Is MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC (MSD) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 80.1% | |
| Net Margin | 158.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Current Ratio | 1.4 |
| Total Assets | $163M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $7.25 |
| 50-Day MA | $7.62 |
| 200-Day MA | $7.51 |
| Avg Volume | 119K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$6.91
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About MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC (MSD)
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income fund launched and managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. The fund invests in fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. It primarily invests in debt securities of government and government-related issuers, of entities organized to restructure outstanding debt of such issuers and debt securities of corporate issuers in or organized under the laws of emerging countries. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. was formed on May 6, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC (MSD) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC's debt ratio?
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC's key financial metrics?
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC has a market capitalization of $143M, trailing P/E ratio of 6.8, and revenue of $22M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 158.8%. Return on equity stands at 13.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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