Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. — Cyborg Score 6/10
Solid
Closed-End Funds / Investment Management
Strategic Profile
The fund's strategy centers on using convertible securities alongside equity positions to pursue a balance of income and growth potential. Managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, the fund trades on NYSE American with a market capitalization reflecting micro-cap positioning in the investment management sector.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The fund gained 34.3% over the past 12 months, demonstrating solid recent performance. At a market cap of $178.5M with approximately 13.7M shares outstanding, the fund maintains modest scale. However, closed-end funds typically trade at discounts to net asset value, presenting both opportunity and valuation risk.
Top Insights
Hybrid strategy combining convertible securities and common stock to balance income and growth
12-month return of 34.3% as of data refresh
Portfolio benchmarked against Bank of America Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertibles Index and S&P 500
Most recent SEC filing submitted May 12, 2026
Named Competitors
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund — Closed-end mortgage and fixed-income strategy
Bancroft Fund — Diversified closed-end fund with multi-asset positioning
Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund — Preferred stock and income-focused closed-end fund
Recent Developments
(May 2026) SEC filing filed
(Recent) Solid 12-month performance of 34.3%
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