The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. - Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio (MBDBX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 16.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 40.63% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.19 |
| YTD Return | 4.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 18.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.86 |
| 52-Week High | 5.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.41 |
| Holdings | 346 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About MBDBX
Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio Class II is a mutual fund specializing in emerging markets bonds. Its primary objective is to achieve high total return by investing predominantly in the debt securities of emerging market governments, quasi-sovereigns, and corporations. The fund actively allocates across various regions, with significant exposure to Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, reflecting the diverse nature of the global emerging markets bond landscape. This portfolio plays a crucial role in the financial market by offering diversification and access to higher-yielding fixed income securities relative to developed markets, while managing the unique risks associated with developing economies. Notable features include a concentrated portfolio, with the top ten holdings accounting for over 40% of assets, and the use of both sovereign and derivative securities to manage interest rate and currency exposures. The fund is managed by a team of seasoned professionals and is tailored for variable insurance products, serving investors seeking to integrate emerging market debt exposure into broader asset allocation strategies.
Performance
MBDBX had a total return of 14.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.27%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| MEMNX | Class I | 1.10% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC - Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Securities Portfolio | MSUXX | 4.29% |
| Tanzania 2024 Term Loan A2 | n/a | 3.33% |
| REPUBLIC OF SURINAME INT - Suriname Government International Bond | SURINM.8.5 11.06.35 144A | 1.57% |
| Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname NV 2025 Revolver | n/a | 1.57% |
| Chile Government International Bonds | CHILE.2.55 07.27.33 | 1.40% |
| Nigeria Government International Bonds | NGERIA.10.375 12.09.34 REGS | 1.28% |
| FEDERAL REP OF ETHIOPIA - Ethiopia International Bond | ETHOPI.6.625 12.11.24 REGS | 1.25% |
| Romania Government International Bonds | ROMANI.5.75 03.24.35 REGS | 1.23% |
| Egypt Government International Bonds | EGYPT.8.75 09.30.51 REGS | 1.15% |
| REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA - Angolan Government International Bond | ANGOL.9.875 10.15.35 REGS | 1.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.83826 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.59607 | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.47338 | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | $0.44955 | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | $0.38568 | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | $0.33473 | Jul 7, 2020 |