Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV)

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund maintains a hold rating amid elevated leverage and an uncertain interest rate outlook. EVV offers an 8.9% yield and trades at a 6.11% discount to NAV, but faces sustainability concerns as net investment income alone does not cover distributions. Heavy leverage (39.1% of assets) and significant below-investment-grade exposure heighten risks, especially if rate cuts are delayed.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: EVG) and Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV) (each a “Fund” and, together, the “Funds”) announced that, effective October 17, 2025, each Fund will revise its principal investment strategies to: (i) remove the Fund's 25% minimum investment requirement in each of the Fund's stated investment categories; (ii) remove the Fund's current weighted average credit quality restriction; and, for EV.

EVV offers an attractive 8.5% yield and trades at a slight discount to NAV, but distribution coverage is inconsistent. Heavy leverage offsets the low-duration strategy, making EVV sensitive to interest rates and potentially amplifying losses in a high-rate environment. A significant portion of assets are below investment grade, increasing default risk if rates stay elevated or economic conditions worsen.

EVV offers diversified exposure to both investment-grade and below-investment-grade bonds, with a focus on limited duration and high current income. The fund's leverage has help to drive benchmark-beating returns in favorable markets, but also increases volatility and risk for investors. The distribution yield is high and based on a managed policy that is reset each month.

The Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund offers an 8.83% yield, higher than most investment-grade bonds, but its heavy reliance on junk bonds poses recession risks. The fund's leverage ratio of 40.40% is higher than its peers, increasing risk, especially if the U.S. enters a recession. The fund appears to be struggling to cover its distributions, despite the recent cuts.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 2/3/2025 Ex-Date – 2/13/2025 Record – 2/13/2025 Payable – 2/24/2025 Municipal Bond Funds:   Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 1/31/25 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0500 - $10.14 5.92% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0513 - $10.31 5.97% Taxabl.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 1/2/2025 Ex-Date – 1/13/2025 Record – 1/13/2025 Payable – 1/22/2025 Municipal Bond Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 12/31/24 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0500 - $10.04 5.98% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0513 - $10.11 6.09% Taxable.

EVV's discount has narrowed, driving attractive total returns, but it's less appealing now compared to earlier in the year. The fund's leverage is quite high, which can drive strong returns during the good times but can also work against the fund during the bad. EVV's managed 9% distribution policy adjusts monthly based on NAV, providing some predictability as NAV can be watched to see what direction the distribution would head in.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 12/2/2024    Ex-Date – 12/12/2024    Record – 12/12/2024    Payable – 12/19/2024 Municipal Bond Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 11/29/24 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0500 - $10.65 5.63% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0513 - $10.79.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 10/1/2024 Ex-Date – 10/11/2024 Record – 10/11/2024 Payable – 10/18/2024   Municipal Bond Funds:           Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 9/30/24 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0500 - $10.87 5.52% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0513 - $10.9.

The Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund offers a high level of current income with a yield of 9.57%. The fund invests in low-duration assets, which have lower interest rate risk and are more attractive in the current yield curve environment. The fund has outperformed major bond indices and delivered a 2.40% gain year-to-date, but its total return of 5.77% since January 2024 is not as attractive as some equity funds.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 3/1/2024 Ex-Date – 3/8/2024 Record – 3/11/2024 Payable – 3/18/2024   Municipal Bond Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 2/29/24 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0434 - $10.40 5.01% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0461 - $10.15 5.45%   Taxab.

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund provides exposure to debt instruments with a focus on floating rate exposure to limit duration. The fund has a wide discount and offers a diversified portfolio across many holdings and both investment-grade and below-investment-grade credit. The distribution is appealing and gets a boost thanks to the discount; however, coverage is weak and that should be considered.