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Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust remains a hold as earnings have softened, but potential interest rate hikes could boost net investment income. EVF trades at a 12.19% discount to NAV, its deepest in years, which may appeal to income-focused investors seeking attractive entry points. The fund's high 7.5% yield is supported by floating-rate loans, but dividend coverage is inconsistent and vulnerable to defaults, especially in software holdings.
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 the final results of their respective voluntary tender offers (each, a “Tender Offer” and together, the “Tender Offers”) for up to 100% of such Fund's outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) at a price per share equal to 98% of the APS liquidation prefe.
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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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 Senior Income Trust remains a hold, as its floating-rate loan focus faces headwinds from likely declining interest rates and shrinking distributions. EVF trades at an 8.7% discount to NAV and offers an 8.7% yield, but its aggressive leverage and below-investment-grade holdings increase risk. Distributions are covered by net investment income, but payouts are expected to decline as rates fall, and income is taxed as ordinary dividends.
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