About MIOIX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Opportunity Portfolio Class I is an institutional mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in high-quality companies headquartered outside the United States. The fund targets both established and emerging market stocks, focusing on those the portfolio managers believe are undervalued yet possess sustainable competitive advantages and strong growth potential. It emphasizes sectors such as consumer discretionary, technology, and industrials, with a disciplined selection process that integrates analysis of financial strength, potential for disruptive innovation, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
The portfolio is typically concentrated, with a significant proportion of assets allocated to its top holdings, reflecting a high-conviction approach. Managed by an experienced investment team, the fund belongs to the Foreign Large Growth category, seeking opportunities across diverse international markets. Its role in the financial market is to provide institutional investors exposure to international equities poised for above-average earnings and sales growth, offering diversification benefits and the potential for capital growth beyond U.S. borders.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MIOIX
Share Class Class I
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
MIOIX had a total return of 7.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.27%.