Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund

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On January 28, 2021, the Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (NYSE: EDI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share for shareholders on record as of January 15, 2021. This managed distribution policy allows the Fund to pay distributions utilizing capital gains, offering flexibility in distributions. The current distribution's breakdown shows 78.37% from net investment income, 0.00% from net realized short- and long-term capital gains, and 21.63% as a return of capital. The Board will monitor the distribution level to adapt to market conditions.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.08 per share indicates ongoing returns to shareholders.
• Managed distribution policy allows for greater flexibility in capital gain utilization.

Negative

• 21.63% of the current distribution is a return of capital, potentially indicating sustainability concerns.
• No net realized short-term or long-term capital gains; reliance on net investment income may pose risks.

DENVER, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 28, 2021, the Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (NYSE: EDI) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, will pay a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.08 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2021.  The Fund, acting in accordance with an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission and with approval of its Board of Trustees, adopted a managed distribution policy under which the Fund may utilize capital gains, where applicable, as part of regular monthly cash distributions to its shareholders. This policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize capital gains and to distribute those gains to shareholders.

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated in the table.  In addition, the table shows the percentages of the total distribution amount per share attributable to (i) net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source.  These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.

Current Distribution from:
	Per Share ($)	%
Net Investment Income	0.0627	78.37%
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	0.0000	0.00%
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	0.0000	0.00%
Return of Capital or other Capital Source	0.0173	21.63%
Total (per common share)	0.0800	100.00%
Fiscal Year-to-Date Cumulative
Distributions from1:
	Per Share ($)	%
Net Investment Income	0.1234	77.13%
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	0.0000	0.00%
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	0.0000	0.00%
Return of Capital or other Capital Source	0.0366	22.87%
Total (per common share)	0.1600	100.00%

Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net income and net realized capital gains, therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will reduce the Fund's net asset value per share.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates, may change over time and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.  The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last day of the month prior to distribution declaration date.

Fund Performance & Distribution Information

Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of NAV^	11.18%
Cumulative Distribution Rate as a Percentage of NAV*	1.86%
Cumulative Total Return as a Percentage of NAV**	6.39%
Average Annual Total Return***	5.46%

^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2020 and the January 28, 2021 distribution.

*Based on the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2020 and includes distributions through January 28, 2021.

** Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions at NAV for the period December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

***Average Annual Total Return represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five year period ending December 31, 2020.  Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions at NAV.

While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund.  The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.

The Fund's Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any distributions made pursuant to the Fund's distribution policy and considers the income earned and capital gain realized by the Fund, as well as the Fund's available capital.  The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration, among other things, the Fund's net asset value and market conditions.  The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification, suspension or termination by the Board of Trustees at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.  The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

¹ The Fund's fiscal year is December 1 to November 30.  Information shown is for the period beginning December 1, 2020.

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FAQ

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

The Fund announced a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share.

When will the distribution be paid to shareholders of Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (EDI)?

The distribution will be paid on January 28, 2021, to shareholders recorded by January 15, 2021.

What percentage of the distribution for EDI comes from net investment income?

78.37% of the current distribution comes from net investment income.

How much of the distribution from EDI is classified as a return of capital?

21.63% of the current distribution is classified as a return of capital.

What are the implications of a return of capital for EDI shareholders?

A return of capital means that some of the invested money is being returned to shareholders, which can impact the net asset value.