About MUOCX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. US Core Portfolio Class C is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to large-cap U.S. equities. The fund primarily seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S.-based companies, typically selecting between 30 and 60 stocks positioned across both value and growth styles. This flexible investment approach combines quantitative models with in-depth stock-specific research to identify companies with attractive valuations, above-average growth potential, and competitive dividend yields.
The portfolio is characterized by significant allocations to leading U.S. sectors, with notable holdings in technology, financial services, consumer discretionary, and communication services. Common top holdings include companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Apple, and JPMorgan Chase. The fund is benchmarked to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, reflecting its focus on broad U.S. equity market exposure. As a Class C share, the fund features a level-load fee structure and annual distribution of dividends. Managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, this fund plays a role in providing core U.S. equity exposure for investors seeking a blend of growth and stability within the large-cap segment of the market.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Large Blend
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MUOCX
Share Class Class C
Index S&P 500 TR
MUOCX had a total return of 9.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.71%.
