Established by GAMCO Investors, Inc., The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust functions as a closed-end equity investment vehicle managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. This trust deploys capital across public equity markets worldwide, aiming to acquire shares in companies operating within diverse sectors. Its core investment approach concentrates on undervalued small and medium-sized enterprises, specifically those with a market capitalization of $12 billion or less. Portfolio performance is measured against the MSCI World SMID Cap Index. The fund was inaugurated on August 19, 2013, and is legally based in the United States.