The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. - Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio (MEMNX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.03% |
| Dividend Growth | 40.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Previous Close | n/a |
| YTD Return | 3.70% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.58 |
| 52-Week High | 5.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 340 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About MEMNX
Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio Class I is a diversified open-end fixed income fund designed specifically for variable insurance products. The portfolio seeks to provide a high total return by investing primarily in debt securities issued by government, government-related, and, to a lesser extent, corporate issuers located in emerging market or developing countries. It adheres to an investment policy of allocating at least 80% of its assets to these securities, offering exposure to the growth potential and yield characteristics of emerging markets fixed income sectors. Structured as a portfolio available to insurance companies for funding variable annuities and variable life insurance policies, the fund is not available directly to retail investors, and shares are issued without sales charges or redemption fees. The fund plays a significant role in providing diversification benefits within insurance-based investment platforms, enabling policyholders to participate in the opportunities and risks associated with emerging market debt while managing overall portfolio volatility. Experienced portfolio managers and a dedicated emerging markets debt team guide investment selection, leveraging in-depth research and a global perspective to navigate the complexities of rapidly evolving economies.
Performance
MEMNX had a total return of 15.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.16%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| MBDBX | Class Ii | 1.15% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania 2024 Term Loan A2 | n/a | 3.40% |
| Ukraine Government International Bond | UKRAIN.0 05.31.41 REGS | 2.70% |
| Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC - Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Securities Portfolio | MSUXX | 2.44% |
| FEDERAL REP OF ETHIOPIA - Ethiopia International Bond | ETHOPI.6.625 12.11.24 REGS | 1.80% |
| Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname NV 2025 Revolver | n/a | 1.74% |
| Ecuador Government International Bonds | n/a | 1.35% |
| Romania Government International Bonds | ROMANI.5.75 03.24.35 REGS | 1.26% |
| Nigeria Government International Bonds | NGERIA.10.375 12.09.34 REGS | 1.25% |
| REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO - Montenegro Government International Bond | MONTEN.4.875 04.01.32 REGS | 1.17% |
| Hungary Government International Bonds | REPHUN.5.5 03.26.36 REGS | 1.11% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.84151 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.59904 | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.47647 | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | $0.45343 | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | $0.38975 | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | $0.33893 | Jul 7, 2020 |