Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended Oct. 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net investment income of $4,616,000 or $0.244 per share against $3,924,000 or $0.208 per share a year ago. Net realized and unrealized gain on investments was $2,306,000 or $0.117 per share against net realized and unrealized loss on investments of $6,495,000 or $0.342 per share a year ago.

For the year, the company reported net investment income of $16,377,000 or $0.867 per share against $15,527,000 or $0.822 per share a year ago. Net realized and unrealized gain on investments was $5,256,000 or $0.273 per share against net realized and unrealized loss on investments of $2,527,000 or $0.132 per share a year ago. Net asset value per share outstanding as at Oct. 31, 2012 was $17.86 compared to $17.80 as at Oct. 31, 2011.