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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD) is a closed-end fund focused on fixed-income securities from developing economies around the world. The fund invests in sovereign and corporate bonds from countries across Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, seeking to capture higher yields available in emerging market debt compared to developed market bonds.
EMD news coverage centers on the updates most relevant to closed-end fund investors. Monthly distribution announcements detail the sources of shareholder payments, distinguishing between net investment income, realized gains, and return of capital. These notifications help income-focused investors track the composition and sustainability of the fund's distributions over time.
The fund's annual stockholder meeting results provide insight into governance matters including board elections and shareholder proposals. As a closed-end fund managed by Western Asset Management Company, EMD's news flow also reflects broader developments affecting the emerging markets debt asset class and the fund's investment approach.
Net asset value updates, portfolio positioning commentary, and premium/discount trends represent key information points for EMD shareholders. The closed-end fund structure means shares trade on the NYSE at prices that may differ from underlying NAV, making these metrics particularly relevant for investors monitoring their positions or considering new investments in the fund.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMD) announced the estimated sources of its upcoming distribution set for
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) has announced estimated sources for its distribution set to occur on March 1, 2023. For the February monthly distribution, the total distribution per share is $0.0800, comprised of $0.0719 from net investment income and a return of capital of $0.0081. For the fiscal year-to-date as of January 31, 2023, the cumulative estimated allocations also show a distribution of $0.0800 per share, with 89.94% attributed to net investment income. The fund cautions that these distributions may involve a return of capital, which does not reflect investment performance. Shareholders should await Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC announced distribution declarations for three closed-end funds under its managed distribution policy for March, April, and May 2023. Key details include:
- SCD: $0.26000 in March, no change from previous distribution.
- BWG: $0.08000 in March, down by $0.01000; stable at $0.08000 for April and May.
- EMD: $0.07000 for March, April, and May, each down by $0.01000 compared to the previous amounts.
Distributions may derive from income or capital gains, with implications for shareholder capital. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV in early 2024 for tax reporting.
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