MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About MSM

What does MSM invest in?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the distribution of industrial supplies, primarily focusing on metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Its market reach spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company's extensive catalog of MRO products encompasses a wide array of items, including cutting implements, precision measuring devices, specialized tooling components, various metalworking goods, fasteners, sheet and bar stock, raw materials, abrasive products, a diverse selection of machinery, hand, and power tools, essential safety and janitorial provisions, plumbing fixtures, materials handling equipment, power transmission parts, and electrical components. Offering approximately 1.9 million distinct stock-keeping units (SKUs), MSC Industrial Direct provides access to its offerings through multiple channels. These include traditional catalogs and brochures, comprehensive e-commerce platforms (such as its flagship website, mscdirect.com), advanced inventory management solutions for clients, and direct interaction via call centers and local branches. Its robust operational infrastructure features a distribution network comprising 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfillment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. MSC serves a diverse clientele, ranging from independent machine shops and major Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporations to governmental agencies and manufacturers of all scales. Established in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Melville, New York.

What is the expense ratio of MSM?

An expense ratio for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is MSM?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) manages $7.03B 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 MSM actively managed or an index fund?

MSM's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was MSM launched?

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) launched in December 1995 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MSM performed?

MSM'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.