The Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund offers an 8.51% yield, higher than major domestic and international bond indices, which might appeal to income investors. The fund's yield is average compared to peers, suggesting market confidence in its distribution sustainability but requiring a trade-off in potential income. The fund's portfolio, heavily invested in floating-rate collateralized loan obligations, faces income decline risks due to expected Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund is a fixed income CEF that is currently trading at a discount despite improved analytics and cash flows. The fund has a low duration achieved through holding floating rate leveraged loans and low-duration MBS bonds. EVG has overcome previous issues of overdistribution and now has a stable NAV, making it an attractive investment in the current high interest rate environment.
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund is a multi-sector bond fund that incorporates various exposures of floating and fixed rates within its portfolio. The fund has a flexible investment policy and aims to provide a high level of current income while also seeking capital appreciation. EVG has performed well since our last update, but its discount to net asset value per share is not attractive, leading to a "Hold" rating.
EVG holds a portfolio of senior loans, foreign debt, and MBS securities. The fund's 10.1% distribution yield is a mirage as it is funded from return investors' own capital.
We review CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of May and highlight recent market action. CEFs were relatively weak as rising credit spreads and residual unease about the banking sector pushed prices lower.
EVG has recently sunk to a larger discount making it relatively more attractive since our last update, but not at quite a "Buy" level yet. The fund's short-duration focus had helped it reduce moves lower in the last year, but only mildly.