Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

EVV

Market cap $1.09B

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As previously disclosed, each of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) commenced a voluntary tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer” and together, the “Tender Offers”) for up to 100% of such Fund's outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) on April 30, 2026. The Tender Offers are intended to expire at 5:0.

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The Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund offers an 8.97% yield, focusing on short-duration bonds to limit interest-rate risk and preserve purchasing power. EVV's performance has lagged peers, with a 4.17% total return over 13 months, failing to keep up with inflation for most taxable account investors. Distribution coverage is under pressure; recent NAV declines and reliance on unrealized gains suggest further distribution cuts may be likely.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) announced that each Fund today commenced a voluntary tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer” and together, the “Tender Offers”) for up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) at a price per share equal to 98% of the APS liquidation preference of $25,0.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) announced that the Board of Trustees of each Fund has authorized each Fund to conduct a voluntary tender offer for up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) at a price per share equal to 98% of the APS liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (or $24,50.

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund maintains a hold rating amid elevated leverage and an uncertain interest rate outlook. EVV offers an 8.9% yield and trades at a 6.11% discount to NAV, but faces sustainability concerns as net investment income alone does not cover distributions. Heavy leverage (39.1% of assets) and significant below-investment-grade exposure heighten risks, especially if rate cuts are delayed.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: EVG) and Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV) (each a “Fund” and, together, the “Funds”) announced that, effective October 17, 2025, each Fund will revise its principal investment strategies to: (i) remove the Fund's 25% minimum investment requirement in each of the Fund's stated investment categories; (ii) remove the Fund's current weighted average credit quality restriction; and, for EV.

EVV offers an attractive 8.5% yield and trades at a slight discount to NAV, but distribution coverage is inconsistent. Heavy leverage offsets the low-duration strategy, making EVV sensitive to interest rates and potentially amplifying losses in a high-rate environment. A significant portion of assets are below investment grade, increasing default risk if rates stay elevated or economic conditions worsen.

EVV offers diversified exposure to both investment-grade and below-investment-grade bonds, with a focus on limited duration and high current income. The fund's leverage has help to drive benchmark-beating returns in favorable markets, but also increases volatility and risk for investors. The distribution yield is high and based on a managed policy that is reset each month.

The Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund offers an 8.83% yield, higher than most investment-grade bonds, but its heavy reliance on junk bonds poses recession risks. The fund's leverage ratio of 40.40% is higher than its peers, increasing risk, especially if the U.S. enters a recession. The fund appears to be struggling to cover its distributions, despite the recent cuts.