Morgan Stanley Institutional International Advantage Portfolio Class L (MSALX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.58
+0.04 (0.16%)
Jun 30, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
21.00%
Fund Assets 2.81B
Expense Ratio 1.85%
Min. Investment $1,000
Turnover 26.00%
Dividend (ttm) n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Dividend Growth n/a
Payout Frequency n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Previous Close 25.54
YTD Return 16.59%
1-Year Return 21.00%
5-Year Return 36.13%
52-Week Low 20.20
52-Week High 25.58
Beta (5Y) 1.13
Holdings 35
Inception Date Dec 28, 2010

About MSALX

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Advantage Portfolio Class L is a mutual fund focused on international large-cap growth equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in high-quality, established companies outside of the United States. The fund leverages a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio strategy, targeting firms that the investment team believes possess sustainable competitive advantages and are undervalued at the time of purchase. The portfolio often includes leaders in consumer cyclical, technology, industrial, and healthcare sectors, with significant positions in companies like Hermes International, ASML Holding, and MercadoLibre. The investment process integrates analysis of financial strength along with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, aiming to identify businesses resilient to disruptive change. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to established international markets and diverse sector opportunities beyond U.S. borders, typically maintaining a large active share relative to its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index.

Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Foreign Large Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSALX
Share Class Class L
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD

Performance

MSALX had a total return of 21.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.21%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol Provider Name Expense Ratio
FTAEX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class A 1.20%
FTEIX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class I 0.95%
FTCEX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class C 1.95%
FTIEX Fidelity Fidelity Total International Equity Fund 0.95%
FIEZX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class Z 0.80%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
IDVSX Class R6 0.89%
MFAIX Class I 1.00%
MFAPX Class A 1.28%
MSIAX Class C 2.00%

Top 10 Holdings

55.80% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Hermès International Société en commandite par actions RMS 9.40%
DSV A/S DSV 7.30%
Spotify Technology S.A. SPOT 7.25%
Moncler S.p.A. MONC 6.17%
MercadoLibre, Inc. MELI 4.89%
Schneider Electric S.E. SU 4.73%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited 2330 4.68%
L'Oréal S.A. OR 3.91%
Keyence Corporation 6861 3.85%
ICICI Bank Limited IBN 3.63%
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