Morgan Stanley MS announced that it will acquire Eaton Vance EV, a deal expected to close in 2021’s second quarter. This news doesn’t immediately affect Morgan Stanley’s Average Parent rating or any strategy’s Morningstar Analyst Rating.
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Adv EVFAX
NAV / 1-Day Return
10.55
/
0.06
%
Total Assets
5.7 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.990%
Expense Ratio
1.870%
Fee Level
Above Average
Longest Manager Tenure
13.31
years
Category
Bank Loan
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Low / LimitedMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
3.77%
Effective Duration
0.24
years
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Morgan Stanley Buys Eaton Vance; Ratings Unchanged
