About MAPLX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Advantage Portfolio Class L is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in established, large-cap companies that exhibit strong brand recognition, sustainable competitive advantages, high return on capital, and robust balance sheets. Its portfolio is constructed through a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach, with a focus on both growth and value opportunities across diversified sectors. Notably, the portfolio displays a significant orientation toward technology and consumer-focused companies, with top holdings including names like Cloudflare, Snowflake, Shopify, DoorDash, and Uber Technologies. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 1000 Growth and S&P 500 indices, aiming to outperform through selective stock picking and risk-adjusted growth. Additionally, the fund considers environmental and social responsibility in its investment process, targeting companies that demonstrate responsible business practices. With a relatively concentrated portfolio—over 60% allocated to its top 10 holdings—and an expense ratio of 0.99%, the fund offers exposure to U.S. large-cap growth equities, playing a prominent role for investors seeking access to leading innovative and socially conscious corporations in the equity market.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Large Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MAPLX
Share Class Class L
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR
MAPLX had a total return of 52.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.14%.
