- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.84)
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.09 per share
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income stock upgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jun 05, 2026)
The Western Asset Emerging Markets Income stock price gained 0.0966% on the last trading day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026), rising from $10.35 to $10.36. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.07% from a day low at $10.25 to a day high of $10.36. The price has risen in 5 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.48% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -269 thousand shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 . You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 4.27% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $10.39 and $11.62 at the end of this 3-month period.
EMD Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 04, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.0966%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Western Asset Emerging Markets Income stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $10.51 and $10.65. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Western Asset Emerging Markets Income stock
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income finds support from accumulated volume at $10.00 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.110 between high and low, or 1.07%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.67%
Our recommended stop-loss: $9.78 (-5.56%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (EMD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc to open at $10.32, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $10.27 and $10.45, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.171 (+/-1.66%) up or down from last closing price. If Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.66% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $10.45 (0.87%) than the support at $10.00 (3.47%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc stock A Buy?
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.770
Hold/Accumulate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $10.32 ( 0.354%).
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EMD Performance
Trading levels for EMD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 10.43 | 0.708% |
| R2 | 10.39 | 0.302% |
| R1 | 10.37 | 0.0517% |
| Price | 10.36 | |
| S1 | 10.28 | -0.760% |
| S2 | 10.26 | -1.01% |
| S3 | 10.21 | -1.42% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 10.75 | 3.76% |
| R2 | 10.74 | 3.67% |
| R1 | 10.45 | 0.87% |
| Price | 10.36 | |
| S1 | 10.00 | -3.47% |
| S2 | 9.66 | -6.76% |
| S3 | 9.62 | -7.14% |
EMD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | $0.0900 | 0.93% |
| 2 | Feb 19, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | May 01, 2025 | $0.0900 | 0.95% |
| 3 | Feb 19, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Apr 01, 2025 | $0.0900 | 0.91% |
| 4 | Nov 19, 2024 | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 | $0.0875 | 0.89% |
| 5 | Nov 19, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | $0.0875 | 0.89% |
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