Morgan Stanley Inst Intl Advtg L (MSALX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.51
-0.18 (-0.70%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets2.15B
Expense Ratio1.85%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover13.00%
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close25.69
YTD Return1.31%
1-Year Return0.04%
5-Year Return-3.93%
52-Week Low22.14
52-Week High26.24
Beta (5Y)1.16
Holdings30
Inception DateDec 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
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
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 0.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.56%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FTAEXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity A1.20%
FTEIXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I0.95%
FTCEXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C1.95%
FTIEXFidelityFidelity Total International Equity Fund0.91%
FIEZXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity Z0.80%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
IDVSXClass R60.90%
MFAIXClass I1.00%
MFAPXClass A1.30%
MSIAXClass C2.05%

Top 10 Holdings

62.37% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23309.98%
ASML Holding N.V.ASML7.26%
Hermès International Société en commandite par actionsRMS7.03%
DSV A/SDSV7.02%
Moncler S.p.A.MONC6.27%
Spotify Technology S.A.SPOT6.00%
Keyence Corporation68615.14%
Schneider Electric S.E.SU5.01%
L'Oréal S.A.OR4.91%
MercadoLibre, Inc.MELI3.74%
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