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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 16, 2011.
THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
For holders as of: March 21, 2011
Date: May 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 am
| Location: | The Cole Auditorium The Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 |
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| THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. | 
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Election of Directors—The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each of the nominees listed.
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To elect two (2) Directors of the Fund: | |||||||
| Nominees: | ||||||||
| 01) Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. | ||||||||
| 02) Salvatore J. Zizza | ||||||||
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 16, 2011.
THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
For holders as of: March 21, 2011
Date: May 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 am
| Location: | The Cole Auditorium The Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in
the above named fund.
This is not a ballot.
You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication
presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the
Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper
copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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— How To Vote —
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Vote In Person:
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the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check
the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting,
you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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materials,
which will include a proxy card.
| THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. | 
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| SERIES C PREFERRED SHAREHOLDER | ||||||||
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Election of Directors—The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the nominees listed.
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1. |
To elect three (3) Directors of the Fund: | |||||||
| Nominee: | ||||||||
| 01) Anthony J. Colavita | ||||||||
| 02) Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. 03) Salvatore J. Zizza |
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Please refer to the proxy materials for more detailed
information on the above voting items. |
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 16, 2011.
THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
For holders as of: March 21, 2011
Date: May 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 am
| Location: | The Cole Auditorium The Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in
the above named fund.
This is not a ballot.
You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication
presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the
Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper
copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
— Before You Vote —
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 4, 2011 to
facilitate timely delivery.
— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person:
Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to,
the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check
the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting,
you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet,
go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the
information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow è
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available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the
materials,
which will include a proxy card.
| THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. | 
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| SERIES D PREFERRED SHAREHOLDER | ||||||||
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A
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Election of Directors—The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the nominees listed.
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1. |
To elect three (3) Directors of the Fund: | |||||||
| Nominee: | ||||||||
| 01) Anthony J. Colavita | ||||||||
| 02) Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. 03) Salvatore J. Zizza |
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Please refer to the proxy materials for more detailed
information on the above voting items. |
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 16, 2011.
THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
For holders as of: March 21, 2011
Date: May 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 am
| Location: | The Cole Auditorium The Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in
the above named fund.
This is not a ballot.
You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication
presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the
Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper
copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è
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(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1) BY INTERNET:
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www.proxyvote.com | |
2) BY TELEPHONE:
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to
your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 4, 2011 to
facilitate timely delivery.
— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person:
Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to,
the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check
the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting,
you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet,
go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the
information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow è
XXXX XXXX XXXX
available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the
materials,
which will include a proxy card.
| THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. | 
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| SERIES E PREFERRED SHAREHOLDER | ||||||||
|
A
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Election of Directors—The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the nominees listed.
|
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1. |
To elect three (3) Directors of the Fund: | |||||||
| Nominee: | ||||||||
| 01) Anthony J. Colavita | ||||||||
| 02) Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. 03) Salvatore J. Zizza |
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Please refer to the proxy materials for more detailed
information on the above voting items. |
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 16, 2011.
THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
For holders as of: March 21, 2011
Date: May 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 am
| Location: | The Cole Auditorium The Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in
the above named fund.
This is not a ballot.
You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication
presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the
Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper
copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è
XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO
charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1) BY INTERNET:
|
www.proxyvote.com | |
2) BY TELEPHONE:
|
1-800-579-1639 | |
3) BY E-MAIL*:
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* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to
your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 4, 2011 to
facilitate timely delivery.
— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person:
Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to,
the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check
the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting,
you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet,
go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the
information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow è
XXXX XXXX XXXX
available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the
materials,
which will include a proxy card.
| THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. | 
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| SERIES F PREFERRED SHAREHOLDER | ||||||||
|
A
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Election of Directors—The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the nominees listed.
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1. |
To elect three (3) Directors of the Fund: | |||||||
| Nominee: | ||||||||
| 01) Anthony J. Colavita | ||||||||
| 02) Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. 03) Salvatore J. Zizza |
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Please refer to the proxy materials for more detailed
information on the above voting items. |
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