First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund (First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund) Retained Earnings : $-110.84 Mil (As of Oct. 2023)

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What is First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2023 was $-110.84 Mil.

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2022 ($-109.81 Mil) to Apr. 2023 ($-112.32 Mil) but then increased from Apr. 2023 ($-112.32 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($-110.84 Mil).

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund's annual retained earnings increased from Oct. 2021 ($-149.24 Mil) to Oct. 2022 ($-109.81 Mil) but then declined from Oct. 2022 ($-109.81 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($-110.84 Mil).

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund Retained Earnings Chart

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund Annual Data

Trend

Oct17

Oct18

Oct19

Oct20

Oct21

Oct22

Oct23

Retained Earnings

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-26.05

-243.76

-149.24

-109.81

-110.84

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Oct17	Apr18	Oct18	Apr19	Oct19	Apr20	Oct20	Apr21	Oct21	Apr22	Oct22	Apr23	Oct23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial								-149.24	-111.48	-109.81	-112.32	-110.84

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund (NYSE:FEI) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund (First Trust MLP and Energyome Fund) Business Description

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First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its focus is on investing in publicly traded master limited partnerships(MLP) related entities, and other companies in the energy sector and energy utility industries. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions paid to common shareholders.

Executives

Bronwyn Wright	director	FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
M Keefe Denise	director	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Kelly Catherine Dehler	other: Officer-Investment Advisor	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Scott Michael Friske	other: Officer-Investment Advisor	FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Nandita Hogan	other: Officer-Investment Sub-Advisor	ENERGY INCOME PARTNERS, LLC, 49 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, WESTPORT CT 06880
John K Tysseland	other: Officer-Investment Sub-Advisor	ENERGY INCOME PARTNERS, LLC, 49 RIVERSIDE AVE., WESTPORT CT 06880
Shane Shannon	officer: Assistant Secretary	FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Lisa Iantorno	other: Officer-Investment Sub-Advisor	ENERGY INCOME PARTNERS, 49 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, WESTPORT CT 06880
Robert F Keith	director	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Eva Pao	other: Officer-Investment Sub-Advisor	ENERGY INCOME PARTNERS, LLC, 49 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, WESTPORT CT 06880
Thomas R Kadlec	director	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP, 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Richard E Erickson	director	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP, 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
First Trust Portfolios Lp	other: Affiliate-Investment Advisor	12O EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
James M Dykas	officer: Treasurer	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187
Daniel J Lindquist	officer: Vice President	C/O FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P., 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON IL 60187