MSD
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt FundMSD
MSD
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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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
300% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 8 | Existing positions closed: 2
100% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 9
12% more funds holding
Funds holding: 42 [Q4 2024] → 47 (+5) [Q1 2025]
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $34.8M [Q4 2024] → $35.4M (+$637K) [Q1 2025]
1.98% less ownership
Funds ownership: 22.38% [Q4 2024] → 20.4% (-1.98%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MSD.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 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 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months 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.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
8 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
11 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year 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.
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