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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF) Short Interest Update

Written by MarketBeat
October 4, 2025
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Key Points

  • Short interest in Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN: ECF) rose significantly by 104.8% in September, reaching a total of 25,600 shares as of September 15th.
  • The stock's current price is $11.70, with a 12-month trading range between $8.15 and $11.90.
  • Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund that primarily invests in convertible securities across various market capitalizations.
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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 25,600 shares, an increase of 104.8% from the August 31st total of 12,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 33,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Based on an average daily volume of 33,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of ECF traded down $0.02 on Friday, reaching $11.70. 32,788 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 31,325. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $11.09 and its 200-day moving average price is $10.12. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has a 12 month low of $8.15 and a 12 month high of $11.90.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Company Profile

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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.

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