GAM - NYSE
General American Investors Company, Inc.
$63.56
-0.84%General American Investors Company, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of United States. It invests in growth stocks of companies. It makes investments in Information Technology, Financials, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, Retailing, Communication Services, Industrials, Health Care, Energy and Materials. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to make its investments. It conducts in-house research to make its investments. General American Investors Company, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotGeneral American Investors Company, Inc. Management Team
Mr. Jeffrey Priest
Chief Executive Officer, President, Portfolio Manager & Director
Compensation
$2,800,800
Ms. Connie A. Santa Maria
Corporate Secretary & Human Resources Benefits Manager
Mr. Anang K. Majmudar CFA
Senior Vice President
Compensation
$1,476,000
Ms. Samantha X. Jin CPA
Treasurer & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Eugene S. Stark CPA
Vice President of Administration, Principal Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Compensation
$271,875
General American Investors Company, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $3.19M and sold $4.36M worth of GAM shares, resulting in $1.17M of net selling activity.
3 Months
16.1K
400.76K
0
0.00
+401K
+$401K
3-6 Months
25.6K
639.13K
0
0.00
+639K
+$639K
6-9 Months
86.1K
2.15M
22.7K
1.43M
+725K
+$725K
9-12 Months
0
0.00
49.0K
2.94M
-2.9M
-$2.94M
Top Buyers
Davidson Spencer
Other: Chairman
$2.01M
Priest Jeffrey W
Officer: President & Ceo
$751K
Stark Eugene S
Officer: Vp Administration/Cco/Pfo
$320K
Majmudar Anang K.
Officer: Senior Vice-President
$110K
Top Sellers
Priest Jeffrey W
Officer: President & Ceo
$4.36M
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Slightly bearish with $1.17M net selling. Selling modestly exceeds buying, which could be routine diversification rather than concern.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Moderately negative ratio. Selling is roughly double the buying, which may be routine or signal caution.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.
Insider Participation
4 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.
SEC Filings
GAM - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | February 23, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | February 24, 2025 | April 16, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | February 20, 2024 | April 24, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | April 18, 2023 | April 26, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | February 18, 2022 | April 20, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | February 19, 2021 | April 28, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | February 20, 2020 | April 22, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | February 21, 2019 | April 24, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | February 21, 2018 | February 20, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | February 21, 2017 | February 21, 2017 | 2017 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
Start with context, operating signals, and key market metrics.
Value Model
Stress test fair value across bear, base, and bull assumptions.
Statements
Validate revenue quality, margins, and balance sheet durability.
Earnings Call
Read management commentary and compare it with reported outcomes.
Dividends
Check payout sustainability and long-term distribution behavior.
Analyst Expectations
Review consensus spread and where estimate risk is concentrated.