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.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSIAX
Share Class Class C
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
MSIAX had a total return of 3.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.00%.
