First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund

FFA

Market cap $427M

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund offers a 7.2% yield, strong dividend growth, and trades at a 6.43% discount to NAV. FFA's option writing strategy on a tech-heavy portfolio generates high, tax-efficient income but caps capital appreciation versus index ETFs like SPY. Distributions are sustainable, with recent earnings supporting multiple years of payouts and a 10.7% dividend increase reinforcing income stability.

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.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has increased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.3875 per share from $0.35 per share The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 22, 2025. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per s.

FFA offers a 6.74% yield, outperforming broad equity indices and providing significant income via a covered call strategy, though lower than some peers. The fund is highly concentrated in technology, especially Microsoft and NVIDIA, which limits diversification and increases risk for investors already exposed to these stocks. Distribution coverage is solid, with a 15-year record of rising payouts and full coverage from net investment income and realized gains, supporting income reliability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.