Morgan Stanley Institutional Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio Class C (MEMLX)
| Fund Assets | 155.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| 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 | 14.10 |
| YTD Return | 2.20% |
| 1-Year Return | -4.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.05 |
| 52-Week High | 15.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2015 |
About MEMLX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio Class C is a mutual fund that seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of leading companies based in emerging market countries. The portfolio targets firms with strong competitive positions, robust management capabilities, and solid growth prospects across sectors such as technology, consumer goods, financial services, and healthcare. This diversified exposure allows the fund to capture growth potential across a range of emerging economies, positioning itself to benefit from evolving global economic trends. Key features of this Class C share include a total expense ratio of 2.10% and a deferred sales charge that declines from 1.00% to zero after the first year, providing flexibility for investors seeking access to emerging markets over the medium term. The fund typically holds a concentrated portfolio with approximately 30-40 high-conviction holdings, emphasizing both quantitative and fundamental research in its selection process. Its assets under management exceed $148 million, reflecting its established presence among institutional strategies targeting this segment. Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio Class C plays a significant role in offering professional, actively managed exposure to the diverse dynamics of developing markets.
Performance
MEMLX had a total return of -4.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.72%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
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% |