NYSE:EMD Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $10.48 -0.04 (-0.38%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$10.46 -0.03 (-0.24%) As of 06:16 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Stock (NYSE:EMD) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get EMD alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$10.45▼$10.5450-Day Range$10.41▼$10.7952-Week Range$9.60▼$11.30Volume161,029 shsAverage Volume213,551 shsMarket Capitalization$300.04 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield10.88%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) is a closed-end management investment company launched in December 2004 and managed by Western Asset Management Company, a global fixed-income specialist. The fund seeks to provide a high level of current income by investing primarily in debt securities issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign and corporate issuers in emerging markets. Its diversified approach combines top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up credit research to identify attractive risk-adjusted opportunities across developing economies. EMD’s portfolio spans a wide range of instruments, including sovereign government bonds, supranational obligations, corporate credits and other fixed-income securities. The fund employs selective currency hedging strategies to manage foreign exchange risk, enabling investors to participate in emerging-market credit spreads while seeking to limit volatility from currency movements. Moderate leverage is used to enhance yield potential, subject to risk management guidelines designed to preserve capital. By allocating across multiple regions—such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia and parts of Africa—EMD aims to diversify exposure and capture income opportunities through various stages of the global economic cycle. The fund’s structure offers daily liquidity on the New York Stock Exchange, providing investors with convenient access to a professionally managed portfolio focused on income generation in the fast-evolving emerging-markets debt landscape. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive EMD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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EMD Stock News HeadlinesWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund IncAugust 1, 2026 | money.usnews.comEMD Serono Announces Healthcare Leadership Changes for Global Commercial Strategy and North AmericaJune 24, 2026 | businesswire.comThe $15 Gold Fund That Pays Up to $1,152/MonthGold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required. Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away.August 14 at 1:00 AM | Investors Alley (Ad)Payden & Rygel: Emerging Market Debt Presents Compelling Opportunity Amid Global VolatilityMay 5, 2026 | markets.businessinsider.comGloo Completes Acquisition of EnterpriseMarketdesk (EMD) Bringing AI-enabled Workday Services and Expertise to the Gloo PlatformMay 4, 2026 | businesswire.comEmerging market debt offers higher yield and diversification – but proceed carefullyMarch 3, 2026 | cnbc.comEmerging Markets Debt Has Grown UpDecember 23, 2025 | seekingalpha.comEMD: Emerging Market Debt CEF, Strong Double-Digit Yield, Outstanding MomentumDecember 19, 2025 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines EMD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EMD shares performed this year? Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock was trading at $10.63 at the start of the year. Since then, EMD shares have decreased by 1.4% and is now trading at $10.48. Who are Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund include Gould Asset Management LLC CA (0.20%), Global Retirement Partners LLC (0.13%), Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC (0.10%) and IMC Chicago LLC (0.06%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund? Shares of EMD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund investors own include Rithm Capital (RITM), Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR), AT&T (T), Ares Capital (ARCC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Arbor Realty Trust (ABR). Company Calendar Today8/14/2026Record date for 8/31 Dividend8/24/2026Ex-Dividend for 8/31 Dividend8/24/2026Dividend Payable8/31/2026Record date for 9/30 Dividend9/23/2026Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend9/23/2026Dividend Payable9/30/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (4m+) 1-Year History Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26 EMD's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. EMD has been in this zone for over 4 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks Current SymbolNYSE:EMD CIK1227862 Webindividualinvestor.myleggmason.com Phone800-822-5544FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$102.50 million Price / Sales2.93 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares28,630,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$300.04 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.64 7 Stocks to Buy Before the Robotics RevolutionRobotics and automation are rapidly becoming essential infrastructure across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and many other industries. 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