Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE:EVF) Short Interest Update

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE:EVF) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 51,112 shares, an increase of 187.3% from the February 26th total of 17,788 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 98,866 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Trading Down 1.5%

NYSE:EVF traded down $0.08 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $4.86. 135,832 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 103,536. The company has a fifty day moving average of $5.17 and a 200 day moving average of $5.32. Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust has a 12 month low of $4.77 and a 12 month high of $5.88.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th were paid a dividend of $0.039 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 13th.

Institutional Trading of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. WFA of San Diego LLC purchased a new stake in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the second quarter worth $33,000. Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new position in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the third quarter worth $55,000. Finally, HRT Financial LP purchased a new position in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust during the fourth quarter valued at $57,000.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Company Profile

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks high current income while preserving capital. Externally managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management following its 2021 acquisition, the trust offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of floating-rate senior secured loans and other corporate debt instruments.

The trust’s investment strategy is centered on senior secured bank loans, which typically carry floating interest rates and enjoy priority over other debt in a borrower’s capital structure.