10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.5% (November 2025)

This month's top 10 closed-end funds (CEFs) offer an average yield of 9.5% and strong long-term performance across diverse asset classes. For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.41 Per Share 2025 Annual Distribution Totals $0.86 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American:ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.41 per share cash distribution payable on December 30, 2025, to common shareholders of record on November 24, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 12, 2025

ECF: Strong Results While Discount Remains Appealing

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has recently been outperforming peers and the S&P 500, yet continues to trade at an attractive double-digit discount. ECF's portfolio shifted a bit to higher allocations of strong performers such as AVGO, MP, and BE, helping to drive strong returns. Despite a modest distribution yield, realized capital gains suggest a decent chance for a sizeable year-end special payout.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2025

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.16 per Share

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 27, 2025

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Increases Annual Distribution 20% to $0.76 From $0.64

RYE, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) increased the quarterly distribution to $0.19 per share. The increased quarterly distributions will commence with the distribution payable in December 2025. This is a 20% increase from $0.16 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $0.76 from $0.64 per share. The increase reflects the strength of the Fund's NAV total return of 18% year to date.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 26, 2025

Looking For Balance Between Risk And Return: ECF And Its Preferred Stock

The Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund offers a balanced risk-return profile, with a diversified portfolio of 92 holdings and top investments in tech names. The fund trades at an 11.65% discount to NAV, presenting an attractive entry point for value-focused investors seeking discounted assets. Leverage is moderate at 16%, sourced solely from preferred shares, which helps manage risk while enhancing return potential.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2025

4 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of June 2025

June saw strong tech-led gains, which helped to drive the broader equity indexes to new all-time highs. This was a continuation of what we saw last month, further bouncing off those lows we saw in April. With that said, I still do some buying every month to help compound and generate a growing stream of cash flow going forward.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2025

ECF: Blended CEF Of Convertible Securities And Equities

ECF offers a unique blend of equities and convertible securities, delivering both capital appreciation and a high 6.6% yield for income-focused investors. The fund's price remains sensitive to high-interest rates, which suppresses growth potential; future rate cuts could be a catalyst, but aren't expected soon. ECF consistently trades at a discount to NAV, reflecting reliance on realized gains over net investment income, and underperforms its top holdings on total return.

Seeking Alpha • May 26, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: CLO Equity CEF NAVs Slide For A Second Month

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of May and highlight recent market action. CEF sector valuations have tightened, making current entry points less attractive. CLO Equity NAVs have dipped for the second month; however, valuations remain expensive.

Seeking Alpha • May 24, 2025

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE: ECF) Increases Quarterly Distribution 23% to $0.16 Per Share From $0.13 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. The $0.16 quarterly distribution is a 23% increase from $0.13 per share, bringing the annual distribution rate to $0.64 from $0.52 per share. The increase follows on the strength of the Fund's market total return of 27% in 2024.

GlobeNewsWire • May 14, 2025