Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds Distribution Announcement
Distribution Overview: Eaton Vance announced the estimated sources of distributions for August 2025 for its closed-end funds, as required by their managed distribution plan and SEC regulations. The distributions are fixed amounts per common share and are subject to change based on market conditions.
Tax Implications: The press release clarifies that the distribution amounts are estimates and do not determine the tax character for the 2025 calendar year. Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distributions may be a return of capital, which does not necessarily reflect the funds' investment performance.
Fund-Specific Distribution Details
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: EOI):
Distribution Amount: $0.1338 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $1.4718.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 14.61%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 7.71%.
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II (NYSE: EOS):
Distribution Amount: $0.1523 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $1.2184.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 13.96%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 7.57%.
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: ETJ):
Distribution Amount: $0.0651 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $0.5208.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 9.14%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 8.02%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: EVT):
Distribution Amount: $0.1646 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $1.6460.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 12.59%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 7.59%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETO):
Distribution Amount: $0.1733 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $1.7330.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 13.11%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 7.18%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund (NYSE: ETB):
Distribution Amount: $0.1058 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $0.8464.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 11.70%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 8.19%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETV):
Distribution Amount: $0.0993 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $0.7944.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 11.25%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 8.12%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: ETY):
Distribution Amount: $0.0992 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $0.9920.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 14.43%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 7.72%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETW):
Distribution Amount: $0.0664 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $0.5313.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 9.31%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 8.43%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income (NYSE: ETG):
Distribution Amount: $0.1293 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $1.2930.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 13.79%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 7.22%.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: EXG):
Distribution Amount: $0.0657 per share.
Cumulative Distributions YTD: $0.6570.
Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 11.66%.
Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 8.54%.
Conclusion
Investment Performance: The funds have varying distributions and returns, with some relying on capital gains and others on net investment income. Investors should consider these factors when evaluating the funds' performance and potential returns.
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Analyst Views on EOI
Wall Street analysts forecast EOI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EOI is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast EOI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EOI is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About EOI
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities. The Fund pursues its investment objectives by investing primarily in a portfolio of mid- and large-capitalization common stocks. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to generate current earnings from option premiums by selling covered call options on a substantial portion of its portfolio securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks. The Fund invests in a range of sectors, including health care, industrial, communication services, information technology, utilities, consumer staples and others. Eaton Vance Management is the investment adviser and administrator of the Fund.
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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.
