Morgan Stanley Institutional International Equity Portfolio Class C (MSECX)
| Fund Assets | 474.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 49.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 35.11% |
| Dividend Growth | 763.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 11.18 |
| YTD Return | 17.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.97 |
| 52-Week High | 14.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 58 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2015 |
About MSECX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Equity Portfolio Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based outside the United States. The portfolio primarily targets non-U.S. issuers, drawing from both developed and select emerging markets to offer broad international diversification. The management team employs a bottom-up investment approach, seeking to identify high-quality businesses with strong or improving returns on operating capital employed, robust recurring cash flows, and capable management, all purchased at attractive valuations relative to their long-term fair value. The fund typically blends investments in established, high-quality compounders with value-oriented opportunities, adjusting portfolio allocations in response to changing market conditions and valuations. Its sector and geographic exposures are determined through rigorous fundamental research rather than fixed allocations, resulting in a dynamic and flexible portfolio construction. This fund serves investors looking for exposure to international equities and diversification beyond U.S. markets, leveraging Morgan Stanley's global expertise and disciplined, research-driven process.
Performance
MSECX had a total return of 3.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.18%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FADIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund - Class M | 1.37% |
| FZABX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund - Class Z | 0.73% |
| FDIKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Diversified International Fund - Class K | 0.51% |
| FADCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund - Class C | 1.87% |
| FDVAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund - Class A | 1.12% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SAP SE | SAP | 3.91% |
| L'Oréal S.A. | OR | 3.35% |
| Keyence Corporation | 6861 | 2.58% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.52% |
| KONE Oyj | KNEBV | 2.49% |
| Capgemini SE | CAP | 2.45% |
| Safran SA | SAF | 2.35% |
| Halma plc | HLMA | 2.32% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.29% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | $3.87573 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.44874 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.78479 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.43636 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.06905 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $1.32628 | Dec 16, 2019 |