Morgan Stanley Institutional International Equity Portfolio Class L (MSQLX)
| Fund Assets | 474.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.80% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 49.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 34.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 714.33% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 11.57 |
| YTD Return | 17.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.28 |
| 52-Week High | 15.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 58 |
| Inception Date | Jun 15, 2012 |
About MSQLX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Equity Portfolio Class L is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies based outside the United States. The fund is managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., leveraging the expertise of a seasoned team with a bottom-up, fundamental research approach. Its strategy emphasizes identifying high-quality companies with the potential for sustained returns, as well as value opportunities—cyclical firms trading at attractive valuations. The portfolio typically tilts toward large-cap international stocks and is diversified across multiple sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, and industrials. Notable holdings often include leading multinational firms with robust business models. This fund serves as a tool for investors seeking diversified exposure to developed and emerging international equity markets, complementing domestic holdings within a broader asset allocation framework. By focusing on absolute risk and careful stock selection, the fund aims to provide consistent performance across varying market conditions.
Performance
MSQLX had a total return of 4.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.78%.
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 | $3.91311 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.48053 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.79751 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.46536 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.09607 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $1.36371 | Dec 16, 2019 |