ECF

Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund

ECF

Market cap $158M

Overview Fund Activity

11.56 USD

+0.06

0.52%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.52%

5 days

3.77%

1 month

8.04%

3 months

16.3%

6 months

23.64%

Year to date

20.67%

1 year

31.07%

5 years

-2.36%

10 years

42.54%

About: Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operate as a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests in various sectors, such as healthcare, financial services, computer software and services, energy and utilities, real estate investment trusts, semiconductors, telecommunications, business services, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, consumer services among others.

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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 2

27% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 19 | Existing positions reduced: 15

19% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $55.6M [Q1] → $65.9M (+$10.3M) [Q2]

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 53 [Q1] → 57 (+4) [Q2]

2.29% more ownership

Funds ownership: 44.66% [Q1] → 46.96% (+2.29%) [Q2]

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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.16 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.16 per Share

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 20% to $0.76 From $0.64

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.19 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 20% increase from $0.16 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $0.76 from $0.64 per share. The increase reflects the strength of the Fund's NAV total return of 18% year to date.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 20% to $0.76 From $0.64

Looking For Balance Between Risk And Return: ECF And Its Preferred Stock

The Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offers a balanced risk-return profile, with a diversified portfolio of 92 holdings and top investments in tech names. The fund trades at an 11.65% discount to NAV, presenting an attractive entry point for value-focused investors seeking discounted assets. Leverage is moderate at 16%, sourced solely from preferred shares, which helps manage risk while enhancing return potential.

Looking For Balance Between Risk And Return: ECF And Its Preferred Stock

4 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of June 2025

June saw strong tech-led gains, which helped to drive the broader equity indexes to new all-time highs. This was a continuation of what we saw last month, further bouncing off those lows we saw in April. With that said, I still do some buying every month to help compound and generate a growing stream of cash flow going forward.

4 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of June 2025

ECF: Blended CEF Of Convertible Securities And Equities

ECF offers a unique blend of equities and convertible securities, delivering both capital appreciation and a high 6.6% yield for income-focused investors. The fund's price remains sensitive to high-interest rates, which suppresses growth potential; future rate cuts could be a catalyst, but aren't expected soon. ECF consistently trades at a discount to NAV, reflecting reliance on realized gains over net investment income, and underperforms its top holdings on total return.

ECF: Blended CEF Of Convertible Securities And Equities

CEF Weekly Review: CLO Equity CEF NAVs Slide For A Second Month

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of May and highlight recent market action. CEF sector valuations have tightened, making current entry points less attractive. CLO Equity NAVs have dipped for the second month; however, valuations remain expensive.

CEF Weekly Review: CLO Equity CEF NAVs Slide For A Second Month

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE: ECF) Increases Quarterly Distribution 23% to $0.16 Per Share From $0.13 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. The $0.16 quarterly distribution is a 23% increase from $0.13 per share, bringing the annual distribution rate to $0.64 from $0.52 per share. The increase follows on the strength of the Fund's market total return of 27% in 2024.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE: ECF) Increases Quarterly Distribution 23% to $0.16 Per Share From $0.13 Per Share

ECF: Discount Remains Attractive As The Fund Continues To Perform Well

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has continued to see strong results since our prior update, even with the fund's discount widening a touch. As rates have stabilized and yields ticked higher in the convertible space, that has helped to drive these better results and income generation in the fund. The relative discount may not seem too appealing at this time, but the absolute discount, along with the potential for some activist pressure, still makes this one appealing.

ECF: Discount Remains Attractive As The Fund Continues To Perform Well

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.13 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.13 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.13 Per Share

Sell Equity, Buy Fixed Income, Part 3: ECF And 6% From One Of The Highest-Rated Preferred Shares On The Exchange

We recommend selling equity and buying fixed income due to lower earnings yields in common stock compared to Treasury bonds. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offers a 5.60% dividend yield, trades at an 11.97% discount, and holds high-quality, diversified assets. ECF-A preferred shares have an A1 credit rating, a 5.96% yield, and are among the safest on the exchange but lack liquidity.

Sell Equity, Buy Fixed Income, Part 3: ECF And 6% From One Of The Highest-Rated Preferred Shares On The Exchange

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