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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc
About EMD
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (the Fund) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current income, and its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. It invests primarily in the United States (U.S.) dollar and non-United States dollar denominated debt securities of issuers in emerging market countries. The Fund invests at least 80% of its managed assets in debt securities of issuers in emerging market countries. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in non-debt securities and non-emerging market issuers, including equity securities. It may invest in securities denominated in currencies of emerging market countries. The Fund seeks to maintain an average portfolio duration between 20% above and 20% below the average duration of the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified. Its investment manager is Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC.
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Market Capitalisation
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Price-earnings ratio
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Dividend yield
10.68%
Volume
246.32K
High today
$10.70
Low today
$10.45
Open price
$10.66
52-week high
$11.30
52-week low
$9.41
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What is the ticker symbol of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc?
The ticker symbol for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc is EMD.
How much is one share of EMD?
One share of EMD is valued at $10.51 as of 16 May 2026.
Does EMD pay dividends?
Yes, EMD does pay dividends.
What is the dividend yield for EMD?
The dividend yield for EMD is 10.68% as of 16 May 2026.
What is the P/E ratio of EMD?
The Price to Earnings ratio of EMD is 6.13.
What is the Earnings Per Share of EMD?
The Earnings Per Share of EMD is $1.74.
What is the 52-week high for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc stock?
The Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc 52-week high stock price is $11.30.
What is the 52-week low for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc stock?
The Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc 52-week low stock price is $9.41.
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