Form 4 Filing for HEITMANN WILLIAM F

This Form 4 filing details a transaction by HEITMANN WILLIAM F, a director at GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. On April 28, 2026, Mr. Heitmann acquired 17,948 shares of Common Stock through the exercise of stock purchase rights. The acquisition price was $5.00 per share. Following this transaction, Mr. Heitmann directly owns 197,422 shares of the company's common stock. The filing is based on the transaction code "J", indicating the exercise of options or purchase rights, and is marked as a direct ownership acquisition.