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About this security
ECF'A is a 5.25% cumulative perpetual preferred stock issued by Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd, grouped under Closed-End Funds. $25 liquidation preference, current yield 6.99%, callable from 2022-09-18.
Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd: Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company whose primary objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, treating both goals as roughly equal over the long term — pursued chiefly through a portfolio of convertible securities and common stock. Convertible securities are hybrid instruments that can typically be converted into common stock, and the fund's strategy centers on using these alongside equity positions to balance income generation with growth potential. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Rye, NY, the fund holds approximately 100 positions and manages roughly $173 million in assets. Company website
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Key Stats ✓ Verified against SEC filing (prospectus linked below)
vs. Closed-End Funds (36 issues with a current yield): yield 6.99% vs avg 6.88% · discount -24.9% vs avg -17.1%
Quote
| ECF'A (preferred) | ECF (common) | |
|---|---|---|
| As of | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-29 |
| Last | $18.77 | $11.89 |
| Change | -0.14 (-0.74%) | +0.07 (+0.59%) |
| Open | $18.86 | $11.83 |
| High / Low | $18.90 / $18.67 | $11.96 / $11.83 |
| Prev Close | $18.91 | $11.82 |
| Volume | 2,472 | 10,105 |
| 52-Week High / Low | $22.08 / $18.41 | $13.85 / $10.71 |
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Price
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | $0.328100 |
| 2026-06-18 | $0.328100 |
| 2026-03-19 | $0.328090 |
| 2025-12-18 | $0.328100 |
| 2025-09-19 | $0.328125 |
| 2025-06-18 | $0.328100 |
| 2025-03-19 | $0.328100 |
| 2024-12-18 | $0.328125 |
| 2024-09-19 | $0.328125 |
| 2024-06-18 | $0.328125 |
| 2024-03-18 | $0.328125 |
| 2023-12-15 | $0.328125 |
Performance: $10K Calculator
Dividends reinvested (DRIP) at the close on each ex-date. Full performance page →
Prospectus (SEC 424B5)
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (the "Fund") is offering 1,200,000 shares of 5.25% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred Shares").
Use of proceeds: The Fund will use the net proceeds to purchase portfolio securities in accordance with its investment objectives and policies, holding proceeds in high quality short term debt securities pending investment.
News: Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd
- Saba Capital Management Acquires 2,600 Shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund at $11.58 on October 21, 2026 · kalkinemedia.com · Oct 22, 2026
- Saba Capital Acquires 1,830 Shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund at $11.39 on October 20, 2026 · kalkinemedia.com · Oct 21, 2026
- Saba Capital Management Acquires 33,426 Shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd (ECF) in October Trades · kalkinemedia.com · Oct 20, 2026
- Saba Capital Management Acquires 9,969 Shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund at $11.62 Each on October 15, 2026 · kalkinemedia.com · Oct 19, 2026
- Saba Capital Management Acquires 56,083 Shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund at $11.74 Each · kalkinemedia.com · Oct 15, 2026
- Saba Capital Management Acquires 14,600 Shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund at $12.03 Each · kalkinemedia.com · Oct 14, 2026
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