EOS
Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II
About: Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks. It invests in a portfolio of large and mid-cap securities in sectors such as Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Financials, Materials, and Energy.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
80% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 18 | Existing positions closed: 10
46% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 41 | Existing positions reduced: 28
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 120 [Q4 2024] → 126 (+6) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.07% less ownership
Funds ownership: 19.57% [Q4 2024] → 19.51% (-0.07%) [Q1 2025]
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $245M [Q4 2024] → $217M (-$28.2M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EOS.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about EOS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Market Watch
1 day ago
These ETFs will give you high income — but you need to learn about their strategies first
Exchange-traded funds using options to generate income have become popular. They take a variety of approaches to providing income and growth.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Top 10 Income Funds From Eaton Vance
Eaton Vance's top taxable closed-end funds offer reliable monthly income, strong long-term returns, and are managed by highly skilled teams with proven track records. I prioritize funds trading at a discount to NAV with distribution yields near or above 8%, focusing on both income and capital appreciation potential. For total return, EOS and EOI are top picks; for dividend income, EVT (domestic) and ETG (global) provide diversification and attractive yields.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
EOS Promises More Than It Delivers - But Still Delivers Enough
EOS offers a unique, actively managed income strategy using dynamic option writing and selective stock picking, aiming for both income and capital appreciation. The fund's growth tilt, concentrated portfolio, and flexible derivative exposure set it apart from peers, but also introduce higher volatility and execution risk. EOS delivers stable, attractive yields (currently ~7.5%) without eroding NAV, but its option layer hasn't consistently generated alpha or improved drawdown protection.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
EOS: Market Volatility Creating Better Opportunities
The Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II offers significant tech exposure and uses an options writing strategy on individual portfolio names. The recent poor performance of the fund brought on by the decline of the Magnificent 7 is creating a better buying opportunity. The fund's distribution rate of 8.3% is quite attractive, but it will require capital gains to fund; at this time, the NAV rate remains reasonable, but something to watch.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
My Income Portfolio: In The Garden Of Eden
Total Return can be misleading if not supported by NAV growth, as it may include unsustainable distributions and Return of Capital. Behavioral finance shows markets are irrational, making it crucial to consider practical aspects beyond theoretical Total Return calculations. I believe that NAV performance can affect our discretion in the reinvestment choices for the distributions we receive from our savings much more than Total Return.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
EOS: Time To Get Back To Growth Income With Hedge On
I recommend a BUY rating for Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II due to its proven growth portfolio and over 8.5% yield. A managed growth income portfolio with EOS, hedged using SQQQ, offers market-beating potential, long-term growth, and consistent income. Despite market volatility and economic uncertainties, EOS's performance and strategic hedging make it a strong addition to a growth income portfolio.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
EOS: Price Drop Creates An Attractive Opportunity For Accumulation
EOS: Price Drop Creates An Attractive Opportunity For Accumulation
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
My Income Portfolio: Financial Awareness
The essence of financial awareness is to realize that money can work for us through our investments. Understanding the value of money is the first step toward financial education, which leads to the selection of the most appropriate tools for developing that awareness. In my case, the instruments I have adopted are largely high-income vehicles, with monthly and, in some cases, quarterly distribution.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds Release Estimated Sources of Distributions
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eaton Vance closed-end funds listed below released today the estimated sources of their February distributions (each a “Fund”). This press release is issued as required by the Funds' managed distribution plan (Plan) and an exemptive order received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board of Trustees has approved the implementation of the Plan to make monthly, as noted below, cash distributions to common shareholders, stated in terms of a fixed amo.
Positive
Market Watch
5 months ago
Two stock-sector funds for investors who want high dividend income
Exchange-traded funds employing covered-call options provide high monthly income and are becoming more popular with investors.
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