Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio Class IS

Frequently Asked Questions About MSRFX

What does MSRFX invest in?

This fund aims to achieve substantial long-term capital growth for investors. Its strategy focuses on generating this growth by primarily allocating capital to equity securities of growth-oriented companies operating in emerging and frontier markets. Under normal conditions, a minimum of 80% of the portfolio's assets will be dedicated to equities of companies based in these developing regions. Furthermore, the investment selection process incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.

What is the expense ratio of MSRFX?

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio Class IS (MSRFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MSRFX?

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio Class IS (MSRFX) manages $20.7M 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 MSRFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MSRFX launched?

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio Class IS (MSRFX) launched in February 2015 and is managed by Morgan Stanley.

How has MSRFX performed?

MSRFX'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.