Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund

EDF

Market cap $179M

The Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund offers a 13.16% yield by investing primarily in emerging market bonds. EDF's portfolio is diversified across sovereign and corporate bonds in both local and hard currencies, with recent shifts favoring sovereign hard currency bonds. The surge in oil prices has weakened the outlook for emerging market currencies and local currency bonds.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date EDF $0.06 June 15, 2026 June 29, 2026 EDF $0.06 July 13, 2026 July 30, 2026 EDF $0.06 August 13, 2026 August 28, 2026 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distr.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ), Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV), Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ), Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date EDF $0.06 March 16, 2026 March 30, 2026 EDF $0.06 April 13, 2026 April 29, 2026 EDF $0.06 May 11, 2026 May 28, 2026 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distrib.

The Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund offers a 14.12% yield, primarily from emerging market debt, including both hard and local currency bonds. EDF leverages its portfolio and active trading to generate higher yields and total returns than comparable indices and peer CEFs. Recent NAV growth and sufficient coverage of distributions, including realized gains, indicate no imminent risk of a distribution cut.

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) offers a high 14.9% yield but suffers from persistent NAV erosion and unsustainable payouts. EDF's reliance on net realized gains and below-investment-grade debt, combined with high leverage, exposes it to significant credit and interest rate risks. The fund trades at a rare 2.63% discount to NAV, yet this likely reflects structural challenges rather than a compelling value opportunity.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date EDF $0.06 December 11, 2025 December 30, 2025 EDF $0.06 January 12, 2026 January 29, 2026 EDF $0.06 February 12, 2026 February 26, 2026 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and so.

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets has delivered a stellar 73% total return over three years, driven by high-risk CCC assets and leverage. EDF thrives in risk-on markets but suffers deep drawdowns in bear phases; its high beta profile makes it volatile and sensitive to credit spreads. The fund's current 13% distribution is mostly return of capital, not supported by underlying cash flows.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EDF) today announced the following monthly distributions: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date EDF $0.06 September 12, 2025 September 29, 2025 EDF $0.06 October 14, 2025 October 30, 2025 EDF $0.06 November 13, 2025 November 26, 2025 The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and.

The Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund offers a standout 14.12% yield, far exceeding peers and major bond indices, making it attractive for income seekers. The fund's recent distributions have been fully covered by investment income and realized gains, but its share price has declined significantly over the past decade. EDF's heavy allocation to U.S. dollar-denominated bonds exposes it to dollar depreciation risk, making it less attractive than peers focused on local currency bonds.