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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.

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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. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertibles Index, Barclays Balanced U.S. Convertibles Index, and S&P 500 Index. It was formerly known as Ellsworth Fund Ltd. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. was formed on June 27, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.

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2025-10-262026-04-19

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35dSEC
SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
DEFA14A - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)
35dSEC
SEC Form DEF 14A filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
DEF 14A - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)
63dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. sold $251,505 worth of shares (20,663 units at $12.17) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
65dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. sold $92,267 worth of shares (7,532 units at $12.25) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
70dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. sold $172,706 worth of shares (14,110 units at $12.24) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
71dPR
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.19 per Share Reaffirms Annualized Distribution of $0.76 per Share
RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE:ECF) (the "Fund") declared a $0.19 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2026. This is a 20% increase from $0.16 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $0.76 from $0.64 per share. The Fund intends to pay the greater of either an annual distribution of 5% of the Fund's trailing 12-month average month-end market price or an amount that meets the minimum distribution requirement of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of a
73dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. sold $407,350 worth of shares (34,042 units at $11.97) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
84dSEC
Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
SCHEDULE 13G/A - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Subject)
106dINSIDER
President Dinsmore James Andrew bought $2,320 worth of shares (200 units at $11.60), increasing direct ownership by 2% to 12,292 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
129dSEC
SEC Form N-CEN filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
N-CEN - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)
136dSEC
SEC Form N-CSR filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
N-CSR - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)
162dPR
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: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. Shareholders who are not members of the Fund's Automatic Dividend Investment Plan will be given the option to receive the distribution either in cash or in beneficial shares of the Fund. The distribution is taxable to shareholders whether or not they choose to receive cash. The expiration date of the option is December 15, 2025. Shareholders who do not make an election will receive the distribution in beneficial shares. The numbe
164dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought $410,233 worth of shares (33,764 units at $12.15) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
175dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought $142,497 worth of shares (11,604 units at $12.28) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
183dSEC
Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
SCHEDULE 13G/A - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Subject)
239dSEC
SEC Form N-PX filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
N-PX - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)
239dPR
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: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. The Fund intends to pay the greater of either an annual distribution of 5% of the Fund's trailing 12-month average month-end market price or an amount that meets the minimum distribution requirement of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Trustees
240dPR
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: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. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. For more information regarding the Fund's distribution policy and other infor
245dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought $85,851 worth of shares (8,031 units at $10.69) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
260dSEC
Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
SCHEDULE 13G/A - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Subject)
290dSEC
SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
SCHEDULE 13G - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Subject)
296dINSIDER
Control Person of Adviser Gabelli Mario J disposed of $3,200,000 worth of Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares (320,000 units at $10.00), decreasing direct ownership by 94% to 20,000 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
321dSEC
SEC Form N-CSRS filed by Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
N-CSRS - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)
338dINSIDER
Large owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. bought $8,218 worth of shares (856 units at $9.60) (SEC Form 4)
4 - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Issuer)
339dSEC
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. filed SEC Form 8-K: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits
8-K - ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD (0000793040) (Filer)