Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Mkts Dbt I (MEMNX)

Fund Assets	n/a
Expense Ratio	1.10%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	n/a
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	7.46%
Dividend Growth	-53.35%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 8, 2026

Previous Close	5.29
YTD Return	5.09%
1-Year Return	11.91%
5-Year Return	18.77%
52-Week Low	5.08
52-Week High	5.70
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	346
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.

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MEMNX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global

Performance

MEMNX had a total return of 11.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.34%.

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%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 8, 2026	$0.39253	Jul 8, 2026
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

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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