EMD

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund
EMD

9.68 USD
-0.18
1.83%
At close Apr 3, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-1.83%
5 days
-1.43%
1 month
-1.22%
3 months
-1.33%
6 months
-6.11%
Year to date
-0.62%
1 year
1.89%
5 years
-5.38%
10 years
-39.20%
 

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.

Financials Asset Management
0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 11

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 99 [Q3] → 107 (+8) [Q4]

0.66% more ownership

Funds ownership: 37.55% [Q3] → 38.21% (+0.66%) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 33 | Existing positions reduced: 33

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $227M [Q3] → $219M (-$8.15M) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Business Wire
3 days 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
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
EMD: High-Yield Income From Emerging Market Debt And Should Be Tariff Resistant
My Income Compounder strategy emphasizes diversifying into different asset classes, including emerging market debt, to support retirement income. Despite potential tariff threats, 2025's favorable macro environment and low default rates make emerging market debt a compelling investment. The Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc offers high yield, monthly payouts, and trades discounted, making it a strong buy.
EMD: High-Yield Income From Emerging Market Debt And Should Be Tariff Resistant
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) (the “Fund”) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective January 10, 2025, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows: Michael Buchanan Gordon Brown Prashant Chandran Christopher Kilpatrick Rafael Zielonka 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 the Fund, please call Fund Investor Services: 1-888-777.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) (the “Fund”) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
Neutral
Business Wire
3 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)--Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. [NYSE: EMD]
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions
Neutral
Business Wire
4 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
4 months 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
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
Business Wire
5 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
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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