About MSDQX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in global emerging markets, explicitly excluding China and Hong Kong. The fund aims to capture growth opportunities across a broad range of developing economies by utilizing a diversified, core investment approach. It typically holds a concentrated portfolio of 60–85 stocks, selected through a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up fundamental research. The portfolio spans diverse sectors and market capitalizations, with notable concentrations in technology, financial services, and consumer industries. Top holdings often include leading companies from regions such as Taiwan, South Korea, and India. The fund is benchmarked against the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Net Index, offering investors exposure to emerging market growth while excluding the unique risk factors associated with the Chinese market. Managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the fund targets socially conscious companies that demonstrate environmental responsibility in their operations, enhancing its appeal to investors with sustainability considerations.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSDQX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI EM EX CHINA NR USD
MSDQX had a total return of 25.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 24.60%.