Who Owns ECF?
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$12.39
-0.03 (-0.24%)
Market Cap
$163.5M
Shares Outstanding
13,670,303
Institutional Holders
52
Total Inst. Value
$51.5M
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+5
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
7
Closed Positions
6
Increased
10
Decreased
23
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saba Capital Management, L.P. | $12.7M | 1,403,987 |
| 2 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $9.3M | 1,024,682 |
| 3 | SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC | $4.3M | 475,568 |
| 4 | Bulldog Investors, LLP | $2.8M | 312,463 |
| 5 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | $2.6M | 287,175 |
| 6 | MORGAN STANLEY | $2.4M | 269,453 |
| 7 | Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | $2.4M | 261,766 |
| 8 | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | $2.0M | 217,121 |
| 9 | Baird Financial Group, Inc. | $1.3M | 143,680 |
| 10 | Shaker Financial Services, LLC | $1.3M | 141,706 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC | +157K | $4.3M |
| Shaker Financial Services, LLC | +35K | $1.3M |
| Invesco Ltd. | +25K | $1.1M |
| CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | +2K | $740K |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | +67 | $473K |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | -107K | $2.4M |
| WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | -47K | $2.0M |
| WNY Asset Management, LLC | -47K | $757K |
| AQR Arbitrage LLC | -24K | $650K |
| GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC | -18K | $1.3M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold ECF?
As of Q1 2025, 52 institutional investors report holding ECF (Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most ECF?
The largest institutional holder of ECF is Saba Capital Management, L.P. with $12.7M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling ECF?
This quarter, 7 institutions opened new positions in ECF and 6 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.