Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust

EFT

Valor de mercado US$ 281 mi

Our Triple-Factor screen identifies closed-end funds combining a yield above 6.5%, distribution coverage above 90%, and a discount to NAV, screening over 400 CEFs as of the close of September 15, 2026. Portfolio holdings Highland Opportunities and Income (HFRO), BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies (DHF), PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities (PDO), and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 (BGB) all rank among this month's top lists. As a reminder, these top lists are meant to be preliminary shortlists for further research, and are not meant to be the final analysis for a buy or sell decision.

Quantitative screens highlight fully-covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, negative z-scores, and high yields, offering both value and income potential. Metrics like premium/discount, coverage, leverage, and z-score are used to shortlist funds for further due diligence, not as final buy/sell recommendations. Funds such as EFT, PFO, and VBF rank highly across every discount, yield, and coverage screen this month, warranting closer investor attention.

The Triple-Factor CEF screen systematically identifies funds with yields above 6.5%, coverage above 90%, and discounts to NAV for balanced income and value. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund and Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opp stand out for deep discounts, strong yields, and robust coverage. Negative z-scores highlight CEFs trading below historical valuation ranges, suggesting potential mean-reversion opportunities for sophisticated investors.

Quantitative screens highlight CEFs trading at wide discounts, negative z-scores, and high yields, offering both value and income potential. Metrics like premium/discount, coverage, leverage, and z-score are used to shortlist funds for further due diligence, not as final buy/sell recommendations. Funds such as BGX, PFO, and EFT consistently rank highly across discount, yield, and coverage screens, warranting closer investor attention.

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) offers a 7.53% yield, primarily investing in floating-rate senior loans tied to SOFR benchmarks. EFT's distribution coverage is under pressure, with payouts exceeding net investment income and realized gains for the past two years. Current market expectations of potential Fed rate hikes could benefit EFT's income, but uncertainty remains amid mixed macro signals.

The Income-Covered CEF Report screens for closed-end funds with distribution coverage above 100%, highlighting lower risk of distribution cuts. Top candidates include BGX, EFR, EFT, and BANX, offering deep discounts to NAV, strong yields, and full coverage—potential for price appreciation and enhanced yield. Composite metrics identify PGP, EFT, EFR, and BGX as especially attractive, combining high yield, significant discounts, and negative z-scores for relative value.

The Triple-Factor CEF screen highlights funds with >6.5% yield, >90% coverage, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like VVR, BGX, and DHF offer double-digit discounts, strong coverage, and yields up to 11.6%, presenting potential for both income and capital appreciation. Negative z-scores across several funds indicate they are trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting possible mean reversion opportunities.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust leads income-covered CEFs, offering an -11.49% discount, 7.79% yield, and 104% coverage with a -1.5 z-score. EFR and EFT utilize variable distribution policies, closely tracking SOFR, which aligns payouts with portfolio income and minimizes surprise distribution cuts. Discounts on floating-rate CEFs like EFR and EFT widen as distributions decline, creating contrarian opportunities for investors anticipating rate cycle reversals.

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust faces continued headwinds, with a deeper-than-average 10.46% discount to NAV reflecting market concerns. EFT's 7.6% yield appears attractive, but ongoing dividend reductions and declining net investment income signal risk of further payout cuts if rates fall. Leverage remains high at 35.33% of assets, amplifying both return potential and risk, especially in a costly debt environment.

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of April and highlight recent market action. CEFs rallied broadly with tightening discounts, now trading near historic averages, signaling improved sentiment across most sectors except MLPs. Saba's canceled BRW-SABA merger preserves relative value opportunities and maintains SABA's appeal due to its low fee structure and wider discount.