Morgan Stanley Institutional US Core Portfolio (MUOAX)
| Fund Assets | 415.09M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.05% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 33.03 |
| YTD Return | 12.88% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 112.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.15 |
| 52-Week High | 33.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | May 27, 2016 |
About MUOAX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. US Core Portfolio Class A is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. large-cap equities. Designed for investors seeking exposure to both growth and value styles, the fund actively manages a concentrated portfolio—typically holding between 30 to 60 companies—selected through a flexible approach that blends quantitative models with rigorous, stock-specific research. This strategy aims to capitalize on opportunities regardless of whether value or growth is in favor, emphasizing stocks with attractive valuations, above-average appreciation potential, and competitive dividend yields. The fund’s sector allocation is diversified across key areas of the U.S. economy, with significant weightings typically in technology, financial services, and consumer-oriented industries. Managed by an experienced investment team, the fund seeks to outperform its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, but its risk-return characteristics and performance will vary with market conditions. As a large blend fund, it plays a role in providing core U.S. equity exposure within a diversified investment portfolio, appealing to investors looking for an actively managed alternative to passive index investments.
Performance
MUOAX had a total return of 19.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.90%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
59.63% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 10.89% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.09% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 6.04% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.82% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.71% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.59% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 5.23% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 4.68% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | AMP | 4.43% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 4.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | $0.01515 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | $0.01024 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $0.05388 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $0.15185 | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.12101 | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Dec 11, 2017 | $0.02234 | Dec 11, 2017 |