Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (MEMEX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | n/a |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 211.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.10 |
| YTD Return | 26.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 47.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.88 |
| 52-Week High | 23.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.78 |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About MEMEX
Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Class I is a mutual fund focused on investing in equity securities from emerging market countries. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation, achieved through a diversified portfolio of growth-oriented companies operating in rapidly developing economies across Asia, Latin America, and other global emerging markets. Managed by an experienced team employing both top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up stock selection, the fund targets sectors and companies poised for sustained earnings growth and competitive advantage. The portfolio typically holds 70 to 90 high-conviction stocks, with a significant weighting in some of the largest and most dynamic companies, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tencent Holdings, and Alibaba Group, among others. The investment approach emphasizes quality growth, focusing on businesses with strong balance sheets, robust management, and attractive return profiles. The fund plays an important role in providing investors with exposure to regions and sectors underrepresented in developed markets, harnessing the potential of expanding middle classes and long-term economic development trends within emerging nations.
Performance
MEMEX had a total return of 47.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.91%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| MSMBX | Class Ii | 1.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
45.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 17.26% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 10.03% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.47% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.23% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.12% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 1.86% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 1.81% |
| WEG S.A. | WEGE3 | 1.77% |
| Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V. | GFNORTEO | 1.55% |
| Antofagasta plc | ANTO | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.58907 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.18929 | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.42157 | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | $0.06248 | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | $0.15599 | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | $0.45595 | Jul 7, 2020 |