EMD

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund

EMD

Market cap $607M

Overview Fund Activity

10.45 USD

+0.04

0.38%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.38%

5 days

-0.1%

1 month

1.85%

3 months

6.85%

6 months

6.63%

Year to date

7.29%

1 year

5.24%

5 years

-20.47%

10 years

-23.78%

About: Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management, and long term investment company. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.

Financials Asset Management

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

142% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 46 | Existing positions reduced: 19

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

0% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $222M [Q1] → $222M (-$155K) [Q2]

0.62% less ownership

Funds ownership: 38.34% [Q1] → 37.72% (-0.62%) [Q2]

5% less funds holding

Funds holding: 101 [Q1] → 96 (-5) [Q2]

40% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 10

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Financial journalist opinion

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

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

EMD: A Well Run Emerging Market Debt CEF, But Valuation Is Stretched Now

EMD is a well-managed, high-yield emerging market bond fund, with strong credit research and a focus on income over capital appreciation. Recent performance has been solid, aided by a significant narrowing of the discount to NAV, but this has reduced its relative value. Leverage costs are high and may be a headwind, while the current discount is much lower than historical averages, making the fund less attractive now.

EMD: A Well Run Emerging Market Debt CEF, But Valuation Is Stretched Now

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

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

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2025

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

EMD: The Case For This Emerging Markets Debt Fund Is Weakening

The Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc offers a high yield of 11.55%, outperforming most domestic junk bond funds, but faces risks from U.S. trade policies. The EMD closed-end fund's heavy allocation to U.S. dollar-denominated debt exposes it to risks if emerging markets struggle to obtain U.S. dollars due to reduced trade surpluses. Despite a high yield, the fund's performance is hindered by its U.S. dollar exposure, making funds with more local currency bonds potentially more attractive.

EMD: The Case For This Emerging Markets Debt Fund Is Weakening

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

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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