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Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund

Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund (GPM) is a closed-end fund that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The fund's investment objective is to seek current income; its secondary objective is capital appreciation.

The fund achieves its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. issuers, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and other equity securities. It seeks to enhance the income generated by the portfolio by entering into option and other derivative transactions.

As of the most recent quarterly report (as of October 31, 2021), the fund's top three holdings were:

1. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) - 6.1%

2. Apple Inc. (AAPL) - 5.8%

3. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) - 5.5%

In terms of performance, for the year ending on October 31, 2021, the fund had a total return of 38.36%. However, it is important to note that past performance is not indicative of future results.

The fund's distribution rate, which is the annual rate at which a fund pays shareholders, was 10.18% based on the past 12 months as of October 31, 2021. However, it is important to note that a portion of these distributions may be a return of capital, which reduces the investor's cost basis in the fund.

The fund's net assets as of October 31, 2021, were approximately $1.3 billion.

It is also important to note that investing in closed-end funds involves risks such as risk associated with the underlying investments, net asset value fluctuation, and leverage risk among others. It is always recommended to consult a financial advisor before investing.

Please note that this information is based on the most recent data available and may have changed. It is always best to check the fund's most recent financial reports for updated information.