ECF is Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (Financial Services). Trading at $12.32. Current dividend yield: 7.10%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.88 |
| Current yield | 7.10% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 16, 2026(in 11 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1900 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -8.35% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 18.26% |
| Payout ratio | 29% |
| Market cap | $168M |
| Exchange | XASE |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | $0.2200 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.1900 |
| 2026-03-17 | $0.1900 |
| 2025-11-24 | $0.4100 |
| 2025-09-16 | $0.1600 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.1600 |
| 2025-03-17 | $0.1300 |
| 2024-11-22 | $0.1400 |
About ECF
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operate as a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests in various sectors, such as healthcare, financial services, computer software and services, energy and utilities, real estate investment trusts, semiconductors, telecommunications, business services, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, consumer services among others.
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Frequently asked
What is ECF's dividend yield?
ECF (Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.) currently has a dividend yield of 7.10%, which works out to about $0.88 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is ECF's next ex-dividend date?
ECF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 11 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did ECF last pay a dividend?
ECF's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 23, 2026.
How often does ECF pay dividends?
ECF pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is ECF growing its dividend?
ECF has been growing its dividend at a 18.26% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.