ECF Dividend Calculator
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd (ECF) currently yields 7.43% and paid $0.95 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 3 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$12.78
Dividend Yield
7.43%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.95
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-6.5%
Raise Streak
3 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from ECF
Portfolio Value
$81,856
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$397
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — ECF
Projected Income from ECF
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,189 | $99 | 1345.0 | $17,189 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,632 | $136 | 1970.6 | $24,039 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $2,065 | $172 | 2663.3 | $31,010 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,487 | $207 | 3427.0 | $38,086 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,899 | $242 | 4265.8 | $45,252 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $3,298 | $275 | 5184.1 | $52,491 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $3,685 | $307 | 6186.2 | $59,787 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $4,057 | $338 | 7276.4 | $67,125 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $4,416 | $368 | 8459.4 | $74,486 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $4,759 | $397 | 9739.5 | $81,856 |
ECF Dividend Per Share by Year
ECF Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-23 | $0.19 |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-24 | $0.19 |
| 2025-11-24 | 2025-12-30 | $0.41 |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-23 | $0.16 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-23 | $0.16 |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-24 | $0.13 |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-12-30 | $0.14 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-23 | $0.13 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-21 | $0.13 |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-21 | $0.13 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-28 | $0.13 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-22 | $0.13 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-23 | $0.13 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-24 | $0.13 |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-28 | $0.13 |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-23 | $0.13 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-23 | $0.13 |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-24 | $0.13 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-28 | $1.11 |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-23 | $0.13 |
| 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-23 | $0.13 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-24 | $0.13 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2020-12-29 | $0.94 |
| 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-23 | $0.13 |
ECF Dividend FAQ
How much does ECF pay in dividends per share?
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd paid $0.95 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does ECF pay dividends?
ECF pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is ECF's dividend yield?
At the last close of $12.78, ECF yields approximately 7.43% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is ECF's dividend growth rate?
ECF's dividend per share has compounded at -6.5% per year over the last 5 years (22.2% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much ECF do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.95 per share per year, roughly 1,264 shares — about $16,153.92 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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