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Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Report Source: 2025 2nd Quarter Report

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Stock Analysis EMD

United States N/A Small Cap Report:
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. The company went IPO on 2003-12-02. 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. The company 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. The company 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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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD) Chart

Key Statistics of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD)

Key statistics in the stock market are essential financial indicators that measure a company's performance, valuation, profitability, and risk.

Today's Range

$10.49$10.57

Today's Open

$10.53

Volume

141.75K

P/E Ratio (TTM)

8.60

52 Week Range

$9.60$11.30

Market Cap

599.32M

Avg. Volume

173.94K

Dividend Yield

-

Financial Metrics & Statements of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD)

FAQ's for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD)

  • According to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD) is currently classified as NOT HALAL as of December 2025. The classification is based on an evaluation of the company’s business activities and financial ratios to determine whether it meets Islamic investment guidelines.
  • A stock is Shariah-compliant if the company operates in permissible business activities and meets Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
  • Muslim investors may consider investing in Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc if it meets Shariah compliance standards. Investors typically review the company’s business activities, debt levels, and non-permissible income before making a decision.
  • Musaffa determines the Shariah status of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc by analyzing whether the company’s core business operations are permissible and whether its financial ratios fall within accepted Islamic thresholds.
  • The Shariah compliance status of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc may be updated periodically when new financial statements, earnings reports, or business activity information become available.
  • Yes. A stock that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if the company’s financial ratios exceed Shariah thresholds or its business activities change.
  • You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc on Musaffa’s stock page, where screening results and key financial indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

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