Morgan Stanley Long Duration Government Opportunities Fund Class I (USGDX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
7.16
+0.04 (0.56%)
Feb 13, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
Fund Assets229.04M
Expense Ratio0.49%
Min. Investment$5,000,000
Turnover520.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.36
Dividend Yield5.04%
Dividend Growth0.14%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 28, 2026
Previous Close7.12
YTD Return1.56%
1-Year Return15.78%
5-Year Return-0.98%
52-Week Low6.25
52-Week High7.16
Beta (5Y)0.40
Holdings184
Inception DateJul 28, 1997

About USGDX

Morgan Stanley Long Duration Government Opportunities Fund Class I is an open-end mutual fund specializing in long-duration U.S. government securities. The fund's primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income while maintaining safety of principal. It targets an average portfolio duration of at least ten years, positioning it to benefit from movements in long-term interest rates. A defining feature of the fund is its strong focus on agency mortgage-backed securities, which make up the majority of its holdings. The portfolio also includes collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), fixed-rate passthroughs, hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages, and a smaller allocation to other government-backed assets and cash equivalents. This approach leverages the team's expertise in prepayment analysis and security structure selection, aiming to reduce credit risk while seeking yields that exceed benchmark levels. The fund is designed for institutional investors, requiring a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 for Class I shares. It plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to high-quality, long-duration government debt as part of a diversified fixed income strategy. As a member of the Morningstar Long Government category, it is used to manage interest rate sensitivity and duration in complex portfolios.

Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Long Government
Performance Rating High
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol USGDX
Share Class I
Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

USGDX had a total return of 15.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.70%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
USGAXA0.85%
USGCXL1.12%
MSGVXClass C1.62%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 28, 2026$0.02872Jan 28, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.03779Dec 31, 2025
Nov 25, 2025$0.02757Nov 25, 2025
Oct 29, 2025$0.03166Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025$0.03206Sep 26, 2025
Aug 27, 2025$0.02824Aug 27, 2025
Full Dividend History