MSD

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund

7.35 USD
-0.42
5.41%
At close Apr 4, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-5.41%
5 days
-6.96%
1 month
-10.04%
3 months
-5.53%
6 months
-7.08%
Year to date
-3.67%
1 year
2.08%
5 years
-2.00%
10 years
-21.56%
 

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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Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

80% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 5

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $33.2M [Q3] → $35M (+$1.71M) [Q4]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 40 [Q3] → 42 (+2) [Q4]

1.65% more ownership

Funds ownership: 20.77% [Q3] → 22.42% (+1.65%) [Q4]

50% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 8 | Existing positions reduced: 16

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
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 3/31/25   4/15/25 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 $0.16  For more information call: 1-800-231-2608. The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in.
Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
MSD: Protected Against Trade Tensions, But Very Expensive
The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund offers high current income and exposure to emerging market debt, boasting a 13.27% yield, better than the bond indices. Despite potential risks from U.S. protectionist policies, the fund's well-diversified portfolio mitigates country-specific risks and has shown strong performance since the 2024 U.S. election. The fund's shares are currently trading at a 2.57% premium to net asset value, making it expensive compared to historical averages and peers.
MSD: Protected Against Trade Tensions, But Very Expensive
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
CEF Weekly Review: The Difficulties Of High-Quality CEFs
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of December and highlight recent market action. CEFs mostly declined this week due to a 0.25% rise in 10-year Treasury yields, with only the loan sector showing a slight NAV gain. The BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund (EGF) will merge into BlackRock Income Trust (BKT); high-quality funds like these are not ideal in CEFs.
CEF Weekly Review: The Difficulties Of High-Quality CEFs
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. Announces Updated Investment Disclosure
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management today announced that, effective immediately, the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MSD) (the “Fund”) is no longer limited to investing up to 35% of its total assets in debt securities of corporate issuers located in or organized under the laws of emerging countries. The Fund's primary investment objective is to produce high current income and as a secondary objective, to seek capital appreciation. The Fund seek.
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. Announces Updated Investment Disclosure
Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
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 12/13/24 1/15/25 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 $0.265* (Quarterly) -- -- Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. EDD $0.16* (Quarterly) -- -- Morg.
Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Year-End Dividends
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
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
Neutral
Business Wire
9 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
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
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