Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Stock Forecast, Price & News

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) Frequently Asked Questions

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Are investors shorting Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 13th, there was short interest totaling 31,400 shares, an increase of 22.2% from the July 29th total of 25,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 160,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.
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How has Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock was trading at $12.90 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, EMD shares have increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $13.71.
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How often does Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund declared a monthly dividend on Friday, August 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share on Wednesday, December 1st. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.88%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 19th.
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Is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund a good dividend stock?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 11.81%. EMD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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Who are Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's key executives?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's management team includes the following people:

• Ms. Jane Elizabeth Trust, Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres (Age 59)
• Mr. Stephen Kenneth Leech, Portfolio Mang. (Age 66)
• Mr. Gordon Stuart Brown, Portfolio Mang.
• Mr. Chia-Liang Lian C.F.A., CFA, Portfolio Mang.

Who are some of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund include Impax Asset Management Group (IPX), JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust (JMG), TR Property Investment Trust (TRY), Vietnam Enterprise Investments (VEIL), Hipgnosis Songs Fund (SONG), The Bankers Investment Trust (BNKR), Sanne Group (SNN), IP Group (IPO), Chrysalis Investments (CHRY), Murray International Trust (MYI), Jupiter Fund Management (JUP), Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust (ASL), Liontrust Asset Management (LIO), United Co.s (UNC) and JPMorgan American Investment Trust (JAM).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund investors own include AT&T (T), Ares Capital (ARCC), Energy Transfer (ET), Altria Group (MO), AbbVie (ABBV), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Main Street Capital (MAIN), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF), International Business Machines (IBM) and ONEOK (OKE).

What is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock symbol?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EMD."

Who are Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's major shareholders?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (17.62%), McGowan Group Asset Management Inc. (12.05%), Morgan Stanley (11.34%), Morgan Stanley (11.34%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (5.74%) and Penserra Capital Management LLC (4.30%).
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Which major investors are selling Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund stock?

EMD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Rivernorth Capital Management LLC, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Advisors Asset Management Inc., McGowan Group Asset Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, and Shaker Financial Services LLC.
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Which major investors are buying Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund stock?

EMD stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Penserra Capital Management LLC, Edmonds Duncan Registered Investment Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, B. Riley Wealth Management Inc., LPL Financial LLC, Advisor Group Holdings Inc., and Parsons Capital Management Inc. RI.
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How do I buy shares of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund?

Shares of EMD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock price today?

One share of EMD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $13.71.

How much money does Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund make?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund has a market capitalization of $392.52 million.

What is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's official website?

The official website for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund is individualinvestor.myleggmason.com.

Where are Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's headquarters?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund is headquartered at 620 8th Ave Fl 49, New York, New York 10018-1427.