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FFA

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund

FFA

Market cap $445M

22.27 USD

+0.03

0.13%

At close Updated Sep 25, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.13%

5 days

-2.58%

1 month

-3.34%

3 months

2.39%

6 months

8.69%

Year to date

1.6%

1 year

5.25%

5 years

9.33%

10 years

67.44%

About: First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide high level of current income and gains and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities.

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First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Increases its Quarterly Distribution to $0.425 Per Share

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has increased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.425 per share from $0.3875 per share The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 22, 2026. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per.

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Increases its Quarterly Distribution to $0.425 Per Share

FFA: Beware Of The AI Risk With This High-Yielding Covered Call Fund

The First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund offers a 6.67% yield by investing in U.S. equities and writing covered calls. FFA's portfolio is heavily concentrated in technology, with up to 48% exposure, amplifying sector-specific risks, especially around AI capital expenditures. The fund underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year but delivered a 20.02% total return, aligning with expectations for a covered call strategy.

FFA: Beware Of The AI Risk With This High-Yielding Covered Call Fund

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding June 2026 Distribution

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain co.

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding June 2026 Distribution

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.3875 Per Share

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.3875 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 22, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 22, 2026. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.3875 .

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.3875 Per Share

FFA: Potential For Tax-Efficient Income & Dividend Raises

FFA: Potential For Tax-Efficient Income & Dividend Raises

FFA: Potential For Tax-Efficient Income & Dividend Raises

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding March 2026 Distribution

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain co.

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding March 2026 Distribution

FFA Equity Fund With Call-Overlay, 7.27% Yield, 10% Discount, And Decent Growth

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund offers a 7.25% yield and trades at a -10% NAV discount, appealing to income-focused investors. FFA employs a 60% call-write strategy on large-cap U.S. equities, with significant technology sector exposure and zero leverage, moderating volatility. The fund's managed distribution policy is well-covered, with no return of capital over five years and NAV growth of nearly 30% since 2021.

FFA Equity Fund With Call-Overlay, 7.27% Yield, 10% Discount, And Decent Growth

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.3875 Per Share

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.3875 per share. The distribution will be payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 20, 2026. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.3875 Distribution.

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.3875 Per Share

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding December 2025 Distribution

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain co.

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding December 2025 Distribution

FFA: Deep Discount Opportunity Going Into 2026

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is upgraded to a 'Strong Buy', trading at a rare 9.48% discount to NAV. FFA offers a 7.2% dividend yield with a 4.75% five-year CAGR, combining high income with consistent dividend growth. The fund's option writing strategy delivers tax-efficient income and capital appreciation, outperforming traditional dividend ETFs over the past decade.

FFA: Deep Discount Opportunity Going Into 2026

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