About MSIQX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Equity Portfolio Class I is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund targets large-cap stocks across developed international markets, emphasizing a 'foreign large blend' approach which balances growth and value characteristics. Notable portfolio sectors include technology, industrials, healthcare, and consumer defensive, with top holdings such as SAP SE, L'Oréal SA, Keyence Corp, and AstraZeneca PLC, collectively comprising over a quarter of the fund’s assets. This fund leverages rigorous fundamental analysis and strict investment criteria to identify businesses with strong or improving returns on operating capital, robust cash flows, and effective management teams. Its diversified geographic allocation spans key markets in Europe, Asia, and other developed economies, closely tracking benchmarks like the MSCI EAFE Index to reflect broad international market trends. Designed for institutional investors, the fund's disciplined process and experienced management team position it as a significant player in global equity investment strategies.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSIQX
Share Class Class I
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
MSIQX had a total return of 19.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 18.26%.
