About MFAPX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Advantage Portfolio Class A is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing chiefly in established companies outside the United States. The portfolio focuses on international large-cap growth stocks, typically selecting companies with strong competitive advantages, robust financials, and potential for sustained growth. It applies a disciplined investment process that integrates analysis of disruptive change, financial strength, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in security selection. The fund's holdings span across multiple developed markets—including Europe and Asia—impacting a broad range of industries such as consumer discretionary, technology, and industrials. A significant portion of its assets is concentrated in its top ten holdings, highlighting a high-conviction approach. Benchmarked against the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index, the fund serves investors seeking diversified exposure to high-quality international equities within the foreign large growth category, making it a notable vehicle for accessing global equity markets beyond the U.S.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MFAPX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
MFAPX had a total return of 4.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.08%.
