Old Port Advisors Sells 6,981 Shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE:ECF)

Old Port Advisors trimmed its stake in Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE:ECF) by 24.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 21,798 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,981 shares during the quarter. Old Port Advisors’ holdings in Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund were worth $180,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Twin Focus Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund in the 4th quarter worth approximately $150,000. Matisse Capital purchased a new stake in Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund in the first quarter worth $213,000. RPO LLC bought a new stake in shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund in the first quarter valued at $290,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund by 231.9% during the 1st quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 46,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $378,000 after buying an additional 32,531 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bulldog Investors LLP grew its stake in shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund by 9.7% during the 4th quarter. Bulldog Investors LLP now owns 76,934 shares of the company’s stock worth $622,000 after acquiring an additional 6,793 shares during the period. 35.88% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Trading Up 0.4 %

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund stock traded up $0.03 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $8.49. The stock had a trading volume of 32,488 shares, compared to its average volume of 48,839. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. has a 12 month low of $7.02 and a 12 month high of $8.79. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $8.34 and its 200 day moving average price is $8.11.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Company Profile

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets. The fund primarily invests in convertible securities. It invests in stocks of companies across market capitalizations.