Short Interest in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE:EVF) Decreases By 48.5%

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE:EVF) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 46,256 shares, a decrease of 48.5% from the December 15th total of 89,792 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 124,604 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days. Based on an average trading volume of 124,604 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Trading Down 0.2%

EVF traded down $0.01 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $5.30. The company had a trading volume of 64,265 shares, compared to its average volume of 157,679. Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust has a 52 week low of $4.77 and a 52 week high of $6.30. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $5.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $5.46.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 26th. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 14th will be given a $0.039 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 14th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new position in shares of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at $53,000. Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $55,000. Finally, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new stake in Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at $65,000.

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.