Leigh Baldwin & CO. LLC bought a new position in shares of Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust (NYSE:EVN - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 26,227 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $265,000. Leigh Baldwin & CO. LLC owned about 0.07% of Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Walleye Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $114,000. Ackerman Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $142,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $150,000. one8zero8 LLC acquired a new stake in Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $182,000. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC increased its position in Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust by 14.4% in the 4th quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 24,148 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $244,000 after acquiring an additional 3,035 shares during the period.
Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust Stock Up 0.1%
EVN traded up $0.02 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $10.26. The company's stock had a trading volume of 40,619 shares, compared to its average volume of 100,563. Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust has a fifty-two week low of $9.59 and a fifty-two week high of $11.31. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $10.16 and a 200 day simple moving average of $10.32.
Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 23rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 13th were given a dividend of $0.0513 per share. This represents a $0.62 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.00%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 13th.
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Cynthia Frost sold 15,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.65, for a total transaction of $159,750.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 1.00% of the stock is owned by insiders.
About Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust
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Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. It invests in the fixed income markets. The fund invests primarily in investment grade municipal obligations of various sectors, such as cogeneration, education, electric utilities, general obligations, healthcare, hospital, housing, transportation, and nursing home.
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