DIVIDEND NOTICE
THE GABELLI GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES FUND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rye, NY
February 26, 2003

The Gabelli Global Convertible Securities Fund - Class AAA (Fund # 441)(GAGCX - Nasdaq), Class A (Fund # 1638), Class B (Fund # 1639) and Class C (Fund # 1640) shares continues its policy of distributing $0.10 per share monthly on the third business day prior to each month end. The source of the distributions will be net investment income and capital gains, if any, or paid in capital. The actual determination of the source of distributions will be made after the end of the year via Form 1099-DIV.

The distribution schedule for the next three months will be as follows:

Dividend Rate
Per Share
Record Date Ex-Dividend, Payment &
Reinvestment Date
$0.10 February 25, 2003 February 26, 2003
$0.10 March 26, 2003 March 27, 2003
$0.10 April 25, 2003 April 28, 2003

The Gabelli Global Convertible Securities Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC and distributed by Gabelli & Company, Inc.

For further information call Bruce N. Alpert at 914-921-5105 or 1-800-GABELLI (1-800-422-3554).