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EMD

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.

As of 11/13/2025

NAV 1

$11.21

$-0.01 (-0.09%)
 

Market Price 2

$10.61

$-0.04 (-0.38%)
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

15.22%

 
 

YTD Total Return At Market Price

20.83%

 
 

Premium / Discount 4

-5.35%

 

Distribution Rate at NAV 5

10.17%

 

Distribution Rate at Market Price 5

10.74%

 

Overview

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Fund Description

  • Offers an actively managed, leveraged fixed income portfolio that invests primarily in emerging market debt of sovereign and corporate issuers, denominated in both U.S. dollar and local currencies
  • Seeks high current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective
  • Emphasizes team management and extensive credit research expertise to identify attractively priced securities 
Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$651.60 Million
Fund Inception Date 
12/01/2003
Fiscal Year End 
December 31
Listing Exchange 
NYSE - XNYS
Benchmark 
JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified
Investment Style 
Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification 
Emerging Markets Hard Currency Debt Funds
Morningstar Category 
Emerging Markets Bond
Dividends
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV5  As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily)
10.17%
Distribution Rate at Market Price5  As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily)
10.74%
Expenses & Fees 7
As of 12/31/2024
Management Charge 
1.17%
Additional Expenses6 
0.14%
Sub Total 
1.31%
Interest Expenses 
2.24%
Income Tax Expense 
0.00%
Pure Gross Expense Ratio 
3.55%
Identifiers
Ticker 
EMD
NAV Symbol 
XEMDX
CUSIP Code 
95766A101
Trading Characteristics
As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily)
Daily Volume 
206,139

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
PETROLEOS 5.35% 02/12/28
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.82
Market Value ($) 
15,543,540
Quantity 
15,500,000
Security Name 
ROMANIAN GOVERNMENT INTERNATIO 3.6250% Mat 03/27/2032
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.78
Market Value ($) 
15,216,622
Quantity 
16,840,000
Security Name 
KAZMUNAYGAS NATIONAL CO 3.5000% Mat 04/14/2033
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.73
Market Value ($) 
14,785,692
Quantity 
16,300,000
Security Name 
REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA 4.1250% Mat 07/09/2035
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.67
Market Value ($) 
14,270,900
Quantity 
20,300,000
Security Name 
Petrobras 6.8500% Mat 06/05/2115
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.56
Market Value ($) 
13,316,317
Quantity 
13,800,000
Security Name 
MEXICAN BONOS 5.7500% Mat 03/05/2026
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.37
Market Value ($) 
11,667,532
Quantity 
218,080,000
Security Name 
FEDERAL REP OF ETHIOPIA 6.6250% Mat 12/11/2025
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.35
Market Value ($) 
11,525,134
Quantity 
10,900,000
Security Name 
REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA 9.1250% Mat 11/26/2049
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.34
Market Value ($) 
11,404,151
Quantity 
13,560,000
Security Name 
URUGUAY GOVERNMENT INTERNATION 5.7500% Mat 10/28/2034
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.31
Market Value ($) 
11,199,574
Quantity 
10,408,526
Security Name 
HUNGARY GOVERNMENT INTERNATION 5.5000% Mat 03/26/2036
Sector Name 
Weight (%) 
1.30
Market Value ($) 
11,125,107
Quantity 
11,000,000

Portfolio holdings are based on total portfolio, and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. Any negative allocations or allocations in excess of 100% are primarily due to unsettled trade activities.

Derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Monthly

Rates and Yields

Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
Distribution Rate
As of 11/13/2025
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
10.17%
At Market Price 
10.74%

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
11/20/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
11/20/2025
Payable Date  
12/01/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.095
Record Date  
10/24/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
10/24/2025
Payable Date  
11/03/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.095
Record Date  
09/23/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
09/23/2025
Payable Date  
10/01/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.095
Record Date  
08/22/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
08/22/2025
Payable Date  
09/02/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.095
Record Date  
07/24/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
07/24/2025
Payable Date  
08/01/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.095
Record Date  
06/23/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/23/2025
Payable Date  
07/01/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.095
Record Date  
05/22/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
05/22/2025
Payable Date  
06/02/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.09
Record Date  
04/23/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
04/23/2025
Payable Date  
05/01/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.09
Record Date  
03/24/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
03/24/2025
Payable Date  
04/01/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.09
Record Date  
02/21/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
02/21/2025
Payable Date  
03/03/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.0875
Record Date  
01/24/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/24/2025
Payable Date  
02/03/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.0875

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 52-2405527
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Jan 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 22
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 21
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 21
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 21
Ordinary Dividends  
0.070262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014238
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.072756
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.014744
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.845638
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.171362
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
87.33%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Pricing

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 11/13/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 11/13/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/13/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$11.21
NAV Change1 
$-0.01
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.09%
Market Price2 
$10.61
Market Price Change2 
$-0.04
Market Price Change (%)2 
-0.38%

52-Week Range

Highest NAV 
$11.22
Highest Market Price 
$10.65
Lowest NAV 
$9.94
Lowest Market Price 
$8.72

Premium / Discount

As of 11/13/2025
Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close 
-5.35%

Premium/Discount

Historical Premium/Discount 4

As of 11/13/2025 Updated Daily

Press Releases

Documents

Fund Literature

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Factsheet - Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.

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Closed-End Funds Product Guide

Regulatory Documents

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Annual Report - Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc

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Semi-Annual Report - Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc

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Policy and Procedures - Audit Committee Charter

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Policy and Procedures - Compensation Committee Charter

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Policy and Procedures - Nominating Committee Charter February 2024

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Nominating Committee Charter

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RIT, ESD, SBW, BWG - Section 19 Notice as of May 29, 2015

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Section 19 Notice - EMD and BWG (12/01/20)

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Section 19 Notice - SCD, EMD and BWG (12/31/20)

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc

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Risks

What Are the Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Leverage increases the volatility of investment returns and subjects investments to magnified losses and a decline in value. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance.