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

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.34 to $21.74
• 50-Day Range: $20.89 to $21.86
• 52-Week Range: $15.00 to $21.88
• Volume: 26,860 shs
• Average Volume: 29,060 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 6.65%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

FFA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FFA shares performed this year?

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's stock was trading at $20.71 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FFA stock has increased by 3.8% and is now trading at $21.49.

Who are First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund include Exeter Financial LLC and CWM LLC.
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How do I buy shares of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund own?

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 7/30 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/30 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/30/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/22/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/22/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Today: 10/15/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FFA
• CIK: 1291334
• Web: www.ftportfolios.com
• Phone: 630-765-8000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

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

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $48.90 million
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A