Short Interest in Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF) Expands By 215.1%

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF) saw a significant growth in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 23,000 shares, a growth of 215.1% from the December 15th total of 7,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 37,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Price Performance

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund stock traded up $0.23 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $9.74. The company had a trading volume of 22,114 shares, compared to its average volume of 28,635. Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has a 1-year low of $7.55 and a 1-year high of $10.02.

About Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets. The fund primarily invests in convertible securities. It invests in stocks of companies across market capitalizations.