Morgan Stanley Institutional International Advantage Portfolio Class C (MSIAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.65B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.00% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 26.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 24.90 |
| YTD Return | 1.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.59% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.87 |
| 52-Week High | 25.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 36 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2015 |
About MSIAX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Advantage Portfolio Class C is a mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in established, high-quality companies outside the United States. The fund follows an actively managed strategy, targeting international equities from developed and emerging markets, with a focus on companies believed to have durable competitive advantages and strong growth prospects. The investment approach integrates evaluation of financial strength and sustainability factors, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, to identify undervalued opportunities at the time of purchase. The portfolio typically exhibits a concentrated position, with a significant proportion of assets allocated to its top holdings, reflecting a high-conviction approach. Designed for investors seeking exposure to large-cap international growth stocks, the fund serves as a tool for portfolio diversification beyond U.S. borders and provides access to sectors and geographies that can drive global economic trends. This share class features a deferred sales charge that declines after the first year and maintains an expense structure consistent with industry standards for similar actively managed international equity funds.
Performance
MSIAX had a total return of 6.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.56%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTAEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class A | 1.20% |
| FTEIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class I | 0.95% |
| FTCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class C | 1.95% |
| FTIEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total International Equity Fund | 0.91% |
| FIEZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class Z | 0.80% |
Top 10 Holdings
57.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hermès International Société en commandite par actions | RMS | 8.03% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. | SPOT | 7.59% |
| DSV A/S | DSV | 6.88% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 6.59% |
| Moncler S.p.A. | MONC | 5.39% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 5.27% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.68% |
| L'Oréal S.A. | OR | 4.60% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 4.44% |
| Keyence Corporation | 6861 | 4.10% |