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First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$23.63 -0.02 (-0.08%)
Closing price 03:58 PM Eastern
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$23.63 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 04:10 PM Eastern
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About First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Stock (NYSE:FFA)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$23.51
$23.75
50-Day Range
$21.74
$23.65
52-Week Range
$19.50
$23.82
Volume
65,214 shs
Average Volume
29,163 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.61%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE:FFA) is a closed-end management investment company managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund seeks to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. To pursue its objective, the fund employs a dual strategy that combines equity ownership in U.S. companies with a systematic covered call option overlay.

FFA primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of large- and mid-cap U.S. companies that are selected for their potential to pay dividends. The fund seeks to enhance income by writing (selling) call options on individual equities and equity indices. Premiums received from option writing are used to boost distribution rates, while ongoing equity investments offer potential for capital appreciation. Portfolio managers also implement risk management techniques to adjust option exposures based on market conditions.

Since its launch, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund has catered to income-oriented investors seeking a balanced approach between dividend yield and option premium income. The fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FFA, offering daily liquidity in shares alongside a professionally managed investment strategy. By blending equity selection with an option overlay, FFA aims to deliver a consistent income stream within a framework that seeks to manage downside risk.

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FFA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's stock was trading at $21.99 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, FFA stock has increased by 7.5% and is now trading at $23.63.

Top institutional shareholders of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund include Global Retirement Partners LLC, Sanctuary Advisors LLC and Allied Private Wealth LLC.
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Shares of FFA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund investors own include Mplx (MPLX), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Black Stone Minerals (BSM), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), British American Tobacco (BTI) and Intel (INTC).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/30 Dividend
6/22/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/22/2026
Dividend Payable
6/30/2026
Today
8/14/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
Capital Markets
Sub-Industry
Asset Management & Custody Banks
Current Symbol
NYSE:FFA
CIK
1291334
Fax
N/A
Employees
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Year Founded
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Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
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Trailing P/E Ratio
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Forward P/E Ratio
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P/E Growth
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Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
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Pretax Margin
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Return on Equity
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Return on Assets
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Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio
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Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$81.28 million
Price / Sales
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Cash Flow
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Price / Cash Flow
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Book Value
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Price / Book
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Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
N/A
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
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Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
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This page (NYSE:FFA) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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