- What does MFAIX invest in?
- This fund primarily targets investments in established, internationally-based companies, generally those with market capitalizations akin to firms listed in the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index. A substantial portion of its portfolio, typically 80% or more, is dedicated to securities issued by entities located outside the United States. Its holdings may encompass a variety of foreign equity investments, including those within emerging markets, and it also has the flexibility to invest in privately placed and restricted securities.
- What is the expense ratio of MFAIX?
- Morgan Stanley Insti Fd International Advantage Port Cl I (MFAIX) charges an expense ratio of 1.00%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is MFAIX?
- Morgan Stanley Insti Fd International Advantage Port Cl I (MFAIX) manages $2.75B 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 MFAIX actively managed or an index fund?
- MFAIX 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 (MFAIX's is 1.00%) because there's no security selection cost.
- When was MFAIX launched?
- Morgan Stanley Insti Fd International Advantage Port Cl I (MFAIX) launched in December 2010 and is managed by the fund issuer.
- How has MFAIX performed?
- MFAIX'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.
