Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

Morgan Stanley closed-end funds have declared quarterly dividends for MSD and EDD. MSD will pay $0.19 per share, while EDD will pay $0.12 per share. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2025 will be made after the end of the year. Investors should consult a legal or tax professional for information concerning their individual situation. Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Funds.

Morgan Stanley closed-end funds, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD) and Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD), have declared their quarterly dividends. MSD will pay $0.19 per share, while EDD will pay $0.12 per share, effective on July 15, 2025 [1][2].

The dividends are based on net investment income and are subject to federal income tax regulations. It is possible that all or a portion of the Funds’ fiscal year 2025 dividend may be a return of capital, and the final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2025 will be made after the end of the year [1][2].

The amount of dividends paid by each of the Funds may vary from time to time, and past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts [1][2]. Investors are advised to consult a legal or tax professional for information concerning their individual situation, as Morgan Stanley Investment Management does not provide tax advice [1][2].

Investing in closed-end funds involves risk, and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Funds [1][2].

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250620252374/en/Certain-Morgan-Stanley-Closed-End-Funds-Declare-Quarterly-Dividends
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/MSD/certain-morgan-stanley-closed-end-funds-declare-quarterly-bhjy8wp65h7l.html