Joann Venezia

Dinsmore Capital Management Co. specializes in investments in convertible securities. The firm's investment objectives include appreciation of capital, a superior rate of current income and reduced volatility by using securities with an equity orientation. Long-term growth and lower risk are the primary focus of their decision-making. Decisions are driven by a bottom-up approach. Dinsmore Capital's in-house analysis seeks to identify companies with attractive convertible securities. Their investment universe is divided by industry among their investment professionals. They employ investment seminars and field trips for primary research. Publications, broker research, on-line information, telephone interviews and conferences enhance their research capabilities. Dinsmore Capital reviews their holdings in a weekly meeting so that all professionals are current on each holding and its objectives.

Gabelli Funds' approach to security analysis includes among other things fundamental research, industry research, personal visits with management and company published data. They also use data published in the financial media. Their portfolio managers may also make use of third party sell-side brokerage research.

Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust