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Gabelli Global fund stays US centered

INVESTMENT FUNDS The fund holds 53 percent of its assets in stocks of US-based companies, 25 percent in Europe, 10 percent in Japan and the rest in other places

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK

They also like Autostrade, traded in Milan. The company builds, maintains and operates toll highways in Italy, Britain and US. It has a strong franchise in Europe, good earnings and much opportunity for growth because of consolidation in the European toll road sector, Gabelli said. He added that Autostrade generates strong free cash flow and has little debt.

In January and March, the managers bought shares at 8.21 euros, on average; they now trade at 8.23 euros, versus their target price of 11 euros.

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