Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF (ECF) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF (ECF) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 261 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $669.43K (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $669.43K) cover 261 days of daily cash needs of $2.57K/day. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF asset portfolio.
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Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF Defensive Interval Ratio (1990–2025)
This chart shows how Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1990 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 261 days, meaning defensive assets of $669.43K can fund 261 days of operations without new revenue. Read ECF total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF (1990–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Ellsworth Convertible Growth & IF from 1990 to 2025, covering 32 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 261 days | $669.43K | $2.57K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +182 days |
| 2024 | 79 days | $1.84 Million | $23.31K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1390 days |
| 2023 | 1468 days | $804.93K | $548.16/day | $- | $- | ▲ +793 days |
| 2022 | 675 days | $549.65K | $814.18/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2021 | 653 days | $4.08 Million | $6.25K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -22082 days |
| 2020 | 22735 days | $1.36 Million | $59.93/day | $- | $- | ▼ -36875 days |
| 2019 | 59610 days | $3.57 Million | $59.93/day | $- | $- | ▲ +58869 days |
| 2018 | 741 days | $1.04 Million | $1.40K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +342 days |
| 2017 | 400 days | $630.43K | $1.58K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +304 days |
| 2016 | 95 days | $1.09 Million | $11.49K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11590 days |
| 2015 | 11685 days | $1.65 Million | $140.80/day | $- | $- | ▲ +9048 days |
| 2014 | 2637 days | $1.92 Million | $726.69/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2293 days |
| 2013 | 344 days | $1.07 Million | $3.10K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -368 days |
| 2012 | 712 days | $1.97 Million | $2.77K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -43 days |
| 2011 | 755 days | $3.18 Million | $4.22K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -373 days |
| 2010 | 1128 days | $4.28 Million | $3.79K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1938 days |
| 2009 | 3066 days | $4.20 Million | $1.37K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2798 days |
| 2008 | 268 days | $1.10 Million | $4.11K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2007 | 268 days | $1.10 Million | $4.11K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -207 days |
| 2005 | 475 days | $2.60 Million | $5.48K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +146 days |
| 2004 | 329 days | $900.00K | $2.74K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -251 days |
| 2003 | 580 days | $2.70 Million | $4.66K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2001 | 557 days | $2.90 Million | $5.21K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -173 days |
| 2000 | 730 days | $4.60 Million | $6.30K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3212 days |
| 1999 | 3942 days | $5.40 Million | $1.37K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3858 days |
| 1997 | 84 days | $600.00K | $7.12K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -123 days |
| 1996 | 207 days | $1.70 Million | $8.22K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -402 days |
| 1995 | 608 days | $3.00 Million | $4.93K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +97 days |
| 1994 | 511 days | $1.40 Million | $2.74K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -51 days |
| 1992 | 562 days | $2.00 Million | $3.56K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3818 days |
| 1991 | 4380 days | $1.20 Million | $273.97/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3915 days |
| 1990 | 465 days | $1.40 Million | $3.01K/day | $- | $- | — |