First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by Chartwell Investment Partners, L.P. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the diversified sectors. It invests in stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. The fund also writes covered call options. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. The fund was formerly known as First Trust/Fiduciary Asset Management Covered Call Fund. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund was formed on August 26, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
IPO Year: 2004
Exchange: NYSE
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The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of September 20, 2024. This Notice is meant to provide you information about
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 20, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2024 NAV of $20.44: 6.85% Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2024 closing market price of $19.70: 7.11% The Fund's Board of Trustees has approved a manag
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of June 21, 2024. This Notice is meant to provide you information about the sources of
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has increased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share from $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 21, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the June 7, 2024 NAV of $20.30: 6.90% Distribution Rate based on the June 7, 2024 closing market price of $19.22: 7.28% Increase from previous distribut
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on March 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of March 22, 2024. This Notice is meant to provide you information about the sources
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on March 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 22, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.315 Distribution Rate based on the March 8, 2024 NAV of $19.58: 6.44% Distribution Rate based on the March 8, 2024 closing market price of $18.67: 6.75% The Fund
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2023. This Notice is meant to provide you information about th
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 22, 2023. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.315 Distribution Rate based on the December 8, 2023 NAV of $18.61: 6.77% Distribution Rate based on the December 8, 2023 closing market price of $17.76: 7.09% The Fund's Board of Trustees has app
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on September 29, 2023, to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2023. This Notice is meant to provide you information about
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that Chartwell Investment Partners LLC ("Chartwell"), investment sub-advisor for First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE:FFA) (the "Fund"), will release an update on the market and the Fund for financial professionals and investors. To listen to the update, click on the following link: FFA Replay 9/28/2023 The update will be available Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on Saturday, October 28, 2023 The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income and gains and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. The Fu
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of September 20, 2024. This Notice is meant to provide you information about
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 20, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2024 NAV of $20.44: 6.85% Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2024 closing market price of $19.70: 7.11% The Fund's Board of Trustees has approved a manag
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of June 21, 2024. This Notice is meant to provide you information about the sources of
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has increased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share from $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 21, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the June 7, 2024 NAV of $20.30: 6.90% Distribution Rate based on the June 7, 2024 closing market price of $19.22: 7.28% Increase from previous distribut
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on March 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of March 22, 2024. This Notice is meant to provide you information about the sources
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on March 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 22, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.315 Distribution Rate based on the March 8, 2024 NAV of $19.58: 6.44% Distribution Rate based on the March 8, 2024 closing market price of $18.67: 6.75% The Fund
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2023. This Notice is meant to provide you information about th
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 22, 2023. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.315 Distribution Rate based on the December 8, 2023 NAV of $18.61: 6.77% Distribution Rate based on the December 8, 2023 closing market price of $17.76: 7.09% The Fund's Board of Trustees has app
The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on September 29, 2023, to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2023. This Notice is meant to provide you information about
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that Chartwell Investment Partners LLC ("Chartwell"), investment sub-advisor for First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE:FFA) (the "Fund"), will release an update on the market and the Fund for financial professionals and investors. To listen to the update, click on the following link: FFA Replay 9/28/2023 The update will be available Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on Saturday, October 28, 2023 The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income and gains and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. The Fu
Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust Enhanced (NYSE:FFA). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share. On Friday, First Trust Enhanced will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 31.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own FFA as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 31.5 ce
Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust Enhanced (NYSE:FFA). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share. On Friday, First Trust Enhanced will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 31.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own FFA as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 31.5 ce
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust Enhanced (NYSE:FFA). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share. On Wednesday, First Trust Enhanced will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 31.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own FFA as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 31.
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust Enhanced (NYSE:FFA). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share. On Wednesday, First Trust Enhanced will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 31.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own FFA as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 31.
Wednesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust Enhanced (NYSE:FFA). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share. On Thursday, First Trust Enhanced will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 31.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Thursday. Shareholders who own FFA as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive the 3
On Tuesday, 456 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Noteable 52-Week Lows: Visa (NYSE:V) was the largest firm on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. The company with the smallest market cap to set a new 52-week low was FedNat Holding (NASDAQ:FNHC). InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INM) shares dropped the most, trading down 35.93% to reach its new 52-week low. Tricon Residential (NYSE:TCN)'s shares had the biggest turnaround, impressively rebounding 0.0% after reaching a new 52-week low. The following stocks set new 52-week lows on Tuesday: Visa (NYSE:V) stock drifted up 0.12% on Tuesday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $179.85. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock drifted down 0
On Thursday, 1076 companies hit new 52-week lows. Areas of Significance In Today's 52-Week Lows: The company with the largest market cap to set a new 52-week low was Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The smallest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ:FWBI). TOP Ships (NASDAQ:TOPS) was the biggest loser, trading down 25.64% to reach its 52-week low. On Thursday, the following stocks set new 52-week lows: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares made a new 52-week low of $237.57 on Thursday. The stock was up 0.26% for the day. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock drifted up 0.17% on Thursday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $99.41. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shar
On Wednesday, 329 companies hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Facts About Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was Home Depot (NYSE:HD). The smallest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was Performance Shipping (NASDAQ:PSHG). Athira Pharma (NASDAQ:ATHA)'s stock made the biggest move downwards, diving 66.66% to reach a new 52-week low. ASA Gold & Precious Metal (NYSE:ASA)'s stock rebounded the most, as it traded up 0.0% after dropping to a new 52-week low. Here are all the stocks that set new 52-week lows on Wednesday: Home Depot (NYSE:HD) stock hit a yearly low of $264.54. The stock was up 0.15% for the day. Walt Disney (
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust Enhanced (NYSE:FFA). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 315 cents per share. On Wednesday, First Trust Enhanced will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 315 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own FFA as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 315 c