NYSE:EMD Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund - EMD Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $9.47 -0.09 (-0.94%) (As of 01/30/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.40▼$9.6450-Day Range$8.70▼$9.6052-Week Range$7.40▼$12.05Volume276,837 shsAverage Volume229,549 shsMarket Capitalization$271.13 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield11.81%Price TargetN/A ProfileChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media About Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) StockWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. is an open ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund invests in fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. It seeks to invest in fixed income securities issued by governments, government-related entities, and corporations which are of any maturity and quality. The fund employs fundamental analysis along with a top-down security picking approach focusing on factors like currency, inflation and interest rate trends, growth rate forecasts, liquidity of markets for that country's debt, political outlook, tax environment to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. The fund was formerly known as Salomon Brothers Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. was formed on December 1, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.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. Email Address EMD Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE:EMD) Declares $0.08 Monthly DividendJanuary 11, 2023 | bloomberg.comPolar’s $5.6 Billion Fund Posts Small Gain in Gruelling Year for MarketsJanuary 31, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.January 6, 2023 | nasdaq.comEmerging market debt issuance starts year with record bangDecember 14, 2022 | msn.com‘Get out of these distorted markets’: Mohamed El-Erian issues a dire warning to stock and bond investors — but also offered this 1 shockproof asset for safetyNovember 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2022November 18, 2022 | seekingalpha.comEMD: Double-Digit Historical Returns, Sovereign Bonds Focused, And DiscountedNovember 12, 2022 | fool.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: EMD)January 31, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.July 9, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.comHistoric Cascade of Defaults Is Coming for Emerging MarketsMay 27, 2022 | nasdaq.comANALYSIS-Russia's 'political' debt default sets emerging market precedentMay 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2022May 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLegg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for Certain Closed End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of June, July, and August 2022May 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWeekly Commentary: Global QuagmireMarch 30, 2022 | money.usnews.comMarkets in Q1: Invasion and Inversion Shake World OrderMarch 30, 2022 | ft.comWar in Ukraine: what explains the calm in global stock markets?March 22, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund declares $0.09 dividendMarch 10, 2022 | theglobeandmail.comRussian risk recalibration a wake-up call for investorsMarch 10, 2022 | msn.comAnalysis - Russian risk recalibration a wake-up call for investorsFebruary 26, 2022 | cnbc.comEmerging market debt funds drop as Russia's attack ripples to different corners of financial marketsFebruary 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLegg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for Certain Closed End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of March, April and May 2022January 20, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund goes ex-dividend tomorrowNovember 24, 2021 | au.finance.yahoo.comJunk-Rated El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin Bonds’ Look Explosive (Think Volcano)July 23, 2021 | nasdaq.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc Common Stock (EMD)July 2, 2021 | bloomberg.comGreen Finance Isn't Going Where It's NeededMay 24, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2021February 18, 2021 | nasdaq.comFirst Trust Launches Emerging Market Debt ETF, ‘EFIX’See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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. Email Address EMD Company Calendar Today1/30/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/17/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/17/2023Dividend Payable3/01/2023Dividend Payable3/01/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Asset Management Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:EMD CUSIP95766E103 CIK890340 Webindividualinvestor.myleggmason.com Phone212-805-6016FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)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 SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares28,630,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$271.13 million OptionableNot Optionable BetaN/A Key ExecutivesMs. Jane Elizabeth Trust CFA (Age 61)Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres Mr. Stephen Kenneth Leech (Age 68)Portfolio Mang. Mr. Gordon Stuart BrownPortfolio Mang.Mr. Chia-Liang Lian C.F.A.Portfolio Mang.Key CompetitorsOxford Lane CapitalNASDAQ:OXLCPCB BancorpNASDAQ:PCBTimberland BancorpNASDAQ:TSBKChicago Atlantic Real Estate FinanceNASDAQ:REFIOrange County BancorpNASDAQ:OBTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsInternational Assets Investment Management LLCBought 11,094 shares on 1/30/2023Ownership: 0.039%GraniteShares Advisors LLCBought 32,742 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.900%Stephens Inc. ARBought 1,300 shares on 1/25/2023Ownership: 0.143%MGO One Seven LLCSold 2,714 shares on 1/25/2023Ownership: 0.060%Thrive Wealth Management LLCSold 3,032 shares on 1/25/2023Ownership: 0.059%View All Institutional Transactions EMD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have EMD shares performed in 2023? Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock was trading at $9.11 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, EMD stock has increased by 4.0% and is now trading at $9.47. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund? Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 44,700 shares, an increase of 40.1% from the December 31st total of 31,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 214,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. View Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's Short Interest. 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 Monday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 21st will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Wednesday, March 1st. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.14%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 17th. Read our dividend analysis for EMD. Is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund a good dividend stock? Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) 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. Read our dividend analysis for EMD. 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 Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.90%), GraniteShares Advisors LLC (0.90%), Matisse Capital (0.56%), Matisse Capital (0.56%), Camelot Portfolios LLC (0.32%) and Mutual Advisors LLC (0.19%). Insiders that own company stock include Daniel P Cronin and Daniel P Cronin. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's stock price today? One share of EMD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.47. How much money does Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund make? Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) has a market capitalization of $271.13 million. How can I contact Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund? Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund's mailing address is 620 8th Ave Fl 49, New York, New York 10018-1427. The official website for the company is individualinvestor.myleggmason.com. The company can be reached via phone at 212-805-6016. 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