Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (MSMBX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 218.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.01 |
| YTD Return | 26.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 47.28% |
| 5-Year Return | 48.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.82 |
| 52-Week High | 23.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About MSMBX
Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Class II is a mutual fund focused on providing access to growth-oriented equity securities in emerging market countries. The fund’s primary objective is long-term capital appreciation, achieved by investing in companies that are positioned to benefit from the rapid economic development and evolving markets within the emerging regions. The portfolio is diversified across major emerging economies, with notable holdings in sectors such as technology, financial services, and consumer goods. Leading positions include large international companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, Samsung Electronics, and Alibaba Group, reflecting a strategic emphasis on both innovation and scale within these markets. The fund is managed by allocating assets based on a rigorous analysis of economic, political, and social fundamentals, as well as relative stock valuations within each country. Designed for variable insurance products, the portfolio plays an important role in offering policyholders international diversification and potential for higher long-term returns associated with emerging market equities.
Performance
MSMBX had a total return of 47.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.86%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| MEMEX | Class I | 1.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
45.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 17.26% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 10.03% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.47% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.23% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.12% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 1.86% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 1.81% |
| WEG S.A. | WEGE3 | 1.77% |
| Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V. | GFNORTEO | 1.55% |
| Antofagasta plc | ANTO | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.58123 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.18231 | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.41479 | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | $0.05279 | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | $0.1476 | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | $0.44761 | Jul 7, 2020 |