Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) CFO Sims Buys $109K of Stock
Key Points
- David C Sims, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc., bought 10,787 shares on October 16, 2026, for a total cost of $108,632.64.
- The transaction was reported in a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, lifting Sims' holdings to 228,838.1 shares.
- GRF recently traded around $10.30, holding a market capitalization of roughly $40.9 million and a trailing P/E ratio of 10.4.
Since the trade, $GRF is up 2.7% to date (from the $10.03 close on Oct 16, 2026).
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David C Sims, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer of Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: GRF), bought 10,787 shares of the company on October 16, 2026. According to a Form 4 filing with the SEC, the purchase took place at an average price of $10.07 per share, totaling $108,632.64.
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Inside David C Sims' GRF Trade
The transaction increased Sims' holdings by a 4.95% margin, bringing his total direct ownership to 228,838.1 shares after the buy. The purchase was executed in the open market and was not part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Other Institutional Activity in Eagle Capital Growth Fund
Other institutional investors adjusted their positions in GRF during recent reporting periods. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its holdings by 4,277 shares, ending with 21,761 shares worth about $224,059. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC grew its holdings by 4,333 shares, ending with 9,012 shares worth about $92,791. Susquehanna International Group, LLP reduced its holdings by 1,877 shares, ending with 11,844 shares worth about $121,950. Sigma Investment Counselors Inc held its holdings steady with 23,117 shares worth about $238,021. Mariner, LLC held its holdings steady with 20,074 shares worth about $206,689.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. Stock Up 2.7%
GRF recently traded around $10.30 as of October 20, 2026. The stock sits about 0.8% above its 50-day moving average of $10.22 and roughly 0.4% below its 200-day moving average of $10.34. Over the past 52 weeks, shares have traded as low as $9.50 and as high as $11.85.
Recent Earnings
For the trailing twelve months, the fund reported revenue of $901,549.0 and earnings of $0.99 per share. It generated a net profit margin of 439.9% and a return on equity of 8.3%.
Dividend
Eagle Capital Growth Fund pays an annual dividend rate of $0.85 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 8.26%. The payout ratio stands at 85.7%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc.
Insider transactions earlier in the year included several notable purchases. On May 11, 2026, Director Donald G Tyler bought 1,886 shares at $10.05 per share for a total value of $18,954. Chief Executive Officer Luke E Sims bought 1,467 shares on May 18, 2026, valued at $14,937. David C Sims previously bought 10,000 shares on May 22, 2026, at $10.00 per share for a total value of $99,980. Later, on September 1, 2026, Luke E Sims bought 2,560 shares at $9.99 per share for a total value of $25,575.
About Eagle Capital Growth Fund
Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end equity mutual fund managed by Sims Capital Management LLC. The fund invests primarily in public equities across diversified sectors within the United States, benchmarking its performance against the S&P 500 Index.
Bottom Line
Insiders at the fund have continued to accumulate shares through 2026. Investors typically monitor these Form 4 filings to gauge how executives align their personal finances with the performance of the fund.
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Source: David C Sims's Form 4 filing on $GRF (Oct 16, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts