MELSX

About MELSX

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation through investments in emerging market equities. The portfolio primarily allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities issued by companies situated in emerging markets, employing a fundamental bottom-up stock selection process supported by macroeconomic and thematic research on emerging markets. This approach is designed to identify market-leading firms demonstrating strong growth prospects and solid financials. The fund holds a relatively concentrated portfolio, with around 33 holdings as of the latest data, and its top positions include significant stakes in major emerging market companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, MercadoLibre, and ICICI Bank. With total assets under management of approximately $57 million and an expense ratio of 0.95%, the fund offers institutional investors access to dynamic sectors and economies that are poised for long-term development. Since inception in 2015, it has aimed to serve as a dedicated vehicle for gaining exposure to high-potential companies across diverse emerging and frontier markets, playing a notable role in diversified global equity strategies.