N-2
N-2 | Aug. 24, 2022 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001378701 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Type | POS EX |
Entity Registrant Name | THE GDL FUND |
Entity Address, Address Line One | One Corporate Center |
Entity Address, City or Town | Rye |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10580-1422 |
City Area Code | 800 |
Local Phone Number | 422-3554 |
No Substantive Changes, 462(c) | false |
Exhibits Only, 462(d) | true |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Business Contact [Member] | |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | One Corporate Center |
Entity Address, City or Town | Rye |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10580-1422 |
Contact Personnel Name | John C. Ball |