Morgan Stanley Institutional Vitality Portfolio (MSVDX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
6.54
0.00 (0.00%)
Jul 2, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
Fund Assets2.00M
Expense Ratio0.95%
Min. Investment$5,000,000
Turnover27.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.16
Dividend Yield2.41%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close6.54
YTD Return0.12%
1-Year Return24.69%
5-Year Returnn/a
52-Week Low5.19
52-Week High6.89
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings33
Inception DateDec 31, 2021

About MSVDX

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Vitality Portfolio Class I is an actively managed mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S.-based healthcare companies. The fund's core strategy is to seek out firms engaged in the discovery, development, production, or distribution of products and services that capitalize on advances in healthcare. Its investment process emphasizes identifying businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, strong research and development capabilities, and robust new product pipelines. Major holdings often include leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare equipment companies. This portfolio adopts a conviction-weighted approach, resulting in a concentrated mix of holdings, with over half of assets typically allocated to its top ten investments. Managed by an experienced team with deep industry expertise, the fund plays a specialized role within the financial market by offering exposure to innovation within the dynamic healthcare sector. Its focus makes it relevant for investors seeking targeted access to healthcare trends and companies driving medical and scientific advancement.

Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Health
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSVDX
Share Class Class I
Index Russell 3000 TR

Performance

MSVDX had a total return of 24.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.80%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MSVOXClass R60.90%
MSVEXClass A1.30%
MSVMXClass C2.05%

Top 10 Holdings

49.09% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
argenx SEARGX8.03%
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY7.79%
Ascendis Pharma A/SASND5.48%
Nektar TherapeuticsNKTR4.75%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TMO4.28%
Align Technology, Inc.ALGN4.18%
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc.ELVN3.90%
10x Genomics, Inc.TXG3.77%
NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V.NAMS3.57%
Structure Therapeutics Inc.GPCR3.36%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 9, 2026$0.05761Jun 9, 2026
Dec 11, 2025$0.09989Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2024$0.00456Dec 11, 2024
Full Dividend History