- What does MAPPX invest in?
- This fund primarily directs its capital towards well-established companies, typically those with market valuations aligned with the constituents of the Russell 1000® Growth Index. In its selection process, the investment adviser seeks out businesses that boast strong brand recognition and lasting competitive strengths. The portfolio is permitted to include international equities, potentially encompassing those from developing markets. Additionally, it has the flexibility to invest in a variety of equity securities, and may also acquire privately placed or restricted shares.
- What is the expense ratio of MAPPX?
- Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio (MAPPX) charges an expense ratio of 1.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is MAPPX?
- Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio (MAPPX) manages $278.8M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is MAPPX actively managed or an index fund?
- MAPPX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (MAPPX's is 1.20%) because there's no security selection cost.
- When was MAPPX launched?
- Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio (MAPPX) launched in May 2010 and is managed by Morgan Stanley.
- How has MAPPX performed?
- MAPPX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
