Morgan Stanley Institutional Asia Opportunity Portfolio (MSAYX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
24.75
+0.10 (0.41%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets104.42M
Expense Ratio1.05%
Min. Investment$10,000,000
Turnover20.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.73
Dividend Yield2.97%
Dividend Growth83.01%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close24.65
YTD Return13.38%
1-Year Return7.05%
5-Year Return-15.84%
52-Week Low19.23
52-Week High26.23
Beta (5Y)0.69
Holdings36
Inception DateDec 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.

Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSAYX
Share Class Class R6
Index MSCI AC Asia ex Japan NR USD

Performance

MSAYX had a total return of 7.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.20%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MSAQXClass I1.10%
MSAUXClass A1.45%
MSAWXClass C2.20%

Top 10 Holdings

58.77% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited233010.43%
SK hynix Inc.0006608.82%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.0059307.57%
Trip.com Group LtdCLV.DE5.30%
Baidu, Inc.BIDU5.06%
Coupang, Inc.CPNG4.86%
ICICI Bank LimitedIBN4.70%
KakaoBank Corp.3234104.25%
Meituan36904.14%
Eternal LimitedETERNAL3.64%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$0.73088Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2024$0.39937Dec 16, 2024
Dec 15, 2023$0.06095Dec 15, 2023
Dec 17, 2021$0.21913Dec 17, 2021
Dec 16, 2020$0.3364Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2019$0.01654Dec 16, 2019
Full Dividend History