Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT)
NYSE NYSE Primary 
EVT: Trades At One Of The Most Attractive Discounts In A Decade
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund remains a strong buy, trading at one of its most attractive discounts to NAV in a decade. EVT offers an 8% dividend yield, monthly payouts, and a diversified portfolio focused on tax-advantaged income from equities and preferreds. While EVT underperforms broad market indexes like SPY in total return, it excels in delivering consistent, tax-efficient income for long-term investors.
EVT: Tax-Advantaged High Yield Available At A Discount
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) pays a monthly distribution yielding 8.5%, trading at a -8.3% discount to NAV. Eaton Vance's conservative management, quality stock selection, and tax-advantaged dividends make EVT ideal for long-term, buy-and-hold retirement portfolios. EVT outperforms peer funds on total return, offers diversification beyond REITs, MLPs, BDCs, and bonds, and provides reliable, growing income.
EVT: 8% Yield, Attractive Discount
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers an attractive 8.4% yield, tax-advantaged income, and trades at a deeper-than-average 8% discount to NAV, enhancing its appeal. The EVT closed-end fund focuses on value-driven, dividend-paying stocks, with a heavy tilt toward Financials, and has outperformed its benchmark over the long term. Distribution coverage has improved, with no return of capital, and assets have grown, though dividend growth has been modest at 2.54% over five years.
EVT: Funding Retirement With Tax-Efficient Dividend Income
I issued an upgrade to my rating for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund due to its consistent performance, tax-efficient distribution income, and attractive entry point. EVT's diverse portfolio includes financials, healthcare, industrials, and a 20% exposure to fixed income, providing resilience and stable income through market volatility. EVT trades at a 10.9% discount to NAV, a historically attractive entry point, supported by strong net investment income and realized gains.
EVT: A Solid Yielding CEF Trading With A Tax Friendly Investment Strategy
EVT trades at an 8% discount to NAV and holds a solid portfolio of dividend-paying value oriented stocks. EVT pays managed monthly distributions. EVT offers a lower-risk equity investment with tax-advantaged dividends, suitable for a sideways market and sector rotation away from large-cap tech.
EVT: Offering Some Diversification To An American Equity Portfolio
The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers an attractive 8.04% yield, ideal for income-seeking investors, despite underperforming the S&P 500 Index. The EVT closed-end fund primarily invests in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks, providing some inflation protection along with income. The fund's leverage strategy enhances yield but carries risks; however, its current leverage is lower than peers, reducing investor risk exposure.
EVT: Monthly Distribution And Attractive Discount
EVT offers a diversified portfolio, including a more hybrid approach to investing in equities and fixed-income allocations. Though the fund tilts to a heavier allocation of equities, and within that sleeve, the fund favors the financial sector, differentiating it from its heavy-tech weighted peers. Capital gains will primarily fund EVT's 7.85% distribution yield, but the Fed cutting rates is beneficial to see their costs of borrowings for leverage ease, which could increase NII coverage.
EVT: Collecting A High Income In A Tax Efficient Manner
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) offers an attractive 8.2% dividend yield and the distributions are issued in a tax efficient manner. The fund's diverse holdings and tax-efficient distributions provide stability and flexibility, suitable for taxable accounts seeking steady income. EVT trades at a 9% discount to NAV, presenting a solid buying opportunity, especially with potential future interest rate cuts serving as growth catalysts.
EVT: Diversification And Safe Haven Benefits
The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers an 8.23% yield, significantly higher than most domestic equity indices, making it appealing for income-focused investors. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 Index in recent months, the fund's high yield and distribution payments provide a real return, offsetting share price declines. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks, including many blue-chips, which may offer diversification and reduced risk.
EVT: This Well-Positioned Fund Can Protect Against Inflation
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers high income without sacrificing equity exposure, providing protection against inflation. The fund boasts an 8.23% distribution yield, increased distribution in April, and invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks. The fund is almost exclusively invested in common stocks, rather than preferred, which makes sense given the current market conditions.
EVT: Wide Discount Continues To Make This Fund An Interesting Prospect
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund continues to trade at an attractive discount, making it a potential buying opportunity. The fund has increased its distribution since our last update, bumping it up over 10% and pays monthly. EVT has put up strong performance since our last update, and provides some further diversification for investors thanks to its value-oriented tilt.
