Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund
About: EATON VANCE TAX ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide a high level of after-tax total return consisting mainly of tax-advantaged dividend income and capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective by investing in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. Its portfolio of investments consists of electric utilities, energy equipment and services, food products, health care providers and services, internet software and services, and other areas.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
114% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 7
28% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 50 | Existing positions reduced: 39
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 132 [Q1] → 139 (+7) [Q2]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $315M [Q1] → $329M (+$14.3M) [Q2]
0.17% more ownership
Funds ownership: 18.14% [Q1] → 18.31% (+0.17%) [Q2]
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 1 (-1) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EVT.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about EVT published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
EVT: Healthy Distribution Yield And Attractive Discount
The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers a compelling value-oriented alternative to tech-heavy markets, with a strong allocation to financials and some fixed-income exposure for diversification. The fund's -8.29% discount remains attractive for long-term investors, with borrowing costs easing and further cuts expected. The distribution yield is healthy at 8.34%, supported by a balanced payout policy and tax-advantaged income through long-term capital gains and qualified dividends.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
5 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of July 2025
With the month of July closing out, we are once again seeing the broader equity markets pushing to new all-time highs. As we enter into new all-time highs, we appear to be looking quite stretched on valuations, and CEF discounts have been narrowing.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month 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 June 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 amount.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
EVT: Tax-Advantaged High Yield Available At A Discount
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) pays a monthly distribution yielding 8.5%, trading at a -8.3% discount to NAV. Eaton Vance's conservative management, quality stock selection, and tax-advantaged dividends make EVT ideal for long-term, buy-and-hold retirement portfolios. EVT outperforms peer funds on total return, offers diversification beyond REITs, MLPs, BDCs, and bonds, and provides reliable, growing income.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
EVT: 8% Yield, Attractive Discount
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers an attractive 8.4% yield, tax-advantaged income, and trades at a deeper-than-average 8% discount to NAV, enhancing its appeal. The EVT closed-end fund focuses on value-driven, dividend-paying stocks, with a heavy tilt toward Financials, and has outperformed its benchmark over the long term. Distribution coverage has improved, with no return of capital, and assets have grown, though dividend growth has been modest at 2.54% over five years.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
7 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 4 Sells) In The Month Of April 2025
April's market volatility, driven by tariffs and led by tech sector declines, created opportunities to deploy cash. However, it was an opportunity to reposition my portfolio as well, with 2 swap trades to de-risk my portfolio. There were 2 corporate actions in the last month that also saw two more positions removed from my CEF portfolio, but overall, I was a net buyer for the month.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
EVT: Attractive Discount Combined With Market Weakness Makes This An Opportunity
I recently added to my Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund position due to its attractive discount and market downturn. EVT's value-oriented portfolio, with significant exposure to financials, healthcare, and industrials, offers diversification away from tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500. This is a leveraged fund, which adds further volatility and risk that investors should consider before investing.
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