Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Stock Crosses 50-Day Moving Average

Shares of the closed-end fund reach new milestone, but analysts see better opportunities elsewhere

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Shares of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund (NYSEAMERICAN:ECF), a closed-end management investment company, crossed above their 50-day moving average on Tuesday, trading as high as $12.22 per share. The fund's stock last closed at $12.18 with 45,897 shares traded.

Why it matters

Crossing above the 50-day moving average is often seen as a bullish technical indicator, suggesting the stock may have momentum to continue rising. However, top-rated analysts believe there are better investment opportunities available than Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund, which currently has a 'Hold' rating.

The details

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of U.S. companies that pay dividends and exhibit long-term growth potential. The fund also invests in preferred stocks, convertible securities, and other income-oriented instruments to complement its equity holdings.

  • Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund's stock crossed above its 50-day moving average of $12.03 on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund

A closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide investors with a combination of capital appreciation and current income.

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What’s next

Analysts will be closely watching to see if Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund can maintain its momentum and continue trading above the 50-day moving average.

The takeaway

The fact that Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund has crossed above its 50-day moving average is a positive technical signal, but top analysts see better investment opportunities elsewhere in the market currently.