Recommendation:Buy Energy Income and Growth Fund (FEN)

WHO and WHAT is FEN?

• FEN is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund operates with 27% leverage (borrowings).

• FEN invests in publicly traded master limited partnerships (MLPs) and related entities in energy.

• FEN is a closed-end fund, meaning it has various securities, new shares are rarely issued, and it will trade based on the net asset value (NAV) with a premium (discount).

WHAT is an MLP?

• An MLP is a “Master Limited Partnership” which allows the tax benefits of a partnership (no state or federal corporate income tax) with the liquidity of publicly traded securities.

• They pay investors through quarterly required distributions (QRDs), which are determined by contracts between the general partner (business) and limited partners (investors).

• The vast majority of MLPs are pipeline businesses because of the requirements of the QRDs and the steady income from the transportation of oil, gasoline, and natural gas.

WHEN is FEN?

• In late July FEN sold shares which caused a sell off and buying opportunity since the proceeds were reinvested.

• Recently, the premium (discount) to NAV dropped into negative territory and it remains near the 52-week low.

WHY is FEN?

• The dividend alone is over 7% yield versus GGF’s yearly goal for returns of 6-8%.

• Since inception, FEN’s nominal dividend has only increased (start: $.34, now: $.47), and the yield has not gone below 5%.

Prev Close:1y Target Est:52wk Range:

22.45 – 30.79

Avg Vol (3m):

121,404

Market Cap:

292.35

P/E (ttm): n/aEPS (ttm): n/aDiv & Yield: 0.47 (%)Forward P/E:

n/a

Investment Information

3 Year Price Graph (Morningstar)

SWOT analysis, and how each point impacts company EPS/valuation multiple

SWOT Analysis

Strengths Company risk is spread through many holdings. Dividend exceeds goal’s target return; qualifies as core holding. Limited downside; excellent risk-adjusted return; leverage.

Weaknesses Low beta. Low international exposure.

Opportunities Additional dividend increases. Individuals and funds looking for consistent yield in low rate environment.

Threats Inflation deteriorating real value of dividend and people’s appetite for consistent yield.

Investment Thesis

• FEN offers a consistent dividend with good risk-adjusted return, which should be able to carry us through a turbulent market with limited downside while meeting the Fund’s objectives of 6-8% a year and performing well at RISE.

Sector : Energy/Utilities Industry Group: Midstream oil and gas fund Current Holdings: FEN, HES, PXJ, SU Target Sector Allocation: 8.54%, $ Current Sector Allocation: % , $ Remaining Allocation: %, $

BUY 150 shares of FEN at Limit Price of $26.85 (approx. $4028, xxx% of portfolio)

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