EMD

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund

9.79 USD
+0.01
0.10%
At close Dec 24, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.10%
5 days
-1.41%
1 month
-1.31%
3 months
-3.64%
6 months
3.49%
Year to date
6.99%
1 year
5.72%
5 years
-30.96%
10 years
-37.64%
 

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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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

67% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 6

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 95 [Q2] → 99 (+4) [Q3]

9% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 35 | Existing positions reduced: 32

17.38% less ownership

Funds ownership: 54.93% [Q2] → 37.55% (-17.38%) [Q3]

25% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $304M [Q2] → $227M (-$77M) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EMD.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
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
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
CEF Weekly Review: Emerging Market Debt Remains A Tricky Income Holding
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of November and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a positive week, with most sectors gaining except for higher-quality sectors like Munis and Agencies. MLPs led month-to-date returns with double-digit gains. The Western Asset Emerging Market Debt Fund raised its distribution by 4%, but its 70% coverage ratio makes it less appealing.
CEF Weekly Review: Emerging Market Debt Remains A Tricky Income Holding
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
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
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
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
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
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
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
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
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
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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