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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001387131-20-004400
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NPORT-P
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20200331
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040417
		IRS NUMBER:				135098450
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		NPORT-P
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00041
		FILM NUMBER:		20845129

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		530 FIFTH AVE
		STREET 2:		26TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129168400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		530 FIFTH AVE
		STREET 2:		26TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
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