Eaton Vance Announces Multiple Fund Distribution Plans
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Newsfilter
- Distribution Announcement: Eaton Vance announced multiple fund distribution plans on December 1, 2025, with the California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) declaring a distribution of $0.0500 per share, indicating the company's ongoing commitment to stable income generation.
- Market Performance: As of November 28, 2025, CEV's closing market price was $10.49, resulting in a distribution rate of 5.72%, reflecting investor confidence and the fund's competitive position in the municipal bond market.
- Tax Advantages: Eaton Vance's tax-advantaged distribution fund (such as EVT) declared a distribution of $0.1646 per share, showcasing the company's strategic advantage in providing tax-efficient returns, attracting investors seeking stable income.
- Managed Distribution Plan: Eaton Vance employs a managed distribution plan to ensure regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders, although the distribution amounts may be influenced by market conditions and investment performance, which enhances transparency and investor trust.
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About CEV
Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (the Fund) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and California state personal income taxes. The Trust may invest in residual interest bonds whereby the Trust may sell a variable or fixed rate bond for cash to a Special-Purpose Vehicle (the SPV), while at the same time, buying a residual interest in the assets and cash flows of the SPV. The Trust invests primarily in debt securities issued by California municipalities. The Fund’s portfolio of investments includes various sectors, including general obligations, insured-education, healthcare, electric utilities, insured-escrowed/prefunded, airport, insured special assessment, special tax, water and sewer, public power, senior living/life care, special assessment and transportation. Eaton Vance Management acts as the Fund’s investment advisor.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
