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The Gabelli Pet Parents' Fund Q3 2024 Commentary


Published on 2024-12-19 21:01:12 - Seeking Alpha
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  • The Gabelli Pet Parents Fund (PETZX) returned 11.8% in Q3 2024, compared to 5.9% for the S&P 500. Click here to read the full commentary.

The Gabelli Pet Parents Fund's Q3 2024 commentary discusses the fund's performance and market conditions. The fund experienced a slight decline of -0.2% in the third quarter, underperforming the S&P 500 which rose by 1.2%. Despite this, the fund's year-to-date performance was positive at 1.8%. Key points include the ongoing trend of pet humanization, where pet owners increasingly treat their pets like family members, driving demand for premium pet products and services. The commentary highlights investments in companies like Zoetis, which provides animal health products, and Chewy, an online pet retailer, both of which are benefiting from this trend. The fund also notes the impact of economic factors like inflation on pet care costs, but emphasizes the resilience of the pet industry due to the essential nature of pet care. Additionally, the fund has diversified its holdings to include companies involved in pet food, veterinary services, and pet insurance, aiming to capitalize on the growing pet market.

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