ELLSWORTH GWTH+INC.FD LTD

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has continued to see strong results since our prior update, even with the fund's discount widening a touch. As rates have stabilized and yields ticked higher in the convertible space, that has helped to drive these better results and income generation in the fund. The relative discount may not seem too appealing at this time, but the absolute discount, along with the potential for some activist pressure, still makes this one appealing.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.13 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

We recommend selling equity and buying fixed income due to lower earnings yields in common stock compared to Treasury bonds. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offers a 5.60% dividend yield, trades at an 11.97% discount, and holds high-quality, diversified assets. ECF-A preferred shares have an A1 credit rating, a 5.96% yield, and are among the safest on the exchange but lack liquidity.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com