Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.36% ($0.51/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

9.36%

Payout Ratio

53%

Annual Dividend

$0.51

5-Yr Avg Growth

3.1%

Ex-Dividend Date

Mar 31, 2026

Years of Growth

0

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

—

Market Cap

—

P/E Ratio

5.1

5-Yr Total Return

-11%

52-Week Range

$4.96 – $6.18

Dividend Safety

C · 55/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2025)

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