 filename1.htm One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 t 914.921.7724 GABELLI.COM August 11, 2017 VIA EDGAR Kenneth Ellington Staff Accountant Division of Investment Management Disclosure Review Office Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Gabelli Closed-End Funds Dear Mr. Ellington: Thank you for your oral comments provided June 26, 2017 regarding
May 25, 2017	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust Inc - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. N-Q 1 d361128dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
May 25, 2017	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d361128dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
April 3, 2017	DEFA14A	Gabelli Equity Trust DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 e463128defa14a.htm DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x Def
April 3, 2017	DEF 14A	Gabelli Equity Trust DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 13, 2017	SC 13G/A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) / Shaker Financial Services, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment.
November 23, 2016	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Bruce N. A
November 23, 2016	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N.
May 27, 2016	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d152367dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
May 27, 2016	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 d152367dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
March 30, 2016	8-A12B	Registration Statement on Form 8-A The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2016 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland
March 29, 2016	EX-99.(H)(II)	UBS SECURITIES LLC MASTER AGREEMENT AMONG UNDERWRITERS REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SYNDICATE OFFERINGS) EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) Form of Master Agreement Among Underwriters UBS SECURITIES LLC MASTER AGREEMENT AMONG UNDERWRITERS REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SYNDICATE OFFERINGS) AND EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) June 6, 2014 This Master Agreement Among Underwriters (this ?Master AAU?), dated as of June 6, 2014, is by and between UBS Securities LLC (?UBS,? or ?we?) and the party named on the signature page hereto (an ?Underwriter,? as defined in Section 1.
March 29, 2016	EX-99.(L)(II)	[LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] March 28, 2016 Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP [LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] March 28, 2016 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
March 29, 2016	EX-99.(H)(I)	THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (a Maryland Corporation) 3,200,000 Shares of 5.45% Series J Cumulative Preferred Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Form of Underwriting Agreement THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (a Maryland Corporation) 3,200,000 Shares of 5.45% Series J Cumulative Preferred Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT March 28, 2016 UBS Securities LLC Wells Fargo Securities, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters Listed on Schedule A hereto c/o UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen:
March 29, 2016	POS EX	Gabelli Equity Trust THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2016 Securities Act File No. 333-195247 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amend
March 29, 2016	EX-99.(H)(III)	UBS Securities LLC MASTER SELECTED DEALERS AGREEMENT REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) Form of Master Selected Dealers Agreement UBS Securities LLC MASTER SELECTED DEALERS AGREEMENT REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS AND EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) This Master Selected Dealers Agreement (this ?Master SDA?), dated as of May 12, 2014, is by and between UBS Securities LLC (including its successors and assigns) (?we,? ?our,? ?us? or the ?Manager?) and the party named on the signature page hereof (a ?Dealer,? ?you? or ?your?).
March 29, 2016	EX-99.(A)(XXI)	Articles Supplementary for the 5.45% Series J Cumulative Preferred Stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xxi) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-195247 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2016. Articles Supplementary for the 5.45% Series J Cumulative Preferred Stock THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 5.45% SERIES J CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation, having its principal office in Baltimore City, Maryland (hereinafter called the ?Corporation?), hereby certifies to the State Department of Ass
March 29, 2016	EX-99.(K)(I)(F)	Amendment No. 6 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(f) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-195247 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2016. Form of Amendment No. 6 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Sixth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Sixth Amendment (?Amendment?), effective as of , 2016 (?Effective Date?), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the ?Agreement?) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc., and its fully owned subsidiary Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
March 29, 2016	DEFA14A	Gabelli Equity Trust DEFA 14A DEFA14A 1 e435107defa14a.htm DEFA 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x De
March 29, 2016	DEF 14A	Gabelli Equity Trust DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 18, 2016	EX-99.(K)(I)(C)	Amendment No. 3 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(c) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-195247 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2016. EX-99.(K)(I)(C) 2 d23122dex99kic.htm AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT Exhibit (k)(i)(c) Third Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Third Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of June 19, 2013 (“Effective Date”), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the “Agreement”) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc., and its ful
March 18, 2016	EX-99.(K)(I)(E)	Amendment No. 5 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(e) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-195247 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2016. Exhibit (k)(i)(e) Form of Fifth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Fifth Amendment (?Amendment?), effective as of September , 2014 (?Effective Date?), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the ?Agreement?) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc.
March 18, 2016	EX-99.(N)(I)	CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 26, 2016, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the December 31, 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
March 18, 2016	EX-99.(K)(I)(D)	Amendment No. 4 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(d) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-195247 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2016. Exhibit (k)(i)(d) Fourth Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Fourth Amendment (?Amendment?), effective as of , 2013 (?Effective Date?), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as amended (the ?Agreement?) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc.
March 18, 2016	486BPOS	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2016 486BPOS 1 d23122d486bpos.htm THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2016 Securities Act File No. 333-195247 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) x Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ¨ P
February 10, 2016	SC 13G/A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) / Shaker Financial Services, LLC - 13G AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment.
December 10, 2015	EX-99.1	EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT AS TO JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13G Each of the undersigned hereby affirms that it is individually eligible to use Schedule 13G, and agrees that this Schedule 13G is filed on its behalf.
December 10, 2015	SC 13G/A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) / CITIGROUP INC - CITIGROUP INC SC 13GA NO 4 11-30-2015 (GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC) Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 formsc13ga.htm CITIGROUP INC SC 13GA NO 4 11-30-2015 (GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G* (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2 (AMENDMENT NO. 4)* GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferre
November 25, 2015	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 d89283dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of prin
November 25, 2015	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N.
May 29, 2015	CORRESP	Gabelli Equity Trust ESP CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 May 29, 2015 VIA EDGAR Ms. Laura E. Hatch Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700) Response to Staff Comments Dear Ms. Hatch: On behalf of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Fund”), pl
May 18, 2015	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d904829dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
May 18, 2015	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 d904829dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
March 31, 2015	DEFA14A	Gabelli Equity Trust DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 31, 2015	DEF 14A	Gabelli Equity Trust DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 12, 2015	SC 13G/A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) / Shaker Financial Services, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment.
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November 20, 2014	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d809671dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
November 20, 2014	N-Q	Gabelli Equity Trust Inc - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. N-Q 1 d809671dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
September 19, 2014	EX-99.(D)(VI)	Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Payment for Shares of Common Stock The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Subscribed for Via Primary Subscription and the Over-Subscription Privilege Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Exhibit (d)(vi) Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Payment for Shares of Common Stock The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
September 19, 2014	POS EX	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) POS EX - - THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2014 Securities Act File No. 333-195247 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective A
September 19, 2014	EX-99.(K)(VIII)	July 31, 2014 Form of Information Agent Agreement Exhibit (k)(viii) July 31, 2014 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
September 19, 2014	EX-99.(H)	The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Shares of Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of Rights to Subscribe for such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT Form of Dealer Manager Agreement Exhibit (h) The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Shares of Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of Rights to Subscribe for such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT September 8, 2014 G.research, Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580 Ladies and Gentlemen: Each of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and Gabelli Funds, LLC, a New York limite
September 19, 2014	EX-99.(L)(II)	September 19, 2014 Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP Exhibit (l)(ii) September 19, 2014 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
September 19, 2014	EX-99.(D)(V)	Please complete all applicable information and return to the Subscription Agent: COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A. By First Class Mail: By Registered, Certified or Express Mail, or Overnight Courier: Computershare Computershare c/o Voluntary Corporat EX-99.(D)(V) 2 d792385dex99dv.htm FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE Exhibit (d)(v) The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 250 Royall Street, Suite V Canton MA 02021 Information Agent: Morrow & Co., LLC Telephone 800 969 2372 Account: 12345678901234 Subscription Rights: 12345678901234 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE FOR COMMON SHARES OFFER EXPIRES AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON
September 19, 2014	EX-99.(K)(VII)	SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT Form of Subscription Agent Agreement Exhibit (k)(vii) SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT This Subscription Agent Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of September , 2014, by and between The Gabelli Equity Trust, a closed-end investment company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, (the “Fund”), Computershare Inc.
August 6, 2014	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP - - One Corporate Center The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] August 6, 2014 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-195247) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 und
August 5, 2014	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP - - The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. August 5, 2014 VIA EDGAR Laura E. Hatch Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No
August 5, 2014	CORRESP	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) CORRESP - - The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 August 5, 2014 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Securities Act File No. 333-195247, Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700) Response to Staff Comments Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of The Gabelli Equ
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May 16, 2014	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offi
April 1, 2014	DEF 14A	- NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT DEF 14A 1 e372959def14a.htm NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Defi
April 1, 2014	DEFA14A	- DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 19, 2014	SC 13G	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) / Shaker Financial Services, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc.
March 19, 2014	SC 13G/A	GAB / Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (The) / Shaker Financial Services, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment.
November 20, 2013	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. N-Q 1 d612896dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
November 20, 2013	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d612896dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
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May 28, 2013	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. N-Q 1 d516680dnq.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of pri
May 28, 2013	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d516680dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
May 22, 2013	CORRESP	- The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 May 22, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Securities Act File No. 333-173819, Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700) Response to Staff Comments Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of The Gabelli Equit
May 22, 2013	POS 8C	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2013 Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) x Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective Amendment No. x Post-Effective Amend
May 22, 2013	CORRESP	- SEC Cover Letter 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 May 21, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
May 20, 2013	CORRESP	- 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 May 20, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
May 20, 2013	EX-99.(N)(I)	CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 28, 2013, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appears in the December 31, 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
May 20, 2013	CORRESP	- The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 541246 May 20, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-173819) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant
May 20, 2013	POS 8C	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. POS 8C 1 d532939dpos8c.htm THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2013 Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) x Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective Amendment
April 3, 2013	DEF 14A	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. DEF 14A 1 gabdef14a.htm THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Prox
April 3, 2013	DEFA14A	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. gabdefa14a.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive
March 25, 2013	EX-99.(A)(XVI)	Articles of Amendment dated November 15, 2012 to the Articles Supplementary for the 5.875% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xvi) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-173819 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2013. Articles of Amendment dated November 15, 2012 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF 5.875% SERIES D CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State of Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland that
March 25, 2013	EX-99.(A)(XVII)	Articles of Amendment dated November 15, 2012 to the Articles Supplementary for the Series E Auction Rate Preferred Stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xvii) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-173819 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2013. EX-99.(A)(XVII) 4 d496290dex99axvii.htm ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2012 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF SERIES E AUCTION RATE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State of Department of Assessments and Tax
March 25, 2013	CORRESP	- CORRESP 7 filename7.htm 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 March 25, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Fund”), pursu
March 25, 2013	EX-99.(A)(XV)	Articles of Amendment dated November 15, 2012 to the Articles Supplementary for the Series C Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xv) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-173819 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2013. Articles of Amendment dated November 15, 2012 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CREATING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS OF SERIES C AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State of Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Marylan
March 25, 2013	POS 8C	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC POS 8C 1 d496290dpos8c.htm THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2013 Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) x Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective Amendmen
December 13, 2012	EX-99.25	EX-99.25 NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on December 24, 2012, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).
November 27, 2012	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offi
November 27, 2012	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d413340dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessa
September 27, 2012	8-A12B	Registration Statement on Form 8-A 8-A12B 1 d417915d8a12b.htm THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Spec
September 26, 2012	POS EX	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2012 Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) x Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective Amendment No. x Post-Effective
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(K)(I)(B)	Amendment No. 2 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-173819 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2012. Form of Amendment No. 2 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Exhibit (k)(i)(b) Form of Second Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This Second Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of September , 2012 (“Effective Date”), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc., formerly known as Computershare Shareho
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(H)(III)	MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MASTER SELECTED DEALERS AGREEMENT REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) Form of Master Selected Dealers Agreement Exhibit (h)(iii) MLPFS FINAL VERSION September 2, 2011 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MASTER SELECTED DEALERS AGREEMENT REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS AND EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) September 2, 2011 This Master Selected Dealers Agreement (this “Master SDA”), dated as of , 2011, is by and between Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (including its successors and assigns) (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Manager”) and the party named on the signature page hereof (a “Dealer,” “you” or “your”).
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(N)(III)	POWER OF ATTORNEY Power of Attorney for William F. Heitmann Exhibit (n)(iii) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that William Heitmann nominates, constitutes and appoints Bruce N. Alpert and Agnes Mullady as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact to execute and sign the Registration Statement on Form N-2 under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 of The Gabelli Equity Trust
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(H)(I)	THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. [ ] Shares, [ ]% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Form of Underwriting Agreement Exhibit (h)(i) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. [ ] Shares, [ ]% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT September [ ], 2012 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED as Representative of the several Underwriters listed on Schedule I hereto c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 Ladies
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(K)(I)(A)	Amendment No. 1 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement among Registrant, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(i)(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333- Amendment No. 1 to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Exhibit (k)(i)(a) First Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement This First Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of August 1, 2012 (“Effective Date”), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated January 1, 2011, by and among Computershare Inc., formerly known as Computershare Shareholder Services, Inc.,
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(L)(III)	[LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] September 24, 2012 Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP Exhibit (l)(iii) [LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] September 24, 2012 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(A)(XIV)	Articles Supplementary for the 5.00% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xiv) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-173819 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2012. Form of Articles Supplementary of Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock Exhibit (a)(xiv) ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY OF THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
September 26, 2012	EX-99.(H)(II)	MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MASTER AGREEMENT AMONG UNDERWRITERS REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SYNDICATE OFFERINGS) EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) Form of Master Agreement Among Underwriters Exhibit (h)(ii) MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MASTER AGREEMENT AMONG UNDERWRITERS REGISTERED SEC OFFERINGS (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SYNDICATE OFFERINGS) AND EXEMPT OFFERINGS (OTHER THAN OFFERINGS OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES) July 9, 2012 This Master Agreement Among Underwriters (this “Master AAU”), dated as of July 9, 2012, is by and between Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“Merrill Lynch” or “we”) and the party named on the signature page hereof (an “Underwriter,” as defined in Section 1.
July 30, 2012	8-A12B	Registration Statement on Form 8-A The Gabelli Equity Trust As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 30, 2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(D)(VI)	Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Payment for Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock of Beneficial Interest The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Subscribed for Via Primary Subscription and the Over-Subscription Privilege Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Payment for Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock of Beneficial Interest The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(D)(V)	THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE FOR PREFERRED STOCK OFFER EXPIRES AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON JULY 24, 2012, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE FUND IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THE CARD. As t Form of Subscription Certificate THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE FOR PREFERRED STOCK OFFER EXPIRES AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON JULY 24, 2012, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE FUND IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THE CARD. As the registered owner of the Subscription Certificate, you are entitled to subscribe for the number of Series G Cumulat
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(K)(VII)	SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT Form of Subscription Agent Agreement SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT This Subscription Agent Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of June , 2012 by and between The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(H)	The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of Rights to Subscribe for such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT Form of Dealer Manager Agreement The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of Rights to Subscribe for such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT June 13, 2012 Gabelli & Company Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580 Ladies and Gentlemen: Each of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and Gabelli Funds, LLC, a New York lim
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(K)(VIII)	[LETTERHEAD OF MORROW & CO., LLC] Form of Information Agent Agreement [LETTERHEAD OF MORROW & CO., LLC] June 5, 2012 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 This letter will serve as the agreement under which you will retain Morrow & Co., LLC (“Morrow” or “us”) to act as Information Agent in connection with the Rights Offering by The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. to its holders of the Fund’s existing 6.20
June 21, 2012	POS EX	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2012 Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) x Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective Amendment No. x Post-Effective Amen
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(L)(II)	[LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] June 21, 2012 Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP [LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP] June 21, 2012 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
June 21, 2012	EX-99.(A)(XIII)	Articles Supplementary for the Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(xiii) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-173819 and 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2012. Form of Articles Supplementary of Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock FORM OF ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY OF THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
June 18, 2012	EX-99.(3)	EX-99.(3) Form of Subscription Certificate
June 18, 2012	8-A12B	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 2
May 31, 2012	CORRESP	- 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 May 31, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
May 31, 2012	POS 8C	- THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2012 Securities Act File No.
May 31, 2012	EX-99.N1	CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 28, 2012, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appears in the December 31, 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders of Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc.
May 31, 2012	CORRESP	- 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 May 31, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
May 31, 2012	CORRESP	- One Corporate Center Rye, NY 10580-1422 Tel. (914) 921-5070 Fax (914) 921-5118 www.gabelli.com [email protected] May 31, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-173819) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we hereb
May 30, 2012	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N.
May 30, 2012	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offi
April 13, 2012	POS 8C	- GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC POS 8C 1 d334544dpos8c.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2012 Securities Act File No. 333-173819 Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 þ Pre-Effect
April 13, 2012	CORRESP	- 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 April 13, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
March 30, 2012	DEF 14A	- GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. - DEF14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
March 30, 2012	DEFA14A	- GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. - DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 gabdefa14a.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. - DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definiti
November 29, 2011	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact na UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Bruce N. A
November 29, 2011	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d233115dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a ma
May 31, 2011	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 y90335exv99wcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
May 31, 2011	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact na UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Bruce N. A
April 4, 2011	DEFA14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) DEFA14A 1 b84254a2defa14a.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST, INC. SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive P
April 4, 2011	DEF 14A	SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) DEF 14A 1 b84254a1def14a.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST, INC. SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Pr
February 14, 2011	SC 13G/A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Gabelli Equity Trust Inc (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of Class of Securities) (CUSIP Nu SC 13G/A 1 dsc13ga.htm SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT NO. 2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Gabelli Equity Trust Inc (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of Class of Securities) 362397 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2010 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the a
February 14, 2011	EX-99.1	Joint Filing Agreement EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsib
December 9, 2010	EX-3.I	Articles Supplementary for election to be subject to Section 3-804(c) of the Maryland General Corporation Law are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(i) the Registrant’s filing on Form 8-K (File No. 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2010. EX-3.I 2 y88235aexv3wi.htm EX-3.I Exhibit (3)(i) THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “SDAT”), that: FIRST: Under a power contained in Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”), and in accorda
December 9, 2010	8-K	Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 3, 2010 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-04700 22-2736509 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Nu
December 9, 2010	EX-3.II	Amended and Restated By-Laws of Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(ii) to the Registrant’s filing on Form 8-K (File No. 811-04700) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2010. Exhibit (3)(ii) AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office. The principal office of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the ?Corporation?) in the State of Maryland shall be located at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Additional Offices. The Corporation may have additional offices, includ
November 29, 2010	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 g07009exv99wcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N. Alpert, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
November 29, 2010	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact na UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Bruce N. A
September 21, 2010	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2010 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-04700 22-2736509 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File
August 27, 2010	CORRESP	August 27, 2010 CORRESP 1 filename1.htm August 27, 2010 Ms. Laura E. Hatch United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Gabelli Funds (the “Funds”) September and December 2009 and March 2010 Annual Reports Dear. Ms. Hatch: This letter responds to your comments communicated by telephone on July 29, 2010 with respect to various An
August 6, 2010	SC 13G/A	SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ____________________GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC ___________________ (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED _____________ SC 13G/A 1 gab.htm GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC 13GA1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of Class of Securities) 362397606 See Item 2(e) (CUSIP Number) July 30, 2010 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the app
June 1, 2010	EX-99.CERT	Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act exv99wcert Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Bruce N.
June 1, 2010	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact na UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-04700 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Bruce N. A
March 31, 2010	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers 8-K 1 y83654e8vk.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2010 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

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