ECF-P-A: ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD 5.25% Series A Preferred Stock

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ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD's ECF-P-A is an exchange-traded preferred stock.

At a recent price of $20.75, ECF-P-A yields 6.32% on its $25 liquidation preference and 5.25% coupon.

It trades at a discount of 17.0% to par.

The issue is cumulative, perpetual (no stated maturity), callable on or after 2022-09-18.

Distributions are paid quarterly.

Figures are derived from market data and SEC filings; confirm details in the prospectus before investing.

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Discount / PremiumWhether the share trades below par (a discount) or above it (a premium).

Call dateThe first date the company is allowed to buy the share back from you at par.

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