MSD

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund

MSD

Market cap $152M

Overview Fund Activity

7.53 USD

+0.01

0.13%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.13%

5 days

-0.4%

1 month

1.35%

3 months

-4.32%

6 months

-8.17%

Year to date

-1.31%

1 year

-5.52%

5 years

-14.14%

10 years

-11.62%

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.

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)

64% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 11

0.04% more ownership

Funds ownership: 21.05% [Q1] → 21.09% (+0.04%) [Q2]

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 47 [Q1] → 44 (-3) [Q2]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $36.5M [Q1] → $32.9M (-$3.52M) [Q2]

29% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 5 | Existing positions closed: 7

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Financial journalist opinion

MSD: Not As Well-Positioned As Its Peers And Likely To Continue Underperforming

MS Emerging Markets Debt Fund currently yields 10.11%, higher than most peers and indices, but is heavily invested in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds. MSD's recent underperformance is attributed to U.S. dollar weakness and lack of local currency exposure, making it less attractive than peer funds in the current environment. The fund's distribution is not fully covered by net investment income, and its discount to NAV is less attractive than historical averages and some peers like TEI.

MSD: Not As Well-Positioned As Its Peers And Likely To Continue Underperforming

MSD: EM Spreads Are Tight, Will Not Benefit From Any Dollar Depreciation

MSD is not a good hedge against a weaker dollar, as it primarily holds USD-denominated emerging market debt. The fund now trades at a rare premium to NAV, with stretched valuations and historically tight EM credit spreads, making upside limited. Distribution currently exceeds yield-to-maturity, and while not a chronic over-distributor, the payout is not fully supported by earnings.

MSD: EM Spreads Are Tight, Will Not Benefit From Any Dollar Depreciation

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 6/30/25 7/15/25 Name of Closed-End Fund NYSE Ticker Net Investment Income Per Share Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. MSD $0.19 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. EDD $0.12 The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. It.

Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

MSD: Right Time For EM Debt

Emerging Market Debt offers higher spreads and a better risk/return profile compared to developed market debt, making it a valuable portfolio addition. Despite past headwinds like a strong USD, EMD's fundamentals are solid, with low default rates and improving sovereign reserves. MSD CEF outperforms peers and ETFs, offering a 12% yield with no leverage and a diversified, conservative strategy.

MSD: Right Time For EM Debt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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