EMD

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund
EMD

$10.14

0.1%

Market Cap: $593M

About: Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.

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of 6,728 funds

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

36% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 11

31% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 34 | Existing positions reduced: 26

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 90 [Q1] → 94 (+4) [Q2]

15.51% less ownership

Funds ownership: 53.38% [Q1] → 37.87% (-15.51%) [Q2]

34% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $317M [Q1] → $209M (-$108M) [Q2]

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 0 (-1) [Q2]

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EMD: Analyzing This Fund's Changes In The Semi-Annual Report

The Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund offers a high yield of 10.34%, making it attractive for income-focused investors, especially during periods of a declining U.S. dollar. The fund's performance has been strong, with a 6.00% total return over the past three months, outperforming key bond indices. The Fund includes a floating-rate loan made to the government of Tanzania that could pose risks.

EMD: Analyzing This Fund's Changes In The Semi-Annual Report

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

EMD: Not Enough Foreign Currency Exposure For My Liking

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc offers a high yield of 10.75%, which is lower than many peers in the emerging markets debt sector. The fund has outperformed both the emerging markets bond index and domestic investment-grade bonds over the past six months. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income by investing in fixed-income securities issued by governments and corporations in emerging markets.

EMD: Not Enough Foreign Currency Exposure For My Liking

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective June 3, 2024, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows: Michael Buchanan Gordon Brown Mark Hughes Kevin Ritter Also as of June 3, 2024, Chia-Liang (CL) Lian is no longer a portfolio manager of the Fund. Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. For more information about.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2024

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective March 1, 2024, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows:

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

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