Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund Declares Monthly Distributions Of $0.08 Per Share

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Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (EDI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share, reflecting an annualized distribution rate of 10.79% based on the current share price of $8.90 and 11.40% based on the net asset value per share of $8.42 (as of January 26, 2021). The ex-distribution, record, and payable dates are set for February 11, February 12, and February 25, 2021, respectively. The Fund aims to maximize total return by investing predominantly in emerging market debt and equity.

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• Monthly distribution of $0.08 per share indicates a strong return potential for investors.
• Annualized distribution rates of 10.79% (market price) and 11.40% (NAV) are attractive.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund ("the Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EDI", announced the declaration of monthly distributions of $0.08 per common share, payable on the dates noted below.  Based on the Fund's current share price of $8.90 and net asset value per share of $8.42 (as of close on January 26, 2021), the distributions represent an annualized distribution rate of 10.79% and 11.40%, respectively.

The following dates apply to the distributions declared:

Ex-Distribution Date	Record Date	Payable Date
February 11, 2021	February 12, 2021	February 25, 2021
March 12, 2021	March 15, 2021	March 25, 2021
April 16, 2021	April 19, 2021	April 29, 2021

As of the date of this release, the Fund's shares are trading at a premium to net asset value ("NAV"). When the Fund is trading at a premium, shareholders that participate in the Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "Plan") will generally have their distributions invested in newly issued common shares at a discount to the Fund's market price, as set forth in more detail in the Plan. Additional information about the Plan is included in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. Shareholders who hold their shares through brokers or other financial intermediaries should discuss with their financial intermediaries whether it would be beneficial to participate in the Fund's Plan.

This press release is not for tax reporting purposes but is being provided to announce the amount of the Fund's distributions that have been declared by the Board of Directors. In early 2022, after definitive information is available, the Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV, if applicable, specifying how the distributions paid by the Fund during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder's tax return (e.g., ordinary income, capital gain or return of capital).

The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that is managed by Stone Harbor Investment Partners LP ("Stone Harbor"). The Fund's primary investment objective is to maximize total return, which consists of income and capital appreciation on its investments in emerging markets securities. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets debt, which includes fixed income securities and other instruments, including derivatives, that are economically tied to emerging market countries, that are denominated in the predominant currency of the local market of an emerging market country or whose performance is linked to those countries' markets, currencies, economies or ability to repay loans. The Fund normally expects to invest up to 20% of its total assets in emerging markets equity, which includes securities issued by either single country or regional exchange-traded funds, common stocks, preferred stocks, other equity securities and other instruments (including derivatives) that are economically tied to the equity markets of emerging market countries, that are denominated in the predominant currency of the local market of an emerging market country or whose performance is linked or otherwise related to those countries' markets, currencies, or economies. A security or instrument is economically tied to an emerging market country if it is principally traded on the country's securities markets or if the issuer is organized or principally operates in the country, derives a majority of its income from its operations within the country or has a majority of its assets within the country. 

Stone Harbor Investment Partners LP is a global institutional fixed income investment manager, specializing in credit and asset allocation strategies. The firm's investment strategies are based on fundamental insights, derived from a combination of proprietary research and the in-depth knowledge and specialized experience of the firm's team. Based in New York and founded in 2006, Stone Harbor is an employee-owned partnership that has offices in Chicago, London, and Singapore. For more information, please visit Stone Harbor's website at www.shiplp.com.

For more complete information, please call 877.206.0791 (toll-free) or visit the Fund's website - www.shiplpcef.com.

The Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since its initial public offering, the Fund has traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EDI. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker.

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FAQ

What is the monthly distribution amount for Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (EDI)?

The Fund has declared a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share.

What are the distribution rates for EDI based on its share price and NAV?

The distribution rates are 10.79% based on the current share price of $8.90, and 11.40% based on the NAV of $8.42.

When are the distribution payment dates for EDI?

The distribution payment dates are February 25, March 25, and April 29, 2021, following the respective record dates.

What is the primary investment objective of EDI?

The Fund aims to maximize total return, consisting of income and capital appreciation from investments in emerging markets securities.