Morgan Stanley Institutional Asia Opportunity Portfolio Class A (MSAUX)
| Fund Assets | 98.33M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
| Dividend Growth | 101.17% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.99 |
| YTD Return | 6.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.62% |
| 5-Year Return | -25.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.76 |
| 52-Week High | 24.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.54 |
| Holdings | 35 |
| 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 1.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.30%.
Top 10 Holdings
58.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.42% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 8.81% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 7.56% |
| Trip.com Group Ltd ADR | CLV.DE | 5.29% |
| Baidu, Inc. | BIDU | 4.92% |
| Coupang, Inc. | CPNG | 4.73% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | IBN | 4.57% |
| KakaoBank Corp. | 323410 | 4.24% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 4.13% |
| Eternal Limited | ETERNAL | 3.64% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.64379 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 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 |