Morgan Stanley Institutional Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio Class R6 (MELSX)
| Fund Assets | 155.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 15.58 |
| YTD Return | 2.58% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.40 |
| 52-Week High | 17.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Jan 5, 2015 |
About MELSX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation through investments in emerging market equities. The portfolio primarily allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities issued by companies situated in emerging markets, employing a fundamental bottom-up stock selection process supported by macroeconomic and thematic research on emerging markets. This approach is designed to identify market-leading firms demonstrating strong growth prospects and solid financials. The fund holds a relatively concentrated portfolio, with around 33 holdings as of the latest data, and its top positions include significant stakes in major emerging market companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, MercadoLibre, and ICICI Bank. With total assets under management of approximately $57 million and an expense ratio of 0.95%, the fund offers institutional investors access to dynamic sectors and economies that are poised for long-term development. Since inception in 2015, it has aimed to serve as a dedicated vehicle for gaining exposure to high-potential companies across diverse emerging and frontier markets, playing a notable role in diversified global equity strategies.
Performance
MELSX had a total return of -3.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.42%.
Top 10 Holdings
53.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 7.85% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 5.93% |
| Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC - Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio | n/a | 5.86% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 5.61% |
| Varun Beverages Limited | VBL | 5.34% |
| Localiza Rent a Car S.A. | RENT3 | 4.86% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 4.85% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | BHARTIARTL | 4.73% |
| Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V. | GFNORTEO | 4.49% |
| KEI Industries Limited | KEI | 3.88% |