Morgan Stanley Institutional Asia Opportunity Portfolio (MSAUX)
| Fund Assets | 130.43M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 19.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 24.07 |
| YTD Return | 10.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.68% |
| 5-Year Return | -16.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.99 |
| 52-Week High | 24.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2015 |
About MSAUX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Asia Opportunity Portfolio Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to equity markets across Asia, excluding Japan. The fund's primary objective is long-term capital appreciation through investments in high-quality, established, and emerging companies located in this dynamic region. It targets a broad range of companies that mirror the market capitalization spectrum represented by the MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index, offering diversified access to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Distinguished by a concentrated investment approach, the portfolio typically holds around 30 securities, with a notable portion of assets—over half—allocated to its top ten holdings. This reflects a strategy focused on selecting high-conviction opportunities, rather than broad market replication. The fund is managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, leveraging deep regional expertise and rigorous fundamental analysis. This fund plays a significant role in the market as a vehicle for institutional and individual investors seeking a focused, research-driven gateway to Asia’s growth prospects, excluding exposure to Japanese equities. Its investment strategy and portfolio construction make it a prominent choice within the Pacific/Asia ex-Japan equity fund category.
Performance
MSAUX had a total return of 6.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.15%.
Top 10 Holdings
54.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Coupang, Inc. | CPNG | 7.97% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | IBN | 7.17% |
| Trip.com Group Ltd | CLV.DE | 6.44% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.39% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 5.04% |
| Eternal Limited | ETERNAL | 4.88% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.65% |
| Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. | YMM | 4.46% |
| Grab Holdings Limited | GRAB | 4.45% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 4.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.32003 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.21913 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.3364 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.09981 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.19007 | Dec 18, 2017 |