Morgan Stanley Institutional Inception Portfolio;I

Frequently Asked Questions About MSSGX

What does MSSGX invest in?

The fund's core objective is to invest predominantly in established and growing companies, specifically those whose market capitalizations align with the profile of businesses found within the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The investment adviser employs a disciplined bottom-up stock selection strategy, aiming to uncover compelling opportunities through individual company analysis. Additionally, the portfolio maintains the flexibility to allocate up to 25% of its total assets to foreign, non-U.S. securities.

What is the expense ratio of MSSGX?

Morgan Stanley Institutional Inception Portfolio;I (MSSGX) charges an expense ratio of 1.00%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MSSGX?

Morgan Stanley Institutional Inception Portfolio;I (MSSGX) manages $220.1M 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 MSSGX actively managed or an index fund?

MSSGX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (MSSGX's is 1.00%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was MSSGX launched?

Morgan Stanley Institutional Inception Portfolio;I (MSSGX) launched in October 1989 and is managed by Morgan Stanley.

How has MSSGX performed?

MSSGX'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.