MSD

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund
MSD

$8.08

0.74%

Market Cap: $163M

About: Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to produce high current income and as a secondary objective to seek capital appreciation, through investments mainly in debt securities of government and government-related issuers located in emerging countries, of entities organized to restructure the outstanding debt of such issuers and debt securities of corporate issuers in or organized under the laws of emerging countries.

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

13% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 8

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 38 [Q1] → 39 (+1) [Q2]

2.31% less ownership

Funds ownership: 25.19% [Q1] → 22.88% (-2.31%) [Q2]

9% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $37.1M [Q1] → $33.9M (-$3.18M) [Q2]

60% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 6 | Existing positions reduced: 15

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Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of the Morgan Stanley closed-end funds listed below (the “Funds”) today declared the following dividends. RECORD DATE PAYABLE DATE 9/30/24 10/15/24 Name of Closed-End Fund NYSE Ticker Net Investment Income Per Share Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. MSD $0.22 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. EDD $0.135 The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulatio.

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

MSD: Very High, Fully-Covered Yield But No EM Currency Exposure

MS Emerging Markets Debt Fund offers a high yield of 11.44%, providing income-focused investors with significant current income and diversification from U.S. market risks. The MSD closed-end fund has outperformed benchmarks, delivering an 8.22% total return over three months, supported by favorable emerging market bond conditions and strategic trading. The fund's distribution is fully covered by net investment income, ensuring sustainability.

MSD: Very High, Fully-Covered Yield But No EM Currency Exposure

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of the Morgan Stanley closed-end funds listed below (the “Funds”) today declared the following dividends. RECORD DATE PAYABLE DATE 6/28/24 7/15/24 Name of Closed-End Fund NYSE Ticker Net Investment Income Per Share Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. MSD $0.22 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. EDD $0.135 The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulat.

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

MSD: Emerging Markets Exposure And A Fully Covered 11.63% Yield

The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund is the second-highest-yielding fund in its category, offering an 11.63% yield. The fund's price performance over the past five years has been disappointing, but it has outperformed its benchmark index and other peers. The fund primarily invests in sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt securities, with a focus on government obligations, providing some peace of mind for investors.

MSD: Emerging Markets Exposure And A Fully Covered 11.63% Yield

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of the Morgan Stanley closed-end funds listed below (the “Funds”) today declared the following dividends. RECORD DATE PAYABLE DATE 3/28/24 4/15/24 Name of Closed-End Fund NYSE Ticker Net Investment Income Per Share Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. MSD $0.21 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. EDD $0.09 For more information call: 1-800-231-2608. The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in accor.

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

MS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Review: Emerging Market Bonds Outlook 2024

MSD is a closed-ended fixed-income fund focused on emerging markets, aiming for high income and some capital appreciation. The fund has a long history but a small size due to poor performance in EM bonds in the past decade. It has been a better performer compared to other long-standing EM debt closed-end funds, with less volatility and risk.

MS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Review: Emerging Market Bonds Outlook 2024

CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities

Stocks were up slightly as the jobs report shifted the narrative towards 'higher for longer.' The payroll report came in stronger than expected, but the narrative was that it was a hawkish report, meaning higher rates for longer. Discounts for CEFs continue to tread water, with real estate and interest rate-sensitive bond sectors performing well, while emerging market equity and convertibles performed poorly.

CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Year-End Dividends

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of the Morgan Stanley closed-end funds listed below (the “Funds”) today declared the following dividends. RECORD DATE PAYABLE DATE 12/15/23 1/12/24 Name of Closed-End Fund NYSE Ticker Net Investment Income Per Share Short-Term Capital Gains Per Share Long-Term Capital Gains Per Share Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. MSD $0.20* (Quarterly) -- -- Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. EDD $0.09* (Quarterly).

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Year-End Dividends

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