Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE:EMD) Shares Sold by Camelot Portfolios LLC

Camelot Portfolios LLC cut its position in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE:EMD) by 21.0% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 40,985 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,891 shares during the period. Camelot Portfolios LLC’s holdings in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund were worth $394,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund during the 4th quarter worth $38,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund during the third quarter worth about $104,000. Mission Hills Financial Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund during the fourth quarter worth about $108,000. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $192,000. Finally, Apollon Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $245,000. 33.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Price Performance

EMD opened at $9.84 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $9.82 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $9.89. Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. has a 1-year low of $8.89 and a 1-year high of $10.33.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 10.98%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 22nd.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Profile

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc is an open ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund invests in fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe.