FFA
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income FundFFA
FFA
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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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
53% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 26 | Existing positions reduced: 17
25% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 5 | Existing positions closed: 4
0.54% more ownership
Funds ownership: 30.16% [Q4 2024] → 30.69% (+0.54%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 64 [Q4 2024] → 62 (-2) [Q1 2025]
74% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $448M [Q4 2024] → $119M (-$329M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FFA.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.35 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 $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2025. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 23, 2025. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate b.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FFA: Delivering A Steady Distribution From This Call Writing CEF
The First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund offers an attractive distribution with a tech-leaning portfolio. FFA utilizes a call-writing strategy, with a flexible overwrite policy that includes writing calls against underlying holdings and indexes. The fund's discount has recently been more volatile, along with the increased volatility in the broader market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FFA: An Exceptional Option Fund That Offers Dividend Growth
FFA offers a blend of capital appreciation and consistent income, with a 7.3% dividend yield and a total return of 160.5% over the last decade. Managed by First Trust Advisors, FFA employs an option strategy on 57% of its holdings, focusing on large-cap tech stocks like Microsoft and Apple. FFA's NAV has grown consistently, and its distributions are largely classified as return of capital, offering tax efficiency for long-term investors.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding March 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.35 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 $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 24, 2025. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 24, 2025. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rat.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Closed-End Funds: Screening For Potential Opportunites To Kick Off Q1 2025
The closed-end fund space saw a significant narrowing of discounts throughout 2024 as equity markets charged higher and now discounts remain tight heading into 2025. In particular, equity CEFs have seen significantly narrowed discounts along with taxable fixed-income, though municipal bond funds look relatively attractive after widening discounts in December. We are screening for funds with the deepest discounts and widest z-scores to find potential buys and funds that may be getting a bit pricey as sell candidates.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Issues Notice Regarding December 2024 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares Its Quarterly Distribution of $0.35 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 $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 20, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distr.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
ETV And FFA: Call Writing Funds Generating High Distributions For Investors
Closed-end funds can enhance distributions through borrowings or writing covered calls, with the latter offering reduced volatility but still higher relative yields. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund focuses on a tech-heavy portfolio, writing at-the-money options, and has a distribution yield of 8.25%. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund employs an overwrite strategy and also carries a higher tech tilt; the fund offers a 6.86% distribution yield.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
FFA: This Fund Has Become Even More Concentrated In Tech
The First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund offers a 7.00% yield through a covered call strategy, but its yield is lower than some peers. The fund's recent performance includes an 11.79% gain, though it lagged behind the S&P 500 due to its income-focused strategy. Despite a high weighting in low-yielding mega-cap tech stocks, the fund's covered call strategy boosts income, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
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