EOS

Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II

EOS

Market cap $1.29B

Overview Fund Activity

24.24 USD

-0.19

0.78%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

24.24

0.00

0%

1 day

-0.78%

5 days

0.37%

1 month

1.21%

3 months

3.95%

6 months

9.93%

Year to date

1.68%

1 year

12.8%

5 years

29.56%

10 years

84.62%

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.

Financials Asset Management

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

33% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 12

21% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 41 | Existing positions reduced: 34

13% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $217M [Q1] → $246M (+$28.4M) [Q2]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 127 [Q1] → 129 (+2) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

0.36% less ownership

Funds ownership: 19.53% [Q1] → 19.17% (-0.36%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

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My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

Caring about dividends can increase our returns, but caring about NAV can save our portfolio. Return and NAV protection must go hand in hand, because there can be no sustainable return without protecting the value of the underlying assets. As far as I am concerned, the way to protect my portfolio is to favor only securities with a positive NAV over time.

My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

EOS: Reasonable Monthly Income Plus Price Growth

I rate Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II a Buy for income-focused investors seeking long-term, buy-and-hold opportunities with reliable monthly distributions and capital appreciation. EOS offers a 7.63% yield, monthly payouts, a 9.58% five-year dividend growth rate, and the highest 10-year total return among Eaton Vance CEFs. The fund invests in top U.S. growth stocks, writes covered calls for added income, and trades near NAV with no leverage, enhancing risk management.

EOS: Reasonable Monthly Income Plus Price Growth

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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.

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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.

EOS Promises More Than It Delivers - But Still Delivers Enough

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.

EOS: Market Volatility Creating Better Opportunities

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.

My Income Portfolio: In The Garden Of Eden

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.

EOS: Time To Get Back To Growth Income With Hedge On

EOS: Price Drop Creates An Attractive Opportunity For Accumulation

EOS: Price Drop Creates An Attractive Opportunity For Accumulation

EOS: Price Drop Creates An Attractive Opportunity For Accumulation

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