Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:EVT) Short Interest Up 187.2% in February

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:EVT) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 30,002 shares, a growth of 187.2% from the January 29th total of 10,448 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 114,015 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Based on an average trading volume of 114,015 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Institutional Trading of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Oakworth Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $51,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $51,000. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund by 247.9% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,131 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $77,000 after buying an additional 2,231 shares in the last quarter.

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund stock traded down $0.13 during trading on Thursday, reaching $26.22. The company had a trading volume of 50,455 shares, compared to its average volume of 111,267. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund has a fifty-two week low of $19.20 and a fifty-two week high of $26.65. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $25.68 and its 200-day moving average is $24.78.

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be issued a $0.1646 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th.

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Company Profile

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: EVT) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of tax-advantaged income and the potential for capital appreciation. The fund pursues its investment objective by primarily acquiring dividend-paying equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies, with a focus on businesses that have demonstrated a track record of consistent cash distributions. EVT may also invest in American depositary receipts and other securities that offer favorable tax treatment for U.S.