Morgan Stanley Institutional Asia Opportunity Portfolio Class R6 (MSAYX)
| Fund Assets | 104.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000,000 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
| Dividend Growth | 83.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.86 |
| YTD Return | -9.02% |
| 1-Year Return | -9.77% |
| 5-Year Return | -36.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.23 |
| 52-Week High | 25.17 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 36 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2015 |
About MSAYX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund - Asia Opportunity Portfolio is a diversified mutual fund designed for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic and rapidly evolving economies of Asia, specifically excluding Japan. Its core purpose is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in high-quality, established, and emerging companies throughout the Asia Pacific region. The fund's investment process integrates rigorous analysis of financial strength, sustainable competitive advantages, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, reflecting a modern approach to value creation. With a focus on undervalued firms poised for growth, the portfolio impacts a broad spectrum of industries, from technology and consumer goods to financials and industrials. Managed by an experienced team with deep regional expertise, the fund plays a notable role in global investment portfolios by offering targeted access to Asia’s growth potential, while emphasizing disciplined risk management and sustainability considerations. This makes it a relevant choice for institutional and sophisticated investors aiming to capitalize on Asia’s development story within their broader asset allocation strategies.
Performance
MSAYX had a total return of -9.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.14%.
Top 10 Holdings
55.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.13% |
| Trip.com Group Ltd ADR | CLV.DE | 6.05% |
| Coupang, Inc. | CPNG | 5.96% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | IBN | 5.59% |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Treasury Securities Portfolio | MAMXX | 5.12% |
| Baidu, Inc. | BIDU | 4.83% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.63% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 4.50% |
| Eternal Limited | ETERNAL | 4.11% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 4.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.73088 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.39937 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.06095 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.21913 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.3364 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.01654 | Dec 16, 2019 |