Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond and Option Strategies Fund Reports Earnings Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
For the six months, the company reported net investment income of $366,000 or $0.035 per common share compared to $169,000 or $0.016 per common share a year ago. Net realized and unrealized losses on investments were $11,066,000 or $1.045 per common share compared to net realized and unrealized gains on investments of $6,152,000 or $0.574 per common share a year ago. Net decrease in net assets from operations was $10,700,000 or $1.010 per common share compared to net increase in net assets from operations of $6,321,000 or $0.590 per common share a year ago. Net asset value per share outstanding as at June 30, 2013 was $16.43 compared to $18.17 a year ago.