Morgan Stanley Inst International Eq L (MSQLX)

Fund Assets	175.70M
Expense Ratio	1.80%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	46.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.62
Dividend Yield	9.23%
Dividend Growth	74.31%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	6.68
YTD Return	6.32%
1-Year Return	-41.33%
5-Year Return	-36.29%
52-Week Low	5.93
52-Week High	11.95
Beta (5Y)	0.87
Holdings	48
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.

• Fund Family: Morgan Stanley
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MSQLX
• Share Class: Class L
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

MSQLX had a total return of -41.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.47%.

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 Intl M	1.36%
FZABX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl Z	0.72%
FDIKX	Fidelity	Fidelity Diversified International K	0.59%
FADCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl C	1.86%
FDVAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl A	1.11%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MIQPX	Class R6	0.91%
MSIQX	Class I	0.95%
MIQBX	Class A	1.24%
MSECX	Class C	2.05%

Top 10 Holdings

35.48% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	4.92%
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	4.01%
Keyence Corporation	6861	4.00%
Safran SA	SAF	3.84%
L'Oréal S.A.	OR	3.50%
Deutsche Börse AG	DB1	3.26%
Shell plc	SHEL	3.14%
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	3.07%
AstraZeneca PLC	AZN	2.89%
London Stock Exchange Group plc	LSEG	2.84%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 16, 2025	$5.38287	Dec 16, 2025
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

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Last checked:

Sep 28, 2026

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