MORRISTOWN, NJ--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 11, 2009 -- Ellsworth Fund Ltd. (AMEX:ECF - News) has released monthly portfolio data for January including asset allocation, quality allocation, representative holdings and other fund characteristics.

The portfolio data will be posted on Ellsworth's website at www.ellsworthfund.com. Printed copies may be obtained by calling (973) 631-1177.

Ellsworth Fund Ltd. operates as a closed-end, diversified management investment company and invests primarily in convertible securities, with the objectives of providing income and the potential for capital appreciation; which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal, over the long-term, due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. Its shares are traded on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ECF.

     For further information, please contact:
     Gary I. Levine
     CFO
     Ph. (973) 631-1177
     Website: http://www.ellsworthfund.com