Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF) Short Interest Update

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 35,217 shares, a growth of 24.2% from the November 30th total of 28,363 shares. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 23,266 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 23,266 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.5 days. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund stock traded down $0.26 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $11.57. The stock had a trading volume of 53,894 shares, compared to its average volume of 38,190. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has a 1 year low of $8.15 and a 1 year high of $12.59. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $11.29.

About Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund (NYSEAMERICAN: ECF) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide investors with a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund pursues its objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of U.S. companies that pay dividends and exhibit long-term growth potential. To complement its equity holdings, the fund may also invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and other income-oriented instruments.

ECF’s investment strategy emphasizes a disciplined, research-driven approach.