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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund trades at an -11% discount with a solid long-term track record and recent outperformance versus the S&P 500. Activist investors, notably Saba Capital Management (~12.3% stake), offer a potential catalyst for discount narrowing or structural changes. ECF's 5.8% yield is lower than peers, but a 19% distribution hike and differentiated portfolio exposure enhance its appeal for income and appreciation.
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offers a balanced mix of convertible securities and common stocks, targeting both capital growth and current income. ECF trades at a 12.4% discount to NAV, with a 5.73% dividend yield, outperforming peers and benchmarks on a NAV basis over 3 and 10 years. The fund's moderate 13% leverage and sector diversification support its defensive profile, while active management enables tactical upside capture.
RYE, N.Y., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.19 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2026 to common shareholders of record on June 15, 2026.
Shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF - Get Free Report) crossed above its 50-day moving average during trading on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $11.63 and traded as high as $12.20. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund shares last traded at $12.20, with a volume of 29,923 shares
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund remains a hold, trading near the higher end of its historical price-to-NAV range. ECF offers a 6.7% yield and blends convertible securities with equities, providing income and partial upside in market rallies. Energy and utilities exposure positions ECF for AI-driven growth, but earnings and distributions remain sensitive to market momentum.
Shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF - Get Free Report) crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $11.86 and traded as low as $11.44. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund shares last traded at $11.51, with a volume of 32,266 shares
Shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF - Get Free Report) passed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $11.84 and traded as low as $11.45. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund shares last traded at $11.60, with a volume of 43,807 shares
RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.19 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2026. This is a 20% increase from $0.16 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $0.76 from $0.64 per share.
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