Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund Q3 2025 Commentary

For the quarter, Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund provided a total return of 8.45% on a net asset value basis, and a total return of 8.50% on a market price basis. The Fund's reference Index, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned 10.64%. Regionally, Asia Ex-Japan detracted from performance. Conversely, Africa & Middle East, Latin America, and Europe-Non-Euro regions contributed to performance.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025

Voya Equity Closed End Funds Declare Distributions

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Investment Management, the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the distributions on the common shares of five of its closed-end funds: Voya Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGA), Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGD), Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund (NYSE: IDE), Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE: IAE), and Voya Emergin.

Business Wire • Nov 17, 2025

Voya Investment Management to host a webcast for the Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund and Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Investment Management, the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc., will host a webcast for the Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE: IAE) and Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE: IHD) on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET. The webinar will feature Susanna Jacob and Chrissy Bargeron. Bargeron is a Client Portfolio Manager on the quantitative equity team helping oversee the equity strat.

Business Wire • Nov 6, 2025

IHD: A Solid Hold That Can Outperform Its Benchmark

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past three years, despite market headwinds. IHD offers a consistently high dividend yield, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking emerging market exposure. Risks include significant exposure to China and Taiwan, and the fund's relatively low trading volume.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 30, 2025

Can Dividends-Satisfy The Rising Demand For Yield?

Global dividends hit a record high in 2024, with $606.1 billion paid in Q2 alone, as tech giants like Meta and Alibaba entered the dividend-paying market. Equity yields remain low compared to bonds, with the FTSE All-World index yielding 1.86% in September 2024, while the FTSE World Government Bond index yield to maturity stood at 3.03%. Dividend-focused strategies can enhance income potential in equity portfolios by prioritising high-dividend-paying sectors and reducing risks of dividend cuts.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2024

IHD: 12% Yield Is Fully Covered, Valuation Is Attractive, But Chinese Exposure Is A Risk

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund is one of the few remaining closed-end funds focusing on emerging markets. Fund's performance history is poor, but it offers a high yield of 12.02%, which is fully covered. Portfolio is diversified, but exposure to China poses a risk. Current valuation at a 13.33% discount on net asset value is reasonable.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 18, 2024

Equity Income Investing Redux

The last 12 months have been difficult for equity income investors. The top 20% of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 Index have returned 13.5% in the 12 months through March.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2024

Voya Increases Distribution Rate on 5 Funds

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Investment Management, the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced an increase in the distribution rate on five funds: Voya Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGA), Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGD), Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund (NYSE: IDE), Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE: IAE), and Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Eq.

Business Wire • Apr 19, 2024

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: Voya Option Income CEFs Go Monthly (April 7, 2024)

9 out of 22 CEF sectors positive on price and 8 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV. Commodities lead while munis lag. Voya option income CEFs go monthly, including IGA (portfolio holding).

Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2024

Very Good News For Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks, including REITs and utilities, have underperformed in recent years. Rising interest rates and increasing costs of capital have contributed to the underperformance. The beginnings of a strong dividend stock rally may have just begun on the back of some very good news.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2024