UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05624
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
John H. Gernon
1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036
(Name and Address of Agent for Services)
(212) 762-1886
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
December 31
Date of Fiscal Year End
June 30, 2024
Date of Reporting Period
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
(a)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio A - MAPPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio C - MSPRX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio I - MPAIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio L - MAPLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio R6 - MADSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio A - MSCUX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio C - MSBWX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio I - MSBVX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio R6 - MSBQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio A - MSAUX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio C - MSAWX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio I - MSAQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio R6 - MSAYX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio A - GLCAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio C - GLCDX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio I - GLCIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio R6 - GLCSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio A - MDOAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio C - MDOBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio I - MDOEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio R6 - MDODX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio A - MSDQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio C - MSDOX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio I - MSDUX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio R6 - MSDMX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio A - MELAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio C - MEMLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio I - MELIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio IR - MSIWX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio R6 - MELSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio A - MMKBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio C - MSEPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio I - MGEMX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio IR - MRGEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio L - MSELX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio R6 - MMMPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio A - MLNAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio C - MLNCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio I - MLNIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio R6 - MLNSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio A - MLMAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio C - MLMCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio I - MLMIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio R6 - MLMSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio A - MSJAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio C - MSJCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio I - MSJIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio R6 - MSJSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio A - MSBEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio C - MSBKX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio I - MSBDX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio R6 - MSBPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio A - MSFBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio C - MSGFX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio I - MSFAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio L - MSFLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio R6 - MGISX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio A - MTIPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio C - MSGTX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio I - MTIIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio IR - MRGOX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio L - MTILX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio R6 - MSGPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio A - MIGPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio C - MSPTX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio I - MIGIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio L - MIGLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio R6 - MGZZX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio A - MGGPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio C - MSOPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio I - MGGIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio IR - MGORX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio L - MGGLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio R6 - MGTSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio A - MGKAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio C - MGKCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio I - MGKIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio R6 - MGKQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio A - MRLBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio C - MSRDX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio I - MRLAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio IR - MRLEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio L - MGRLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio R6 - MGREX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio A - MGQAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio C - MSGQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio I - MGQIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio L - MGQLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio R6 - MGQSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio A - MSEGX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio C - MSGUX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio I - MSEQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio IR - MGHRX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio L - MSHLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio R6 - MGRPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio A - MSSMX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio C - MSCOX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio I - MSSGX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio L - MSSLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio R6 - MFLLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio A - MFAPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio C - MSIAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio I - MFAIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio L - MSALX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio R6 - IDVSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio A - MIQBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio C - MSECX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio I - MSIQX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio L - MSQLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio R6 - MIQPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio A - MIOPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio C - MSOCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio I - MIOIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio IR - MRNPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio L - MIOLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio R6 - MNOPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio A - MSDFX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio C - MSDEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio I - MSDKX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio R6 - MSCZX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio A - MRJAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio C - MRJCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio I - MRJIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio R6 - MRJSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio A - MFMPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio C - MSFEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio I - MFMIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio L - MFMLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio R6 - MSRFX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio A - MSIBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio C - MSAAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio I - MSACX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio IR - MAIHX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio L - MSLLX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio R6 - MAIJX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio A - MSHNX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio C - MSHOX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio I - MSHMX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio R6 - MSHPX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio A - MAAYX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio C - MABBX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio I - MAAWX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio R6 - MABCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio A - MUSDX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio C - MSURX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio I - MSUSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio IR - MRETX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio L - MSULX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio R6 - MURSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio A - MUOAX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio C - MUOCX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio I - MUOIX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio R6 - MUOSX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio A - MSVEX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio C - MSVMX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio I - MSVDX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio R6 - MSVOX |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Class A | $59 | 1.18% |
Total Net Assets | $161,969,489 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 28% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
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Short-Term Investments | 1.3% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Real Estate | 3.5% |
Industrials | 6.3% |
Health Care | 8.6% |
Financials | 8.7% |
Communication Services | 12.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 27.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 5.2% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.1% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.7% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.7% |
Total | 61.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Class C | $96 | 1.92% |
Total Net Assets | $161,969,489 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 28% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
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Short-Term Investments | 1.3% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Real Estate | 3.5% |
Industrials | 6.3% |
Health Care | 8.6% |
Financials | 8.7% |
Communication Services | 12.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 27.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 5.2% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.1% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.7% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.7% |
Total | 61.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Class I | $43 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $161,969,489 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 28% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
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Short-Term Investments | 1.3% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Real Estate | 3.5% |
Industrials | 6.3% |
Health Care | 8.6% |
Financials | 8.7% |
Communication Services | 12.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 27.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 5.2% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.1% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.7% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.7% |
Total | 61.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Class L | $50 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $161,969,489 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 28% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.3% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Real Estate | 3.5% |
Industrials | 6.3% |
Health Care | 8.6% |
Financials | 8.7% |
Communication Services | 12.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 27.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 5.2% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.1% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.7% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.7% |
Total | 61.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $41 | 0.81% |
Total Net Assets | $161,969,489 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 28% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.3% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Real Estate | 3.5% |
Industrials | 6.3% |
Health Care | 8.6% |
Financials | 8.7% |
Communication Services | 12.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 27.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 5.2% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.1% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.7% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.7% |
Total | 61.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $53 | 1.05% |
Total Net Assets | $1,194,575 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.4% |
Communication Services | 4.7% |
Consumer Staples | 11.2% |
Industrials | 11.7% |
Financials | 21.1% |
Health Care | 24.6% |
Information Technology | 26.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Microsoft Corp. | 8.2% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.1% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 4.7% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.6% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 4.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.8% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 3.6% |
Aon PLC | 3.5% |
Total | 47.3% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $91 | 1.80% |
Total Net Assets | $1,194,575 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.4% |
Communication Services | 4.7% |
Consumer Staples | 11.2% |
Industrials | 11.7% |
Financials | 21.1% |
Health Care | 24.6% |
Information Technology | 26.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Microsoft Corp. | 8.2% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.1% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 4.7% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.6% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 4.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.8% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 3.6% |
Aon PLC | 3.5% |
Total | 47.3% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $36 | 0.70% |
Total Net Assets | $1,194,575 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.4% |
Communication Services | 4.7% |
Consumer Staples | 11.2% |
Industrials | 11.7% |
Financials | 21.1% |
Health Care | 24.6% |
Information Technology | 26.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Microsoft Corp. | 8.2% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.1% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 4.7% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.6% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 4.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.8% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 3.6% |
Aon PLC | 3.5% |
Total | 47.3% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - American Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $33 | 0.65% |
Total Net Assets | $1,194,575 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.4% |
Communication Services | 4.7% |
Consumer Staples | 11.2% |
Industrials | 11.7% |
Financials | 21.1% |
Health Care | 24.6% |
Information Technology | 26.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Microsoft Corp. | 8.2% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.1% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 4.7% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.6% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 4.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.8% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 3.6% |
Aon PLC | 3.5% |
Total | 47.3% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $73 | 1.43% |
Total Net Assets | $130,899,988 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 32 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 9% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
United States | 1.4% |
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Singapore | 3.9% |
Taiwan | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
India | 28.3% |
China | 47.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 7.2% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 6.3% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 6.2% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 5.2% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.6% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.3% |
Zomato Ltd. | 4.0% |
KE Holdings, Inc. | 4.0% |
Total | 53.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $111 | 2.17% |
Total Net Assets | $130,899,988 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 32 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 9% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
United States | 1.4% |
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Singapore | 3.9% |
Taiwan | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
India | 28.3% |
China | 47.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 7.2% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 6.3% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 6.2% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 5.2% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.6% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.3% |
Zomato Ltd. | 4.0% |
KE Holdings, Inc. | 4.0% |
Total | 53.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $56 | 1.10% |
Total Net Assets | $130,899,988 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 32 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 9% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
United States | 1.4% |
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Singapore | 3.9% |
Taiwan | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
India | 28.3% |
China | 47.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 7.2% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 6.3% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 6.2% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 5.2% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.6% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.3% |
Zomato Ltd. | 4.0% |
KE Holdings, Inc. | 4.0% |
Total | 53.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Asia Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $54 | 1.05% |
Total Net Assets | $130,899,988 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 32 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 9% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
United States | 1.4% |
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Singapore | 3.9% |
Taiwan | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
India | 28.3% |
China | 47.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 7.2% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 6.3% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 6.2% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 5.2% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.6% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.3% |
Zomato Ltd. | 4.0% |
KE Holdings, Inc. | 4.0% |
Total | 53.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $70 | 1.39% |
Total Net Assets | $10,042,729 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 216 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 51% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Utilities | 0.1% |
Real Estate | 0.1% |
Materials | 0.3% |
Energy | 0.5% |
Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.3% |
Communication Services | 4.8% |
Financials | 4.8% |
Industrials | 6.7% |
Health Care | 15.3% |
Information Technology | 29.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 31.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.1% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.1% |
Carvana Co. | 4.1% |
MicroStrategy, Inc. | 4.0% |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. | 3.2% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 2.7% |
XOMA Corp. | 2.6% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 2.4% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 2.4% |
iShares Bitcoin Trust | 2.1% |
Total | 38.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since June 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a Plan of Liquidation with respect to the Fund, a portfolio of common stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the assets of the Fund were liquidated, known or reasonable ascertainable liabilities of the Fund were satisfied, the remaining proceeds were distributed to the Fund’s shareholders and all the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund were redeemed (the “Liquidation”). The Liquidation occurred on July 22, 2024.
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $107 | 2.14% |
Total Net Assets | $10,042,729 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 216 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 51% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Utilities | 0.1% |
Real Estate | 0.1% |
Materials | 0.3% |
Energy | 0.5% |
Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.3% |
Communication Services | 4.8% |
Financials | 4.8% |
Industrials | 6.7% |
Health Care | 15.3% |
Information Technology | 29.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 31.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.1% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.1% |
Carvana Co. | 4.1% |
MicroStrategy, Inc. | 4.0% |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. | 3.2% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 2.7% |
XOMA Corp. | 2.6% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 2.4% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 2.4% |
iShares Bitcoin Trust | 2.1% |
Total | 38.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since June 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a Plan of Liquidation with respect to the Fund, a portfolio of common stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the assets of the Fund were liquidated, known or reasonable ascertainable liabilities of the Fund were satisfied, the remaining proceeds were distributed to the Fund’s shareholders and all the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund were redeemed (the “Liquidation”). The Liquidation occurred on July 22, 2024.
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $52 | 1.04% |
Total Net Assets | $10,042,729 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 216 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 51% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Utilities | 0.1% |
Real Estate | 0.1% |
Materials | 0.3% |
Energy | 0.5% |
Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.3% |
Communication Services | 4.8% |
Financials | 4.8% |
Industrials | 6.7% |
Health Care | 15.3% |
Information Technology | 29.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 31.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.1% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.1% |
Carvana Co. | 4.1% |
MicroStrategy, Inc. | 4.0% |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. | 3.2% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 2.7% |
XOMA Corp. | 2.6% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 2.4% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 2.4% |
iShares Bitcoin Trust | 2.1% |
Total | 38.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since June 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a Plan of Liquidation with respect to the Fund, a portfolio of common stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the assets of the Fund were liquidated, known or reasonable ascertainable liabilities of the Fund were satisfied, the remaining proceeds were distributed to the Fund’s shareholders and all the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund were redeemed (the “Liquidation”). The Liquidation occurred on July 22, 2024.
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Counterpoint Global Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $50 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $10,042,729 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 216 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 51% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Utilities | 0.1% |
Real Estate | 0.1% |
Materials | 0.3% |
Energy | 0.5% |
Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.3% |
Communication Services | 4.8% |
Financials | 4.8% |
Industrials | 6.7% |
Health Care | 15.3% |
Information Technology | 29.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 31.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.1% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.1% |
Carvana Co. | 4.1% |
MicroStrategy, Inc. | 4.0% |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. | 3.2% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 2.7% |
XOMA Corp. | 2.6% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 2.4% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 2.4% |
iShares Bitcoin Trust | 2.1% |
Total | 38.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since June 30, 2024
The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a Plan of Liquidation with respect to the Fund, a portfolio of common stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the assets of the Fund were liquidated, known or reasonable ascertainable liabilities of the Fund were satisfied, the remaining proceeds were distributed to the Fund’s shareholders and all the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund were redeemed (the “Liquidation”). The Liquidation occurred on July 22, 2024.
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $76 | 1.47% |
Total Net Assets | $32,286,126 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Poland | 1.4% |
Argentina | 1.8% |
Singapore | 3.7% |
Brazil | 4.8% |
Taiwan | 5.8% |
United States | 9.5% |
Korea, Republic Of | 10.9% |
India | 25.6% |
China | 36.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.3% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.3% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 6.3% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 5.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.9% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.8% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.5% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.1% |
Zomato Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 53.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $116 | 2.25% |
Total Net Assets | $32,286,126 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Poland | 1.4% |
Argentina | 1.8% |
Singapore | 3.7% |
Brazil | 4.8% |
Taiwan | 5.8% |
United States | 9.5% |
Korea, Republic Of | 10.9% |
India | 25.6% |
China | 36.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.3% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.3% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 6.3% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 5.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.9% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.8% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.5% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.1% |
Zomato Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 53.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $59 | 1.15% |
Total Net Assets | $32,286,126 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Poland | 1.4% |
Argentina | 1.8% |
Singapore | 3.7% |
Brazil | 4.8% |
Taiwan | 5.8% |
United States | 9.5% |
Korea, Republic Of | 10.9% |
India | 25.6% |
China | 36.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.3% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.3% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 6.3% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 5.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.9% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.8% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.5% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.1% |
Zomato Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 53.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Developing Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $57 | 1.10% |
Total Net Assets | $32,286,126 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Poland | 1.4% |
Argentina | 1.8% |
Singapore | 3.7% |
Brazil | 4.8% |
Taiwan | 5.8% |
United States | 9.5% |
Korea, Republic Of | 10.9% |
India | 25.6% |
China | 36.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.3% |
Coupang, Inc. | 6.3% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 6.3% |
Meituan | 5.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 5.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.9% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.8% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.5% |
Axis Bank Ltd. | 4.1% |
Zomato Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 53.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $71 | 1.35% |
Total Net Assets | $7,457,096 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 78 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 3.5% |
Sweden | 1.2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.5% |
United Kingdom | 1.7% |
Thailand | 1.8% |
Poland | 3.8% |
Indonesia | 3.9% |
South Africa | 4.5% |
Mexico | 5.5% |
Brazil | 6.0% |
Korea, Republic Of | 14.3% |
Taiwan | 21.9% |
India | 30.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 13.1% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 5.7% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 3.2% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 3.2% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.7% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.6% |
State Bank of India | 2.3% |
Infosys Ltd. | 2.0% |
Grupa Kety SA | 1.9% |
Total | 40.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $111 | 2.10% |
Total Net Assets | $7,457,096 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 78 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 3.5% |
Sweden | 1.2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.5% |
United Kingdom | 1.7% |
Thailand | 1.8% |
Poland | 3.8% |
Indonesia | 3.9% |
South Africa | 4.5% |
Mexico | 5.5% |
Brazil | 6.0% |
Korea, Republic Of | 14.3% |
Taiwan | 21.9% |
India | 30.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 13.1% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 5.7% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 3.2% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 3.2% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.7% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.6% |
State Bank of India | 2.3% |
Infosys Ltd. | 2.0% |
Grupa Kety SA | 1.9% |
Total | 40.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $52 | 0.98% |
Total Net Assets | $7,457,096 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 78 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 3.5% |
Sweden | 1.2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.5% |
United Kingdom | 1.7% |
Thailand | 1.8% |
Poland | 3.8% |
Indonesia | 3.9% |
South Africa | 4.5% |
Mexico | 5.5% |
Brazil | 6.0% |
Korea, Republic Of | 14.3% |
Taiwan | 21.9% |
India | 30.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 13.1% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 5.7% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 3.2% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 3.2% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.7% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.6% |
State Bank of India | 2.3% |
Infosys Ltd. | 2.0% |
Grupa Kety SA | 1.9% |
Total | 40.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $50 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $7,457,096 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 78 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 3.5% |
Sweden | 1.2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.5% |
United Kingdom | 1.7% |
Thailand | 1.8% |
Poland | 3.8% |
Indonesia | 3.9% |
South Africa | 4.5% |
Mexico | 5.5% |
Brazil | 6.0% |
Korea, Republic Of | 14.3% |
Taiwan | 21.9% |
India | 30.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 13.1% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 5.7% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.7% |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 3.2% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 3.2% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.7% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.6% |
State Bank of India | 2.3% |
Infosys Ltd. | 2.0% |
Grupa Kety SA | 1.9% |
Total | 40.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $72 | 1.39% |
Total Net Assets | $243,956,048 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.3% |
China | 1.9% |
Mexico | 3.6% |
Argentina | 3.6% |
Korea, Republic Of | 4.4% |
United States | 7.9% |
Brazil | 13.8% |
Taiwan | 14.8% |
India | 49.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 9.0% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 8.3% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.9% |
Trent Ltd. | 5.3% |
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 4.7% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.5% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 4.4% |
KEI Industries Ltd. | 4.4% |
Aarti Industries Ltd. | 4.1% |
Globant SA | 3.6% |
Total | 56.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $111 | 2.15% |
Total Net Assets | $243,956,048 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.3% |
China | 1.9% |
Mexico | 3.6% |
Argentina | 3.6% |
Korea, Republic Of | 4.4% |
United States | 7.9% |
Brazil | 13.8% |
Taiwan | 14.8% |
India | 49.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 9.0% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 8.3% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.9% |
Trent Ltd. | 5.3% |
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 4.7% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.5% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 4.4% |
KEI Industries Ltd. | 4.4% |
Aarti Industries Ltd. | 4.1% |
Globant SA | 3.6% |
Total | 56.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $54 | 1.05% |
Total Net Assets | $243,956,048 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.3% |
China | 1.9% |
Mexico | 3.6% |
Argentina | 3.6% |
Korea, Republic Of | 4.4% |
United States | 7.9% |
Brazil | 13.8% |
Taiwan | 14.8% |
India | 49.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 9.0% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 8.3% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.9% |
Trent Ltd. | 5.3% |
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 4.7% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.5% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 4.4% |
KEI Industries Ltd. | 4.4% |
Aarti Industries Ltd. | 4.1% |
Globant SA | 3.6% |
Total | 56.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $51 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $243,956,048 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.3% |
China | 1.9% |
Mexico | 3.6% |
Argentina | 3.6% |
Korea, Republic Of | 4.4% |
United States | 7.9% |
Brazil | 13.8% |
Taiwan | 14.8% |
India | 49.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 9.0% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 8.3% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.9% |
Trent Ltd. | 5.3% |
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 4.7% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.5% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 4.4% |
KEI Industries Ltd. | 4.4% |
Aarti Industries Ltd. | 4.1% |
Globant SA | 3.6% |
Total | 56.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $51 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $243,956,048 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.3% |
China | 1.9% |
Mexico | 3.6% |
Argentina | 3.6% |
Korea, Republic Of | 4.4% |
United States | 7.9% |
Brazil | 13.8% |
Taiwan | 14.8% |
India | 49.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 9.0% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 8.3% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.9% |
Trent Ltd. | 5.3% |
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 4.7% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.5% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 4.4% |
KEI Industries Ltd. | 4.4% |
Aarti Industries Ltd. | 4.1% |
Globant SA | 3.6% |
Total | 56.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $71 | 1.35% |
Total Net Assets | $531,354,483 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 99 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
Thailand | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.6% |
United States | 1.7% |
Poland | 2.5% |
Indonesia | 2.9% |
South Africa | 3.3% |
Mexico | 4.6% |
Brazil | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
Taiwan | 18.5% |
China | 19.1% |
India | 25.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 10.4% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 4.2% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.1% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.4% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.8% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.5% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.5% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 2.0% |
China Construction Bank Corp. | 2.0% |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 1.9% |
Total | 35.8% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $110 | 2.10% |
Total Net Assets | $531,354,483 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 99 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
Thailand | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.6% |
United States | 1.7% |
Poland | 2.5% |
Indonesia | 2.9% |
South Africa | 3.3% |
Mexico | 4.6% |
Brazil | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
Taiwan | 18.5% |
China | 19.1% |
India | 25.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 10.4% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 4.2% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.1% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.4% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.8% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.5% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.5% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 2.0% |
China Construction Bank Corp. | 2.0% |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 1.9% |
Total | 35.8% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $52 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $531,354,483 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 99 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
Thailand | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.6% |
United States | 1.7% |
Poland | 2.5% |
Indonesia | 2.9% |
South Africa | 3.3% |
Mexico | 4.6% |
Brazil | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
Taiwan | 18.5% |
China | 19.1% |
India | 25.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 10.4% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 4.2% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.1% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.4% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.8% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.5% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.5% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 2.0% |
China Construction Bank Corp. | 2.0% |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 1.9% |
Total | 35.8% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $50 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $531,354,483 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 99 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
Thailand | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.6% |
United States | 1.7% |
Poland | 2.5% |
Indonesia | 2.9% |
South Africa | 3.3% |
Mexico | 4.6% |
Brazil | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
Taiwan | 18.5% |
China | 19.1% |
India | 25.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 10.4% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 4.2% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.1% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.4% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.8% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.5% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.5% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 2.0% |
China Construction Bank Corp. | 2.0% |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 1.9% |
Total | 35.8% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $97 | 1.85% |
Total Net Assets | $531,354,483 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 99 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
Thailand | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.6% |
United States | 1.7% |
Poland | 2.5% |
Indonesia | 2.9% |
South Africa | 3.3% |
Mexico | 4.6% |
Brazil | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
Taiwan | 18.5% |
China | 19.1% |
India | 25.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 10.4% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 4.2% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.1% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.4% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.8% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.5% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.5% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 2.0% |
China Construction Bank Corp. | 2.0% |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 1.9% |
Total | 35.8% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $50 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $531,354,483 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 99 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
Thailand | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 1.6% |
United States | 1.7% |
Poland | 2.5% |
Indonesia | 2.9% |
South Africa | 3.3% |
Mexico | 4.6% |
Brazil | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 11.5% |
Taiwan | 18.5% |
China | 19.1% |
India | 25.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 10.4% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 4.2% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.1% |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 3.4% |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.8% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 2.5% |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.5% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 2.0% |
China Construction Bank Corp. | 2.0% |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 1.9% |
Total | 35.8% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $72 | 1.28% |
Total Net Assets | $194,402,885 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 21 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 19% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Utilities | 1.9% |
Materials | 5.9% |
Consumer Staples | 6.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.9% |
Communication Services | 7.1% |
Health Care | 7.8% |
Industrials | 13.7% |
Financials | 20.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.8% |
Microsoft Corp. | 9.6% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 6.1% |
Progressive Corp. | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 6.0% |
CRH PLC | 6.0% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | 5.0% |
Total | 64.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $116 | 2.06% |
Total Net Assets | $194,402,885 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 21 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 19% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Utilities | 1.9% |
Materials | 5.9% |
Consumer Staples | 6.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.9% |
Communication Services | 7.1% |
Health Care | 7.8% |
Industrials | 13.7% |
Financials | 20.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.8% |
Microsoft Corp. | 9.6% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 6.1% |
Progressive Corp. | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 6.0% |
CRH PLC | 6.0% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | 5.0% |
Total | 64.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $57 | 1.00% |
Total Net Assets | $194,402,885 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 21 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 19% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Utilities | 1.9% |
Materials | 5.9% |
Consumer Staples | 6.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.9% |
Communication Services | 7.1% |
Health Care | 7.8% |
Industrials | 13.7% |
Financials | 20.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.8% |
Microsoft Corp. | 9.6% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 6.1% |
Progressive Corp. | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 6.0% |
CRH PLC | 6.0% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | 5.0% |
Total | 64.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Concentrated Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $54 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $194,402,885 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 21 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 19% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Utilities | 1.9% |
Materials | 5.9% |
Consumer Staples | 6.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.9% |
Communication Services | 7.1% |
Health Care | 7.8% |
Industrials | 13.7% |
Financials | 20.9% |
Information Technology | 28.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.8% |
Microsoft Corp. | 9.6% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 6.1% |
Progressive Corp. | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 6.0% |
CRH PLC | 6.0% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | 5.0% |
Total | 64.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $70 | 1.30% |
Total Net Assets | $32,697,052 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.1% |
Consumer Staples | 0.6% |
Utilities | 1.2% |
Energy | 3.1% |
Health Care | 4.7% |
Materials | 7.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Industrials | 10.6% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.1% |
Financials | 20.5% |
Information Technology | 25.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.5% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 6.1% |
CRH PLC | 5.9% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.2% |
Apple, Inc. | 5.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.3% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.3% |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 3.6% |
Total | 52.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $113 | 2.10% |
Total Net Assets | $32,697,052 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.1% |
Consumer Staples | 0.6% |
Utilities | 1.2% |
Energy | 3.1% |
Health Care | 4.7% |
Materials | 7.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Industrials | 10.6% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.1% |
Financials | 20.5% |
Information Technology | 25.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.5% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 6.1% |
CRH PLC | 5.9% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.2% |
Apple, Inc. | 5.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.3% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.3% |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 3.6% |
Total | 52.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $54 | 1.00% |
Total Net Assets | $32,697,052 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.1% |
Consumer Staples | 0.6% |
Utilities | 1.2% |
Energy | 3.1% |
Health Care | 4.7% |
Materials | 7.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Industrials | 10.6% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.1% |
Financials | 20.5% |
Information Technology | 25.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.5% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 6.1% |
CRH PLC | 5.9% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.2% |
Apple, Inc. | 5.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.3% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.3% |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 3.6% |
Total | 52.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $51 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $32,697,052 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.1% |
Consumer Staples | 0.6% |
Utilities | 1.2% |
Energy | 3.1% |
Health Care | 4.7% |
Materials | 7.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Industrials | 10.6% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.1% |
Financials | 20.5% |
Information Technology | 25.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.5% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 6.1% |
CRH PLC | 5.9% |
Ferrari NV | 5.5% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.2% |
Apple, Inc. | 5.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.3% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.3% |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 3.6% |
Total | 52.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $65 | 1.34% |
Total Net Assets | $38,581,393 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 86% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Communication Services | 1.2% |
Financials | 7.7% |
Industrials | 8.4% |
Health Care | 18.7% |
Information Technology | 21.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 42.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Appian Corp. | 9.0% |
Victoria PLC | 8.7% |
Tesla, Inc. | 5.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 5.2% |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 4.7% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.6% |
Cricut, Inc. | 4.5% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.4% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 4.2% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 4.1% |
Total | 55.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $101 | 2.09% |
Total Net Assets | $38,581,393 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 86% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Communication Services | 1.2% |
Financials | 7.7% |
Industrials | 8.4% |
Health Care | 18.7% |
Information Technology | 21.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 42.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Appian Corp. | 9.0% |
Victoria PLC | 8.7% |
Tesla, Inc. | 5.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 5.2% |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 4.7% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.6% |
Cricut, Inc. | 4.5% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.4% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 4.2% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 4.1% |
Total | 55.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $48 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $38,581,393 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 86% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Communication Services | 1.2% |
Financials | 7.7% |
Industrials | 8.4% |
Health Care | 18.7% |
Information Technology | 21.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 42.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Appian Corp. | 9.0% |
Victoria PLC | 8.7% |
Tesla, Inc. | 5.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 5.2% |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 4.7% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.6% |
Cricut, Inc. | 4.5% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.4% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 4.2% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 4.1% |
Total | 55.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Endurance Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $46 | 0.94% |
Total Net Assets | $38,581,393 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 86% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Communication Services | 1.2% |
Financials | 7.7% |
Industrials | 8.4% |
Health Care | 18.7% |
Information Technology | 21.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 42.5% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Appian Corp. | 9.0% |
Victoria PLC | 8.7% |
Tesla, Inc. | 5.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 5.2% |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 4.7% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.6% |
Cricut, Inc. | 4.5% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.4% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 4.2% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 4.1% |
Total | 55.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $60 | 1.20% |
Total Net Assets | $4,295,125 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 53% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Health Care | 3.1% |
Real Estate | 39.9% |
Financials | 55.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 6.8% |
American Tower Corp. | 6.0% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 5.0% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 5.0% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.6% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.4% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.2% |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 3.0% |
Total | 45.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $97 | 1.95% |
Total Net Assets | $4,295,125 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 53% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Health Care | 3.1% |
Real Estate | 39.9% |
Financials | 55.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 6.8% |
American Tower Corp. | 6.0% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 5.0% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 5.0% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.6% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.4% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.2% |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 3.0% |
Total | 45.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $42 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $4,295,125 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 53% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Health Care | 3.1% |
Real Estate | 39.9% |
Financials | 55.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 6.8% |
American Tower Corp. | 6.0% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 5.0% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 5.0% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.6% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.4% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.2% |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 3.0% |
Total | 45.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $40 | 0.80% |
Total Net Assets | $4,295,125 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 53% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Health Care | 3.1% |
Real Estate | 39.9% |
Financials | 55.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 6.8% |
American Tower Corp. | 6.0% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 5.0% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 5.0% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.6% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.4% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.2% |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 3.0% |
Total | 45.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $58 | 1.16% |
Total Net Assets | $2,777,866,211 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Industrials | 12.5% |
Financials | 13.9% |
Health Care | 18.2% |
Consumer Staples | 19.0% |
Information Technology | 32.6% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.8% |
SAP SE | 6.7% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.0% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.4% |
RELX PLC | 4.1% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.5% |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | 3.4% |
Aon PLC | 3.3% |
Total | 48.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $96 | 1.90% |
Total Net Assets | $2,777,866,211 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Industrials | 12.5% |
Financials | 13.9% |
Health Care | 18.2% |
Consumer Staples | 19.0% |
Information Technology | 32.6% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.8% |
SAP SE | 6.7% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.0% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.4% |
RELX PLC | 4.1% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.5% |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | 3.4% |
Aon PLC | 3.3% |
Total | 48.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $46 | 0.92% |
Total Net Assets | $2,777,866,211 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Industrials | 12.5% |
Financials | 13.9% |
Health Care | 18.2% |
Consumer Staples | 19.0% |
Information Technology | 32.6% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.8% |
SAP SE | 6.7% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.0% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.4% |
RELX PLC | 4.1% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.5% |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | 3.4% |
Aon PLC | 3.3% |
Total | 48.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $84 | 1.66% |
Total Net Assets | $2,777,866,211 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Industrials | 12.5% |
Financials | 13.9% |
Health Care | 18.2% |
Consumer Staples | 19.0% |
Information Technology | 32.6% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.8% |
SAP SE | 6.7% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.0% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.4% |
RELX PLC | 4.1% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.5% |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | 3.4% |
Aon PLC | 3.3% |
Total | 48.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Franchise Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $42 | 0.83% |
Total Net Assets | $2,777,866,211 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Industrials | 12.5% |
Financials | 13.9% |
Health Care | 18.2% |
Consumer Staples | 19.0% |
Information Technology | 32.6% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 8.8% |
SAP SE | 6.7% |
Visa, Inc. | 5.8% |
Accenture PLC | 5.0% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 4.4% |
RELX PLC | 4.1% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.5% |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | 3.4% |
Aon PLC | 3.3% |
Total | 48.7% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $60 | 1.21% |
Total Net Assets | $238,492,324 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.0% |
Financials | 9.3% |
Industrials | 17.7% |
Energy | 25.7% |
Utilities | 40.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
National Grid PLC | 7.3% |
American Tower Corp. | 7.2% |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | 5.9% |
Enbridge, Inc. | 4.6% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 4.1% |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | 3.8% |
Sempra | 3.6% |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | 3.3% |
Targa Resources Corp. | 3.3% |
TC Energy Corp. | 3.0% |
Total | 46.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $102 | 2.07% |
Total Net Assets | $238,492,324 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.0% |
Financials | 9.3% |
Industrials | 17.7% |
Energy | 25.7% |
Utilities | 40.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
National Grid PLC | 7.3% |
American Tower Corp. | 7.2% |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | 5.9% |
Enbridge, Inc. | 4.6% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 4.1% |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | 3.8% |
Sempra | 3.6% |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | 3.3% |
Targa Resources Corp. | 3.3% |
TC Energy Corp. | 3.0% |
Total | 46.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $48 | 0.97% |
Total Net Assets | $238,492,324 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.0% |
Financials | 9.3% |
Industrials | 17.7% |
Energy | 25.7% |
Utilities | 40.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
National Grid PLC | 7.3% |
American Tower Corp. | 7.2% |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | 5.9% |
Enbridge, Inc. | 4.6% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 4.1% |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | 3.8% |
Sempra | 3.6% |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | 3.3% |
Targa Resources Corp. | 3.3% |
TC Energy Corp. | 3.0% |
Total | 46.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $47 | 0.94% |
Total Net Assets | $238,492,324 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.0% |
Financials | 9.3% |
Industrials | 17.7% |
Energy | 25.7% |
Utilities | 40.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
National Grid PLC | 7.3% |
American Tower Corp. | 7.2% |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | 5.9% |
Enbridge, Inc. | 4.6% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 4.1% |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | 3.8% |
Sempra | 3.6% |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | 3.3% |
Targa Resources Corp. | 3.3% |
TC Energy Corp. | 3.0% |
Total | 46.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $88 | 1.78% |
Total Net Assets | $238,492,324 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.0% |
Financials | 9.3% |
Industrials | 17.7% |
Energy | 25.7% |
Utilities | 40.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
National Grid PLC | 7.3% |
American Tower Corp. | 7.2% |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | 5.9% |
Enbridge, Inc. | 4.6% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 4.1% |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | 3.8% |
Sempra | 3.6% |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | 3.3% |
Targa Resources Corp. | 3.3% |
TC Energy Corp. | 3.0% |
Total | 46.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Infrastructure Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $47 | 0.94% |
Total Net Assets | $238,492,324 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.0% |
Financials | 9.3% |
Industrials | 17.7% |
Energy | 25.7% |
Utilities | 40.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
National Grid PLC | 7.3% |
American Tower Corp. | 7.2% |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | 5.9% |
Enbridge, Inc. | 4.6% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 4.1% |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | 3.8% |
Sempra | 3.6% |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | 3.3% |
Targa Resources Corp. | 3.3% |
TC Energy Corp. | 3.0% |
Total | 46.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $67 | 1.32% |
Total Net Assets | $60,673,388 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Financials | 1.4% |
Industrial | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Communication Services | 5.8% |
Health Care | 9.6% |
Information Technology | 37.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 40.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 8.7% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.0% |
Adyen NV | 5.9% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 5.6% |
Grab Holdings Ltd. | 5.5% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 59.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $106 | 2.10% |
Total Net Assets | $60,673,388 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Financials | 1.4% |
Industrial | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Communication Services | 5.8% |
Health Care | 9.6% |
Information Technology | 37.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 40.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 8.7% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.0% |
Adyen NV | 5.9% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 5.6% |
Grab Holdings Ltd. | 5.5% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 59.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $51 | 1.00% |
Total Net Assets | $60,673,388 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Financials | 1.4% |
Industrial | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Communication Services | 5.8% |
Health Care | 9.6% |
Information Technology | 37.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 40.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 8.7% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.0% |
Adyen NV | 5.9% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 5.6% |
Grab Holdings Ltd. | 5.5% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 59.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $93 | 1.85% |
Total Net Assets | $60,673,388 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Financials | 1.4% |
Industrial | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Communication Services | 5.8% |
Health Care | 9.6% |
Information Technology | 37.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 40.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 8.7% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.0% |
Adyen NV | 5.9% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 5.6% |
Grab Holdings Ltd. | 5.5% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 59.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Insight Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $48 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $60,673,388 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Financials | 1.4% |
Industrial | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.5% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Communication Services | 5.8% |
Health Care | 9.6% |
Information Technology | 37.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 40.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 8.7% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 7.2% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.0% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.0% |
Adyen NV | 5.9% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 5.6% |
Grab Holdings Ltd. | 5.5% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 59.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $64 | 1.21% |
Total Net Assets | $2,967,708,392 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Financials | 9.0% |
Industrials | 12.6% |
Communication Services | 15.0% |
Information Technology | 28.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 33.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 8.5% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 8.2% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | 6.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 5.0% |
DSV AS | 4.1% |
Shopify, Inc. | 3.9% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 3.8% |
Coupang, Inc. | 3.7% |
Spotify Technology SA | 3.6% |
Total | 52.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $102 | 1.94% |
Total Net Assets | $2,967,708,392 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Financials | 9.0% |
Industrials | 12.6% |
Communication Services | 15.0% |
Information Technology | 28.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 33.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 8.5% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 8.2% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | 6.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 5.0% |
DSV AS | 4.1% |
Shopify, Inc. | 3.9% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 3.8% |
Coupang, Inc. | 3.7% |
Spotify Technology SA | 3.6% |
Total | 52.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $49 | 0.93% |
Total Net Assets | $2,967,708,392 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Financials | 9.0% |
Industrials | 12.6% |
Communication Services | 15.0% |
Information Technology | 28.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 33.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 8.5% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 8.2% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | 6.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 5.0% |
DSV AS | 4.1% |
Shopify, Inc. | 3.9% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 3.8% |
Coupang, Inc. | 3.7% |
Spotify Technology SA | 3.6% |
Total | 52.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $45 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $2,967,708,392 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Financials | 9.0% |
Industrials | 12.6% |
Communication Services | 15.0% |
Information Technology | 28.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 33.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 8.5% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 8.2% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | 6.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 5.0% |
DSV AS | 4.1% |
Shopify, Inc. | 3.9% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 3.8% |
Coupang, Inc. | 3.7% |
Spotify Technology SA | 3.6% |
Total | 52.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $67 | 1.28% |
Total Net Assets | $2,967,708,392 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Financials | 9.0% |
Industrials | 12.6% |
Communication Services | 15.0% |
Information Technology | 28.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 33.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 8.5% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 8.2% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | 6.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 5.0% |
DSV AS | 4.1% |
Shopify, Inc. | 3.9% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 3.8% |
Coupang, Inc. | 3.7% |
Spotify Technology SA | 3.6% |
Total | 52.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $45 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $2,967,708,392 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Financials | 9.0% |
Industrials | 12.6% |
Communication Services | 15.0% |
Information Technology | 28.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 33.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 8.5% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 8.2% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | 6.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 5.0% |
DSV AS | 4.1% |
Shopify, Inc. | 3.9% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 3.8% |
Coupang, Inc. | 3.7% |
Spotify Technology SA | 3.6% |
Total | 52.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $69 | 1.35% |
Total Net Assets | $4,096,224 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Consumer Staples | 2.9% |
Materials | 3.0% |
Energy | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.2% |
Financials | 10.0% |
Health Care | 15.1% |
Information Technology | 16.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 19.5% |
Industrials | 20.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 6.6% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 5.6% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | 4.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 4.6% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.0% |
Danaher Corp. | 3.9% |
On Holding AG | 3.6% |
Total | 54.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $106 | 2.10% |
Total Net Assets | $4,096,224 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Consumer Staples | 2.9% |
Materials | 3.0% |
Energy | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.2% |
Financials | 10.0% |
Health Care | 15.1% |
Information Technology | 16.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 19.5% |
Industrials | 20.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 6.6% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 5.6% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | 4.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 4.6% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.0% |
Danaher Corp. | 3.9% |
On Holding AG | 3.6% |
Total | 54.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $51 | 1.00% |
Total Net Assets | $4,096,224 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Consumer Staples | 2.9% |
Materials | 3.0% |
Energy | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.2% |
Financials | 10.0% |
Health Care | 15.1% |
Information Technology | 16.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 19.5% |
Industrials | 20.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 6.6% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 5.6% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | 4.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 4.6% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.0% |
Danaher Corp. | 3.9% |
On Holding AG | 3.6% |
Total | 54.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Global Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $48 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $4,096,224 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 47 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Consumer Staples | 2.9% |
Materials | 3.0% |
Energy | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.2% |
Financials | 10.0% |
Health Care | 15.1% |
Information Technology | 16.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 19.5% |
Industrials | 20.1% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 6.6% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 5.6% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | 4.7% |
Babcock International Group PLC | 4.6% |
Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.0% |
Danaher Corp. | 3.9% |
On Holding AG | 3.6% |
Total | 54.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $57 | 1.15% |
Total Net Assets | $37,612,464 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 79 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Real Estate | 40.5% |
Financials | 55.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Welltower, Inc. | 6.6% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.5% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 4.7% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.5% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Public Storage | 3.5% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.4% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 2.7% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 2.6% |
Total | 41.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $94 | 1.90% |
Total Net Assets | $37,612,464 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 79 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Real Estate | 40.5% |
Financials | 55.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Welltower, Inc. | 6.6% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.5% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 4.7% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.5% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Public Storage | 3.5% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.4% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 2.7% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 2.6% |
Total | 41.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $40 | 0.80% |
Total Net Assets | $37,612,464 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 79 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Real Estate | 40.5% |
Financials | 55.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Welltower, Inc. | 6.6% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.5% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 4.7% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.5% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Public Storage | 3.5% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.4% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 2.7% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 2.6% |
Total | 41.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $37 | 0.75% |
Total Net Assets | $37,612,464 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 79 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Real Estate | 40.5% |
Financials | 55.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Welltower, Inc. | 6.6% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.5% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 4.7% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.5% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Public Storage | 3.5% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.4% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 2.7% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 2.6% |
Total | 41.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $82 | 1.65% |
Total Net Assets | $37,612,464 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 79 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Real Estate | 40.5% |
Financials | 55.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Welltower, Inc. | 6.6% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.5% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 4.7% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.5% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Public Storage | 3.5% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.4% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 2.7% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 2.6% |
Total | 41.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $37 | 0.75% |
Total Net Assets | $37,612,464 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 79 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Real Estate | 40.5% |
Financials | 55.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Welltower, Inc. | 6.6% |
Equinix, Inc. | 5.5% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 4.7% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.5% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Goodman Group | 3.6% |
Public Storage | 3.5% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3.4% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 2.7% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 2.6% |
Total | 41.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio
(formerly, Global Sustain Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $64 | 1.24% |
Total Net Assets | $87,614,631 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 49% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.9% |
Industrials | 8.5% |
Communication Services | 12.4% |
Health Care | 15.2% |
Financials | 15.5% |
Information Technology | 38.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 7.0% |
Visa, Inc. | 6.2% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 6.1% |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 3.9% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.2% |
Aon PLC | 3.1% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | 3.0% |
Total | 44.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio
(formerly, Global Sustain Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $101 | 1.98% |
Total Net Assets | $87,614,631 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 49% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.9% |
Industrials | 8.5% |
Communication Services | 12.4% |
Health Care | 15.2% |
Financials | 15.5% |
Information Technology | 38.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 7.0% |
Visa, Inc. | 6.2% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 6.1% |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 3.9% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.2% |
Aon PLC | 3.1% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | 3.0% |
Total | 44.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio
(formerly, Global Sustain Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $46 | 0.90% |
Total Net Assets | $87,614,631 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 49% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.9% |
Industrials | 8.5% |
Communication Services | 12.4% |
Health Care | 15.2% |
Financials | 15.5% |
Information Technology | 38.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 7.0% |
Visa, Inc. | 6.2% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 6.1% |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 3.9% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.2% |
Aon PLC | 3.1% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | 3.0% |
Total | 44.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio
(formerly, Global Sustain Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $90 | 1.75% |
Total Net Assets | $87,614,631 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 49% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.9% |
Industrials | 8.5% |
Communication Services | 12.4% |
Health Care | 15.2% |
Financials | 15.5% |
Information Technology | 38.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 7.0% |
Visa, Inc. | 6.2% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 6.1% |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 3.9% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.2% |
Aon PLC | 3.1% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | 3.0% |
Total | 44.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio
(formerly, Global Sustain Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Global Stars Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $44 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $87,614,631 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 49% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.9% |
Industrials | 8.5% |
Communication Services | 12.4% |
Health Care | 15.2% |
Financials | 15.5% |
Information Technology | 38.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 7.0% |
Visa, Inc. | 6.2% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 6.1% |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 3.9% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.3% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 3.2% |
Aon PLC | 3.1% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | 3.0% |
Total | 44.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $43 | 0.86% |
Total Net Assets | $3,555,420,179 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Real Estate | 1.0% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Industrials | 3.8% |
Health Care | 8.3% |
Financials | 11.3% |
Communication Services | 12.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 28.4% |
Information Technology | 31.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.3% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 5.0% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.8% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 61.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $80 | 1.61% |
Total Net Assets | $3,555,420,179 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Real Estate | 1.0% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Industrials | 3.8% |
Health Care | 8.3% |
Financials | 11.3% |
Communication Services | 12.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 28.4% |
Information Technology | 31.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.3% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 5.0% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.8% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 61.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $31 | 0.62% |
Total Net Assets | $3,555,420,179 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Real Estate | 1.0% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Industrials | 3.8% |
Health Care | 8.3% |
Financials | 11.3% |
Communication Services | 12.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 28.4% |
Information Technology | 31.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.3% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 5.0% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.8% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 61.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $25 | 0.51% |
Total Net Assets | $3,555,420,179 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Real Estate | 1.0% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Industrials | 3.8% |
Health Care | 8.3% |
Financials | 11.3% |
Communication Services | 12.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 28.4% |
Information Technology | 31.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.3% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 5.0% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.8% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 61.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $67 | 1.35% |
Total Net Assets | $3,555,420,179 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Real Estate | 1.0% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Industrials | 3.8% |
Health Care | 8.3% |
Financials | 11.3% |
Communication Services | 12.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 28.4% |
Information Technology | 31.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.3% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 5.0% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.8% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 61.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Growth Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $25 | 0.51% |
Total Net Assets | $3,555,420,179 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% |
Real Estate | 1.0% |
Investment Companies | 2.5% |
Industrials | 3.8% |
Health Care | 8.3% |
Financials | 11.3% |
Communication Services | 12.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 28.4% |
Information Technology | 31.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.5% |
Trade Desk, Inc. | 7.7% |
DoorDash, Inc. | 7.3% |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.2% |
Shopify, Inc. | 6.2% |
ROBLOX Corp. | 5.0% |
Snowflake, Inc. | 4.9% |
Airbnb, Inc. | 4.8% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.6% |
Total | 61.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $60 | 1.27% |
Total Net Assets | $325,741,401 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 59% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 0.3% |
Industrials | 0.5% |
Real Estate | 0.9% |
Investment Companies | 2.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 2.9% |
Consumer Staples | 3.1% |
Communication Services | 4.9% |
Financials | 7.2% |
Health Care | 21.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 24.2% |
Information Technology | 31.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 7.3% |
Chewy, Inc. | 6.6% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 6.0% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 5.2% |
Appian Corp. | 4.9% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Peloton Interactive, Inc. | 4.1% |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. | 3.6% |
Wayfair, Inc. | 3.3% |
Total | 55.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $99 | 2.09% |
Total Net Assets | $325,741,401 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 59% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 0.3% |
Industrials | 0.5% |
Real Estate | 0.9% |
Investment Companies | 2.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 2.9% |
Consumer Staples | 3.1% |
Communication Services | 4.9% |
Financials | 7.2% |
Health Care | 21.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 24.2% |
Information Technology | 31.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 7.3% |
Chewy, Inc. | 6.6% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 6.0% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 5.2% |
Appian Corp. | 4.9% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Peloton Interactive, Inc. | 4.1% |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. | 3.6% |
Wayfair, Inc. | 3.3% |
Total | 55.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $44 | 0.93% |
Total Net Assets | $325,741,401 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 59% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 0.3% |
Industrials | 0.5% |
Real Estate | 0.9% |
Investment Companies | 2.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 2.9% |
Consumer Staples | 3.1% |
Communication Services | 4.9% |
Financials | 7.2% |
Health Care | 21.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 24.2% |
Information Technology | 31.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 7.3% |
Chewy, Inc. | 6.6% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 6.0% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 5.2% |
Appian Corp. | 4.9% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Peloton Interactive, Inc. | 4.1% |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. | 3.6% |
Wayfair, Inc. | 3.3% |
Total | 55.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $87 | 1.84% |
Total Net Assets | $325,741,401 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 59% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 0.3% |
Industrials | 0.5% |
Real Estate | 0.9% |
Investment Companies | 2.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 2.9% |
Consumer Staples | 3.1% |
Communication Services | 4.9% |
Financials | 7.2% |
Health Care | 21.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 24.2% |
Information Technology | 31.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 7.3% |
Chewy, Inc. | 6.6% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 6.0% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 5.2% |
Appian Corp. | 4.9% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Peloton Interactive, Inc. | 4.1% |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. | 3.6% |
Wayfair, Inc. | 3.3% |
Total | 55.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Inception Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $44 | 0.93% |
Total Net Assets | $325,741,401 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 52 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 59% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 0.3% |
Industrials | 0.5% |
Real Estate | 0.9% |
Investment Companies | 2.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 2.9% |
Consumer Staples | 3.1% |
Communication Services | 4.9% |
Financials | 7.2% |
Health Care | 21.7% |
Consumer Discretionary | 24.2% |
Information Technology | 31.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Cloudflare, Inc. | 10.0% |
Global-e Online Ltd. | 7.3% |
Chewy, Inc. | 6.6% |
Agilon Health, Inc. | 6.0% |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | 5.2% |
Appian Corp. | 4.9% |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | 4.8% |
Peloton Interactive, Inc. | 4.1% |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. | 3.6% |
Wayfair, Inc. | 3.3% |
Total | 55.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $65 | 1.29% |
Total Net Assets | $2,983,124,503 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
United Kingdom | 4.6% |
Japan | 5.1% |
Taiwan | 5.3% |
Switzerland | 6.7% |
Italy | 7.0% |
India | 8.1% |
Netherlands | 8.9% |
Denmark | 9.0% |
United States | 12.6% |
Canada | 13.3% |
France | 14.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Hermes International | 8.5% |
DSV AS | 7.0% |
Moncler SpA | 6.4% |
ASML Holding NV | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
Keyence Corp. | 5.1% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.9% |
Spotify Technology SA | 4.3% |
Straumann Holding AG | 3.9% |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 55.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $101 | 2.01% |
Total Net Assets | $2,983,124,503 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
United Kingdom | 4.6% |
Japan | 5.1% |
Taiwan | 5.3% |
Switzerland | 6.7% |
Italy | 7.0% |
India | 8.1% |
Netherlands | 8.9% |
Denmark | 9.0% |
United States | 12.6% |
Canada | 13.3% |
France | 14.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Hermes International | 8.5% |
DSV AS | 7.0% |
Moncler SpA | 6.4% |
ASML Holding NV | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
Keyence Corp. | 5.1% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.9% |
Spotify Technology SA | 4.3% |
Straumann Holding AG | 3.9% |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 55.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $50 | 0.99% |
Total Net Assets | $2,983,124,503 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
United Kingdom | 4.6% |
Japan | 5.1% |
Taiwan | 5.3% |
Switzerland | 6.7% |
Italy | 7.0% |
India | 8.1% |
Netherlands | 8.9% |
Denmark | 9.0% |
United States | 12.6% |
Canada | 13.3% |
France | 14.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Hermes International | 8.5% |
DSV AS | 7.0% |
Moncler SpA | 6.4% |
ASML Holding NV | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
Keyence Corp. | 5.1% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.9% |
Spotify Technology SA | 4.3% |
Straumann Holding AG | 3.9% |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 55.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $93 | 1.85% |
Total Net Assets | $2,983,124,503 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
United Kingdom | 4.6% |
Japan | 5.1% |
Taiwan | 5.3% |
Switzerland | 6.7% |
Italy | 7.0% |
India | 8.1% |
Netherlands | 8.9% |
Denmark | 9.0% |
United States | 12.6% |
Canada | 13.3% |
France | 14.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Hermes International | 8.5% |
DSV AS | 7.0% |
Moncler SpA | 6.4% |
ASML Holding NV | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
Keyence Corp. | 5.1% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.9% |
Spotify Technology SA | 4.3% |
Straumann Holding AG | 3.9% |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 55.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Advantage Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $45 | 0.89% |
Total Net Assets | $2,983,124,503 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 34 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Hong Kong | 2.0% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
United Kingdom | 4.6% |
Japan | 5.1% |
Taiwan | 5.3% |
Switzerland | 6.7% |
Italy | 7.0% |
India | 8.1% |
Netherlands | 8.9% |
Denmark | 9.0% |
United States | 12.6% |
Canada | 13.3% |
France | 14.7% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Hermes International | 8.5% |
DSV AS | 7.0% |
Moncler SpA | 6.4% |
ASML Holding NV | 6.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.3% |
Keyence Corp. | 5.1% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.9% |
Spotify Technology SA | 4.3% |
Straumann Holding AG | 3.9% |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | 3.7% |
Total | 55.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $64 | 1.27% |
Total Net Assets | $1,304,075,475 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 64 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.9% |
Belgium | 1.2% |
United States | 1.2% |
Australia | 1.2% |
Hong Kong | 1.7% |
Italy | 1.8% |
Taiwan | 1.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 1.9% |
Singapore | 1.9% |
Finland | 2.2% |
Denmark | 4.1% |
Netherlands | 4.0% |
Switzerland | 4.4% |
Japan | 5.3% |
Sweden | 5.6% |
Canada | 6.2% |
France | 12.0% |
Germany | 12.4% |
United Kingdom | 30.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
SAP SE | 3.5% |
Shell PLC | 3.0% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 2.9% |
RELX PLC | 2.8% |
Halma PLC | 2.4% |
BP PLC | 2.4% |
QIAGEN NV | 2.4% |
Infineon Technologies AG | 2.2% |
Haleon PLC | 2.2% |
Total | 26.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $104 | 2.05% |
Total Net Assets | $1,304,075,475 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 64 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.9% |
Belgium | 1.2% |
United States | 1.2% |
Australia | 1.2% |
Hong Kong | 1.7% |
Italy | 1.8% |
Taiwan | 1.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 1.9% |
Singapore | 1.9% |
Finland | 2.2% |
Denmark | 4.1% |
Netherlands | 4.0% |
Switzerland | 4.4% |
Japan | 5.3% |
Sweden | 5.6% |
Canada | 6.2% |
France | 12.0% |
Germany | 12.4% |
United Kingdom | 30.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
SAP SE | 3.5% |
Shell PLC | 3.0% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 2.9% |
RELX PLC | 2.8% |
Halma PLC | 2.4% |
BP PLC | 2.4% |
QIAGEN NV | 2.4% |
Infineon Technologies AG | 2.2% |
Haleon PLC | 2.2% |
Total | 26.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $48 | 0.95% |
Total Net Assets | $1,304,075,475 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 64 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.9% |
Belgium | 1.2% |
United States | 1.2% |
Australia | 1.2% |
Hong Kong | 1.7% |
Italy | 1.8% |
Taiwan | 1.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 1.9% |
Singapore | 1.9% |
Finland | 2.2% |
Denmark | 4.1% |
Netherlands | 4.0% |
Switzerland | 4.4% |
Japan | 5.3% |
Sweden | 5.6% |
Canada | 6.2% |
France | 12.0% |
Germany | 12.4% |
United Kingdom | 30.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
SAP SE | 3.5% |
Shell PLC | 3.0% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 2.9% |
RELX PLC | 2.8% |
Halma PLC | 2.4% |
BP PLC | 2.4% |
QIAGEN NV | 2.4% |
Infineon Technologies AG | 2.2% |
Haleon PLC | 2.2% |
Total | 26.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $91 | 1.80% |
Total Net Assets | $1,304,075,475 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 64 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.9% |
Belgium | 1.2% |
United States | 1.2% |
Australia | 1.2% |
Hong Kong | 1.7% |
Italy | 1.8% |
Taiwan | 1.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 1.9% |
Singapore | 1.9% |
Finland | 2.2% |
Denmark | 4.1% |
Netherlands | 4.0% |
Switzerland | 4.4% |
Japan | 5.3% |
Sweden | 5.6% |
Canada | 6.2% |
France | 12.0% |
Germany | 12.4% |
United Kingdom | 30.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
SAP SE | 3.5% |
Shell PLC | 3.0% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 2.9% |
RELX PLC | 2.8% |
Halma PLC | 2.4% |
BP PLC | 2.4% |
QIAGEN NV | 2.4% |
Infineon Technologies AG | 2.2% |
Haleon PLC | 2.2% |
Total | 26.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $46 | 0.91% |
Total Net Assets | $1,304,075,475 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 64 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.9% |
Belgium | 1.2% |
United States | 1.2% |
Australia | 1.2% |
Hong Kong | 1.7% |
Italy | 1.8% |
Taiwan | 1.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 1.9% |
Singapore | 1.9% |
Finland | 2.2% |
Denmark | 4.1% |
Netherlands | 4.0% |
Switzerland | 4.4% |
Japan | 5.3% |
Sweden | 5.6% |
Canada | 6.2% |
France | 12.0% |
Germany | 12.4% |
United Kingdom | 30.1% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
SAP SE | 3.5% |
Shell PLC | 3.0% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.0% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 2.9% |
RELX PLC | 2.8% |
Halma PLC | 2.4% |
BP PLC | 2.4% |
QIAGEN NV | 2.4% |
Infineon Technologies AG | 2.2% |
Haleon PLC | 2.2% |
Total | 26.8% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $69 | 1.33% |
Total Net Assets | $935,940,832 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 37 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Argentina | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 2.3% |
Singapore | 2.4% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
Taiwan | 3.5% |
Switzerland | 4.0% |
Italy | 4.3% |
Brazil | 4.3% |
France | 4.6% |
Japan | 4.8% |
Denmark | 5.3% |
Canada | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 8.6% |
India | 12.7% |
China | 12.8% |
United States | 14.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 6.5% |
Coupang, Inc. | 5.4% |
DSV AS | 5.3% |
Spotify Technology SA | 5.1% |
Meituan | 4.9% |
Hermes International | 4.6% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.3% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.3% |
Moncler SpA | 4.3% |
Total | 49.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $107 | 2.07% |
Total Net Assets | $935,940,832 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 37 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Argentina | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 2.3% |
Singapore | 2.4% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
Taiwan | 3.5% |
Switzerland | 4.0% |
Italy | 4.3% |
Brazil | 4.3% |
France | 4.6% |
Japan | 4.8% |
Denmark | 5.3% |
Canada | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 8.6% |
India | 12.7% |
China | 12.8% |
United States | 14.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 6.5% |
Coupang, Inc. | 5.4% |
DSV AS | 5.3% |
Spotify Technology SA | 5.1% |
Meituan | 4.9% |
Hermes International | 4.6% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.3% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.3% |
Moncler SpA | 4.3% |
Total | 49.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $52 | 1.00% |
Total Net Assets | $935,940,832 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 37 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Argentina | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 2.3% |
Singapore | 2.4% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
Taiwan | 3.5% |
Switzerland | 4.0% |
Italy | 4.3% |
Brazil | 4.3% |
France | 4.6% |
Japan | 4.8% |
Denmark | 5.3% |
Canada | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 8.6% |
India | 12.7% |
China | 12.8% |
United States | 14.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 6.5% |
Coupang, Inc. | 5.4% |
DSV AS | 5.3% |
Spotify Technology SA | 5.1% |
Meituan | 4.9% |
Hermes International | 4.6% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.3% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.3% |
Moncler SpA | 4.3% |
Total | 49.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $49 | 0.94% |
Total Net Assets | $935,940,832 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 37 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Argentina | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 2.3% |
Singapore | 2.4% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
Taiwan | 3.5% |
Switzerland | 4.0% |
Italy | 4.3% |
Brazil | 4.3% |
France | 4.6% |
Japan | 4.8% |
Denmark | 5.3% |
Canada | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 8.6% |
India | 12.7% |
China | 12.8% |
United States | 14.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 6.5% |
Coupang, Inc. | 5.4% |
DSV AS | 5.3% |
Spotify Technology SA | 5.1% |
Meituan | 4.9% |
Hermes International | 4.6% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.3% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.3% |
Moncler SpA | 4.3% |
Total | 49.1% |
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The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $96 | 1.85% |
Total Net Assets | $935,940,832 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 37 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Argentina | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 2.3% |
Singapore | 2.4% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
Taiwan | 3.5% |
Switzerland | 4.0% |
Italy | 4.3% |
Brazil | 4.3% |
France | 4.6% |
Japan | 4.8% |
Denmark | 5.3% |
Canada | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 8.6% |
India | 12.7% |
China | 12.8% |
United States | 14.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 6.5% |
Coupang, Inc. | 5.4% |
DSV AS | 5.3% |
Spotify Technology SA | 5.1% |
Meituan | 4.9% |
Hermes International | 4.6% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.3% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.3% |
Moncler SpA | 4.3% |
Total | 49.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - International Opportunity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $49 | 0.94% |
Total Net Assets | $935,940,832 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 37 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Argentina | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 2.3% |
Singapore | 2.4% |
Sweden | 2.7% |
Taiwan | 3.5% |
Switzerland | 4.0% |
Italy | 4.3% |
Brazil | 4.3% |
France | 4.6% |
Japan | 4.8% |
Denmark | 5.3% |
Canada | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 5.9% |
Korea, Republic Of | 8.6% |
India | 12.7% |
China | 12.8% |
United States | 14.9% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 6.5% |
Coupang, Inc. | 5.4% |
DSV AS | 5.3% |
Spotify Technology SA | 5.1% |
Meituan | 4.9% |
Hermes International | 4.6% |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | 4.4% |
Trip.com Group Ltd. | 4.3% |
NU Holdings Ltd. | 4.3% |
Moncler SpA | 4.3% |
Total | 49.1% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $61 | 1.20% |
Total Net Assets | $1,829,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 40 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Australia | 1.9% |
Hong Kong | 2.3% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Finland | 2.7% |
Italy | 2.9% |
Taiwan | 3.0% |
Switzerland | 3.7% |
Canada | 3.8% |
Japan | 4.5% |
Netherlands | 5.0% |
Sweden | 7.2% |
United States | 9.7% |
France | 13.0% |
Germany | 16.5% |
United Kingdom | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 5.5% |
RELX PLC | 4.3% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.8% |
Halma PLC | 3.6% |
Deutsche Boerse AG | 3.6% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.3% |
Haleon PLC | 3.3% |
Universal Music Group NV | 3.1% |
Hexagon AB | 3.0% |
QIAGEN NV | 3.0% |
Total | 36.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $99 | 1.95% |
Total Net Assets | $1,829,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 40 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Australia | 1.9% |
Hong Kong | 2.3% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Finland | 2.7% |
Italy | 2.9% |
Taiwan | 3.0% |
Switzerland | 3.7% |
Canada | 3.8% |
Japan | 4.5% |
Netherlands | 5.0% |
Sweden | 7.2% |
United States | 9.7% |
France | 13.0% |
Germany | 16.5% |
United Kingdom | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 5.5% |
RELX PLC | 4.3% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.8% |
Halma PLC | 3.6% |
Deutsche Boerse AG | 3.6% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.3% |
Haleon PLC | 3.3% |
Universal Music Group NV | 3.1% |
Hexagon AB | 3.0% |
QIAGEN NV | 3.0% |
Total | 36.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $43 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $1,829,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 40 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Australia | 1.9% |
Hong Kong | 2.3% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Finland | 2.7% |
Italy | 2.9% |
Taiwan | 3.0% |
Switzerland | 3.7% |
Canada | 3.8% |
Japan | 4.5% |
Netherlands | 5.0% |
Sweden | 7.2% |
United States | 9.7% |
France | 13.0% |
Germany | 16.5% |
United Kingdom | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 5.5% |
RELX PLC | 4.3% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.8% |
Halma PLC | 3.6% |
Deutsche Boerse AG | 3.6% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.3% |
Haleon PLC | 3.3% |
Universal Music Group NV | 3.1% |
Hexagon AB | 3.0% |
QIAGEN NV | 3.0% |
Total | 36.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - International Resilience Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $41 | 0.80% |
Total Net Assets | $1,829,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 40 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Australia | 1.9% |
Hong Kong | 2.3% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Finland | 2.7% |
Italy | 2.9% |
Taiwan | 3.0% |
Switzerland | 3.7% |
Canada | 3.8% |
Japan | 4.5% |
Netherlands | 5.0% |
Sweden | 7.2% |
United States | 9.7% |
France | 13.0% |
Germany | 16.5% |
United Kingdom | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
SAP SE | 5.5% |
RELX PLC | 4.3% |
Constellation Software, Inc. | 3.8% |
Halma PLC | 3.6% |
Deutsche Boerse AG | 3.6% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.3% |
Haleon PLC | 3.3% |
Universal Music Group NV | 3.1% |
Hexagon AB | 3.0% |
QIAGEN NV | 3.0% |
Total | 36.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $55 | 1.11% |
Total Net Assets | $21,068,020 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 217 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 151% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 6.8% |
Metals & Mining | 6.5% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 6.9% |
Short-Term Investments | 12.6% |
Sovereign | 67.2% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
U.S. Treasury Notes | 67.2% |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.3% |
Linde PLC | 0.8% |
Chevron Corp. | 0.7% |
Newmont Corp. | 0.6% |
Shell PLC | 0.6% |
BHP Group Ltd. | 0.6% |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | 0.4% |
Air Liquide SA | 0.4% |
Barrick Gold Corp. | 0.4% |
Total | 73.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $91 | 1.84% |
Total Net Assets | $21,068,020 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 217 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 151% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 6.8% |
Metals & Mining | 6.5% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 6.9% |
Short-Term Investments | 12.6% |
Sovereign | 67.2% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
U.S. Treasury Notes | 67.2% |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.3% |
Linde PLC | 0.8% |
Chevron Corp. | 0.7% |
Newmont Corp. | 0.6% |
Shell PLC | 0.6% |
BHP Group Ltd. | 0.6% |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | 0.4% |
Air Liquide SA | 0.4% |
Barrick Gold Corp. | 0.4% |
Total | 73.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $38 | 0.76% |
Total Net Assets | $21,068,020 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 217 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 151% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 6.8% |
Metals & Mining | 6.5% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 6.9% |
Short-Term Investments | 12.6% |
Sovereign | 67.2% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
U.S. Treasury Notes | 67.2% |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.3% |
Linde PLC | 0.8% |
Chevron Corp. | 0.7% |
Newmont Corp. | 0.6% |
Shell PLC | 0.6% |
BHP Group Ltd. | 0.6% |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | 0.4% |
Air Liquide SA | 0.4% |
Barrick Gold Corp. | 0.4% |
Total | 73.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $35 | 0.71% |
Total Net Assets | $21,068,020 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 217 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 151% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 6.8% |
Metals & Mining | 6.5% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 6.9% |
Short-Term Investments | 12.6% |
Sovereign | 67.2% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
U.S. Treasury Notes | 67.2% |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.3% |
Linde PLC | 0.8% |
Chevron Corp. | 0.7% |
Newmont Corp. | 0.6% |
Shell PLC | 0.6% |
BHP Group Ltd. | 0.6% |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | 0.4% |
Air Liquide SA | 0.4% |
Barrick Gold Corp. | 0.4% |
Total | 73.0% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $81 | 1.60% |
Total Net Assets | $27,264,238 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.8% |
South Africa | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
United Arab Emirates | 1.6% |
Argentina | 2.2% |
Kenya | 2.9% |
Slovenia | 3.1% |
Bangladesh | 3.3% |
Turkey | 3.4% |
Egypt | 3.7% |
Pakistan | 5.2% |
Philippines | 7.3% |
Poland | 7.3% |
United States | 9.3% |
Kazakhstan | 11.5% |
Indonesia | 13.6% |
Vietnam | 22.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
FPT Corp. | 8.7% |
Kaspi.KZ JSC | 5.4% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.0% |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | 3.8% |
Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | 3.7% |
11 bit studios SA | 3.7% |
Medikaloka Hermina Tbk. PT | 3.6% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 3.4% |
Nova Ljubljanska Banka DD | 3.1% |
Century Pacific Food, Inc. | 3.0% |
Total | 42.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $119 | 2.35% |
Total Net Assets | $27,264,238 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.8% |
South Africa | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
United Arab Emirates | 1.6% |
Argentina | 2.2% |
Kenya | 2.9% |
Slovenia | 3.1% |
Bangladesh | 3.3% |
Turkey | 3.4% |
Egypt | 3.7% |
Pakistan | 5.2% |
Philippines | 7.3% |
Poland | 7.3% |
United States | 9.3% |
Kazakhstan | 11.5% |
Indonesia | 13.6% |
Vietnam | 22.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
FPT Corp. | 8.7% |
Kaspi.KZ JSC | 5.4% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.0% |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | 3.8% |
Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | 3.7% |
11 bit studios SA | 3.7% |
Medikaloka Hermina Tbk. PT | 3.6% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 3.4% |
Nova Ljubljanska Banka DD | 3.1% |
Century Pacific Food, Inc. | 3.0% |
Total | 42.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $64 | 1.25% |
Total Net Assets | $27,264,238 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.8% |
South Africa | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
United Arab Emirates | 1.6% |
Argentina | 2.2% |
Kenya | 2.9% |
Slovenia | 3.1% |
Bangladesh | 3.3% |
Turkey | 3.4% |
Egypt | 3.7% |
Pakistan | 5.2% |
Philippines | 7.3% |
Poland | 7.3% |
United States | 9.3% |
Kazakhstan | 11.5% |
Indonesia | 13.6% |
Vietnam | 22.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
FPT Corp. | 8.7% |
Kaspi.KZ JSC | 5.4% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.0% |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | 3.8% |
Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | 3.7% |
11 bit studios SA | 3.7% |
Medikaloka Hermina Tbk. PT | 3.6% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 3.4% |
Nova Ljubljanska Banka DD | 3.1% |
Century Pacific Food, Inc. | 3.0% |
Total | 42.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $107 | 2.10% |
Total Net Assets | $27,264,238 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.8% |
South Africa | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
United Arab Emirates | 1.6% |
Argentina | 2.2% |
Kenya | 2.9% |
Slovenia | 3.1% |
Bangladesh | 3.3% |
Turkey | 3.4% |
Egypt | 3.7% |
Pakistan | 5.2% |
Philippines | 7.3% |
Poland | 7.3% |
United States | 9.3% |
Kazakhstan | 11.5% |
Indonesia | 13.6% |
Vietnam | 22.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
FPT Corp. | 8.7% |
Kaspi.KZ JSC | 5.4% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.0% |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | 3.8% |
Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | 3.7% |
11 bit studios SA | 3.7% |
Medikaloka Hermina Tbk. PT | 3.6% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 3.4% |
Nova Ljubljanska Banka DD | 3.1% |
Century Pacific Food, Inc. | 3.0% |
Total | 42.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $61 | 1.20% |
Total Net Assets | $27,264,238 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 41 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.8% |
South Africa | 1.1% |
United Kingdom | 1.2% |
United Arab Emirates | 1.6% |
Argentina | 2.2% |
Kenya | 2.9% |
Slovenia | 3.1% |
Bangladesh | 3.3% |
Turkey | 3.4% |
Egypt | 3.7% |
Pakistan | 5.2% |
Philippines | 7.3% |
Poland | 7.3% |
United States | 9.3% |
Kazakhstan | 11.5% |
Indonesia | 13.6% |
Vietnam | 22.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
FPT Corp. | 8.7% |
Kaspi.KZ JSC | 5.4% |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 4.0% |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | 3.8% |
Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | 3.7% |
11 bit studios SA | 3.7% |
Medikaloka Hermina Tbk. PT | 3.6% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 3.4% |
Nova Ljubljanska Banka DD | 3.1% |
Century Pacific Food, Inc. | 3.0% |
Total | 42.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $62 | 1.19% |
Total Net Assets | $159,816,612 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 69 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
Norway | 1.1% |
Israel | 1.2% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Singapore | 3.4% |
South Africa | 3.5% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Canada | 4.6% |
Argentina | 5.0% |
China | 5.0% |
Taiwan | 5.2% |
India | 5.9% |
United States | 5.8% |
Germany | 6.1% |
Korea, Republic Of | 7.0% |
Japan | 8.4% |
France | 9.9% |
United Kingdom | 17.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.2% |
Despegar.com Corp. | 5.0% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.2% |
Unilever PLC | 4.1% |
Glencore PLC | 3.7% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 3.5% |
Sea Ltd. | 3.4% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.2% |
Linde PLC | 3.0% |
Novo Nordisk AS | 2.6% |
Total | 37.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $104 | 2.00% |
Total Net Assets | $159,816,612 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 69 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
Norway | 1.1% |
Israel | 1.2% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Singapore | 3.4% |
South Africa | 3.5% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Canada | 4.6% |
Argentina | 5.0% |
China | 5.0% |
Taiwan | 5.2% |
India | 5.9% |
United States | 5.8% |
Germany | 6.1% |
Korea, Republic Of | 7.0% |
Japan | 8.4% |
France | 9.9% |
United Kingdom | 17.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.2% |
Despegar.com Corp. | 5.0% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.2% |
Unilever PLC | 4.1% |
Glencore PLC | 3.7% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 3.5% |
Sea Ltd. | 3.4% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.2% |
Linde PLC | 3.0% |
Novo Nordisk AS | 2.6% |
Total | 37.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $47 | 0.90% |
Total Net Assets | $159,816,612 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 69 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
Norway | 1.1% |
Israel | 1.2% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Singapore | 3.4% |
South Africa | 3.5% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Canada | 4.6% |
Argentina | 5.0% |
China | 5.0% |
Taiwan | 5.2% |
India | 5.9% |
United States | 5.8% |
Germany | 6.1% |
Korea, Republic Of | 7.0% |
Japan | 8.4% |
France | 9.9% |
United Kingdom | 17.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.2% |
Despegar.com Corp. | 5.0% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.2% |
Unilever PLC | 4.1% |
Glencore PLC | 3.7% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 3.5% |
Sea Ltd. | 3.4% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.2% |
Linde PLC | 3.0% |
Novo Nordisk AS | 2.6% |
Total | 37.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $44 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $159,816,612 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 69 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
Norway | 1.1% |
Israel | 1.2% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Singapore | 3.4% |
South Africa | 3.5% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Canada | 4.6% |
Argentina | 5.0% |
China | 5.0% |
Taiwan | 5.2% |
India | 5.9% |
United States | 5.8% |
Germany | 6.1% |
Korea, Republic Of | 7.0% |
Japan | 8.4% |
France | 9.9% |
United Kingdom | 17.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.2% |
Despegar.com Corp. | 5.0% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.2% |
Unilever PLC | 4.1% |
Glencore PLC | 3.7% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 3.5% |
Sea Ltd. | 3.4% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.2% |
Linde PLC | 3.0% |
Novo Nordisk AS | 2.6% |
Total | 37.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $90 | 1.74% |
Total Net Assets | $159,816,612 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 69 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
Norway | 1.1% |
Israel | 1.2% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Singapore | 3.4% |
South Africa | 3.5% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Canada | 4.6% |
Argentina | 5.0% |
China | 5.0% |
Taiwan | 5.2% |
India | 5.9% |
United States | 5.8% |
Germany | 6.1% |
Korea, Republic Of | 7.0% |
Japan | 8.4% |
France | 9.9% |
United Kingdom | 17.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.2% |
Despegar.com Corp. | 5.0% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.2% |
Unilever PLC | 4.1% |
Glencore PLC | 3.7% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 3.5% |
Sea Ltd. | 3.4% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.2% |
Linde PLC | 3.0% |
Novo Nordisk AS | 2.6% |
Total | 37.9% |
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The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $44 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $159,816,612 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 69 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Country Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 0.7% |
Norway | 1.1% |
Israel | 1.2% |
Denmark | 2.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Singapore | 3.4% |
South Africa | 3.5% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Canada | 4.6% |
Argentina | 5.0% |
China | 5.0% |
Taiwan | 5.2% |
India | 5.9% |
United States | 5.8% |
Germany | 6.1% |
Korea, Republic Of | 7.0% |
Japan | 8.4% |
France | 9.9% |
United Kingdom | 17.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Represents investments in countries less than 1% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.2% |
Despegar.com Corp. | 5.0% |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4.2% |
Unilever PLC | 4.1% |
Glencore PLC | 3.7% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | 3.5% |
Sea Ltd. | 3.4% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 3.2% |
Linde PLC | 3.0% |
Novo Nordisk AS | 2.6% |
Total | 37.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $61 | 1.20% |
Total Net Assets | $4,355,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 67 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.6% |
Investment Companies | 2.4% |
Materials | 3.1% |
Energy | 4.5% |
Consumer Staples | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.1% |
Financials | 9.2% |
Health Care | 14.3% |
Industrials | 16.4% |
Information Technology | 17.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Danaher Corp. | 4.9% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.9% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.9% |
Procore Technologies, Inc. | 4.6% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.2% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 3.9% |
Total | 52.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $99 | 1.95% |
Total Net Assets | $4,355,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 67 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.6% |
Investment Companies | 2.4% |
Materials | 3.1% |
Energy | 4.5% |
Consumer Staples | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.1% |
Financials | 9.2% |
Health Care | 14.3% |
Industrials | 16.4% |
Information Technology | 17.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Danaher Corp. | 4.9% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.9% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.9% |
Procore Technologies, Inc. | 4.6% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.2% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 3.9% |
Total | 52.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $43 | 0.85% |
Total Net Assets | $4,355,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 67 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.6% |
Investment Companies | 2.4% |
Materials | 3.1% |
Energy | 4.5% |
Consumer Staples | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.1% |
Financials | 9.2% |
Health Care | 14.3% |
Industrials | 16.4% |
Information Technology | 17.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Danaher Corp. | 4.9% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.9% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.9% |
Procore Technologies, Inc. | 4.6% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.2% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 3.9% |
Total | 52.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc - Permanence Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $41 | 0.80% |
Total Net Assets | $4,355,245 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 67 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Communication Services | 0.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.6% |
Investment Companies | 2.4% |
Materials | 3.1% |
Energy | 4.5% |
Consumer Staples | 4.6% |
Real Estate | 5.1% |
Financials | 9.2% |
Health Care | 14.3% |
Industrials | 16.4% |
Information Technology | 17.0% |
Consumer Discretionary | 21.2% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)Footnote Referencea
Cloudflare, Inc. | 9.9% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 6.0% |
American Tower Corp. | 5.1% |
Danaher Corp. | 4.9% |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 4.9% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.9% |
Procore Technologies, Inc. | 4.6% |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.2% |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 3.9% |
Total | 52.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnotea | Excluding cash equivalents. |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $54 | 1.10% |
Total Net Assets | $4,650,517 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 27 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 64% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
Health Care | 2.8% |
Real Estate | 26.2% |
Financials | 68.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 8.9% |
American Tower Corp. | 8.3% |
Equinix, Inc. | 8.3% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 8.1% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 7.7% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 5.7% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.8% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.1% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.0% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 4.0% |
Total | 63.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $91 | 1.85% |
Total Net Assets | $4,650,517 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 27 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 64% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
Health Care | 2.8% |
Real Estate | 26.2% |
Financials | 68.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 8.9% |
American Tower Corp. | 8.3% |
Equinix, Inc. | 8.3% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 8.1% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 7.7% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 5.7% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.8% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.1% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.0% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 4.0% |
Total | 63.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $37 | 0.74% |
Total Net Assets | $4,650,517 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 27 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 64% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
Health Care | 2.8% |
Real Estate | 26.2% |
Financials | 68.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 8.9% |
American Tower Corp. | 8.3% |
Equinix, Inc. | 8.3% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 8.1% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 7.7% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 5.7% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.8% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.1% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.0% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 4.0% |
Total | 63.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $35 | 0.70% |
Total Net Assets | $4,650,517 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 27 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 64% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Short-Term Investments | 0.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
Health Care | 2.8% |
Real Estate | 26.2% |
Financials | 68.8% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Welltower, Inc. | 8.9% |
American Tower Corp. | 8.3% |
Equinix, Inc. | 8.3% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 8.1% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 7.7% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 5.7% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.8% |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.1% |
Prologis, Inc. | 4.0% |
American Homes 4 Rent | 4.0% |
Total | 63.9% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $52 | 1.05% |
Total Net Assets | $26,308,891 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Health Care | 1.3% |
Real Estate | 28.3% |
Financials | 68.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Equinix, Inc. | 8.5% |
Welltower, Inc. | 8.3% |
Prologis, Inc. | 7.4% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.4% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 5.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 4.7% |
Public Storage | 4.6% |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | 4.0% |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Total | 58.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $90 | 1.80% |
Total Net Assets | $26,308,891 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Health Care | 1.3% |
Real Estate | 28.3% |
Financials | 68.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Equinix, Inc. | 8.5% |
Welltower, Inc. | 8.3% |
Prologis, Inc. | 7.4% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.4% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 5.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 4.7% |
Public Storage | 4.6% |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | 4.0% |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Total | 58.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $35 | 0.70% |
Total Net Assets | $26,308,891 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Health Care | 1.3% |
Real Estate | 28.3% |
Financials | 68.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Equinix, Inc. | 8.5% |
Welltower, Inc. | 8.3% |
Prologis, Inc. | 7.4% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.4% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 5.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 4.7% |
Public Storage | 4.6% |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | 4.0% |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Total | 58.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class IR | $32 | 0.65% |
Total Net Assets | $26,308,891 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Health Care | 1.3% |
Real Estate | 28.3% |
Financials | 68.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Equinix, Inc. | 8.5% |
Welltower, Inc. | 8.3% |
Prologis, Inc. | 7.4% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.4% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 5.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 4.7% |
Public Storage | 4.6% |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | 4.0% |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Total | 58.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class L | $77 | 1.55% |
Total Net Assets | $26,308,891 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Health Care | 1.3% |
Real Estate | 28.3% |
Financials | 68.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Equinix, Inc. | 8.5% |
Welltower, Inc. | 8.3% |
Prologis, Inc. | 7.4% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.4% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 5.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 4.7% |
Public Storage | 4.6% |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | 4.0% |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Total | 58.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $32 | 0.65% |
Total Net Assets | $26,308,891 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% |
Health Care | 1.3% |
Real Estate | 28.3% |
Financials | 68.3% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Equinix, Inc. | 8.5% |
Welltower, Inc. | 8.3% |
Prologis, Inc. | 7.4% |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.4% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 5.6% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.8% |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 4.7% |
Public Storage | 4.6% |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | 4.0% |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.9% |
Total | 58.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $59 | 1.06% |
Total Net Assets | $313,599,618 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 1.0% |
Utilities | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Energy | 2.8% |
Health Care | 4.4% |
Consumer Staples | 7.9% |
Industrials | 8.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Financials | 23.2% |
Information Technology | 32.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 9.9% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.3% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 7.1% |
Apple, Inc. | 6.5% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.4% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 4.3% |
Progressive Corp. | 4.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 3.9% |
Waste Management, Inc. | 3.7% |
Total | 59.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $100 | 1.82% |
Total Net Assets | $313,599,618 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 1.0% |
Utilities | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Energy | 2.8% |
Health Care | 4.4% |
Consumer Staples | 7.9% |
Industrials | 8.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Financials | 23.2% |
Information Technology | 32.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 9.9% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.3% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 7.1% |
Apple, Inc. | 6.5% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.4% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 4.3% |
Progressive Corp. | 4.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 3.9% |
Waste Management, Inc. | 3.7% |
Total | 59.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $44 | 0.80% |
Total Net Assets | $313,599,618 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 1.0% |
Utilities | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Energy | 2.8% |
Health Care | 4.4% |
Consumer Staples | 7.9% |
Industrials | 8.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Financials | 23.2% |
Information Technology | 32.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 9.9% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.3% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 7.1% |
Apple, Inc. | 6.5% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.4% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 4.3% |
Progressive Corp. | 4.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 3.9% |
Waste Management, Inc. | 3.7% |
Total | 59.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - US Core Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $42 | 0.75% |
Total Net Assets | $313,599,618 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Sector Allocation (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
Materials | 1.0% |
Utilities | 1.0% |
Short-Term Investments | 1.2% |
Energy | 2.8% |
Health Care | 4.4% |
Consumer Staples | 7.9% |
Industrials | 8.2% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8.9% |
Communication Services | 9.4% |
Financials | 23.2% |
Information Technology | 32.0% |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Microsoft Corp. | 9.9% |
NVIDIA Corp. | 9.3% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 7.1% |
Apple, Inc. | 6.5% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.4% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.1% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 4.3% |
Progressive Corp. | 4.0% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 3.9% |
Waste Management, Inc. | 3.7% |
Total | 59.2% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $62 | 1.29% |
Total Net Assets | $2,131,220 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 1.3% |
Health Care Technology | 5.0% |
Health Care Providers & Services | 7.7% |
Short-Term Investments | 9.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 12.4% |
Pharmaceuticals | 15.5% |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 18.7% |
Biotechnology | 30.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Eli Lilly & Co. | 9.8% |
Argenx SE | 5.6% |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 5.5% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 5.5% |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5.4% |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 4.6% |
Exact Sciences Corp. | 4.3% |
10X Genomics, Inc. | 3.3% |
Zoetis, Inc. | 2.7% |
Total | 51.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $98 | 2.04% |
Total Net Assets | $2,131,220 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 1.3% |
Health Care Technology | 5.0% |
Health Care Providers & Services | 7.7% |
Short-Term Investments | 9.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 12.4% |
Pharmaceuticals | 15.5% |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 18.7% |
Biotechnology | 30.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Eli Lilly & Co. | 9.8% |
Argenx SE | 5.6% |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 5.5% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 5.5% |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5.4% |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 4.6% |
Exact Sciences Corp. | 4.3% |
10X Genomics, Inc. | 3.3% |
Zoetis, Inc. | 2.7% |
Total | 51.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
The Funds may deliver a single copy of certain required shareholder documents (including prospectuses, shareholder reports, and proxy materials) to investors with the same last name and the same address. Your participation will continue indefinitely unless you instruct otherwise by calling 1-800-869-6397 or by contacting your financial intermediary. Your instruction will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $45 | 0.94% |
Total Net Assets | $2,131,220 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
---|
OtherFootnote Reference1 | 1.3% |
Health Care Technology | 5.0% |
Health Care Providers & Services | 7.7% |
Short-Term Investments | 9.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 12.4% |
Pharmaceuticals | 15.5% |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 18.7% |
Biotechnology | 30.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Eli Lilly & Co. | 9.8% |
Argenx SE | 5.6% |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 5.5% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 5.5% |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5.4% |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 4.6% |
Exact Sciences Corp. | 4.3% |
10X Genomics, Inc. | 3.3% |
Zoetis, Inc. | 2.7% |
Total | 51.4% |
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including the prospectus, statement of additional information, financial statements and holdings, please scan the QR code or visit www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. For proxy information, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/en-us/institutional-investor/about-us/proxy-voting/vote-summary-report.desktop.html.
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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. - Vitality Portfolio for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-869-6397.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Class R6 | $43 | 0.89% |
Total Net Assets | $2,131,220 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 39 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% |
What did the Fund invest in?
The following tables reflect what the Fund invested in as of the report date.
Industry Weightings (% of total investments)
Value | Value |
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OtherFootnote Reference1 | 1.3% |
Health Care Technology | 5.0% |
Health Care Providers & Services | 7.7% |
Short-Term Investments | 9.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 12.4% |
Pharmaceuticals | 15.5% |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 18.7% |
Biotechnology | 30.0% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments. |
Top Ten Holdings (% of total investments)
Eli Lilly & Co. | 9.8% |
Argenx SE | 5.6% |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 5.5% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 5.5% |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5.4% |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4.7% |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 4.6% |
Exact Sciences Corp. | 4.3% |
10X Genomics, Inc. | 3.3% |
Zoetis, Inc. | 2.7% |
Total | 51.4% |
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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report June 30, 2024
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Advantage Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (96.2%) | |
Automobiles (6.2%) | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 50,727 | | | $ | 10,038 | | |
Biotechnology (1.1%) | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | | | 168,134 | | | | 1,777 | | |
Broadline Retail (8.1%) | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 42,649 | | | | 8,242 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 2,966 | | | | 4,874 | | |
| | | 13,116 | | |
Capital Markets (4.6%) | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 54,469 | | | | 7,456 | | |
Entertainment (4.9%) | |
ROBLOX Corp., Class A (a) | | | 213,237 | | | | 7,935 | | |
Financial Services (4.1%) | |
Adyen NV (Netherlands) (a) | | | 4,911 | | | | 5,833 | | |
Block, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 11,366 | | | | 733 | | |
| | | 6,566 | | |
Ground Transportation (6.3%) | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 83,091 | | | | 6,039 | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 18,509 | | | | 4,188 | | |
| | | 10,227 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (12.2%) | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 50,592 | | | | 7,671 | | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 111,543 | | | | 12,134 | | |
| | | 19,805 | | |
Information Technology Services (21.1%) | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 188,982 | | | | 15,653 | | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (Canada) (a) | | | 152,242 | | | | 10,056 | | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 62,379 | | | | 8,427 | | |
| | | 34,136 | | |
Interactive Media & Services (0.6%) | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 1,845 | | | | 930 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (2.8%) | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 18,339 | | | | 4,582 | | |
Media (7.0%) | |
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 116,631 | | | | 11,392 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (4.6%) | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 284,501 | | | | 7,502 | | |
Software (7.7%) | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 43,694 | | | | 2,299 | | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 6,403 | | | | 2,453 | | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 3,819 | | | | 5,261 | | |
Procore Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 36,540 | | | | 2,423 | | |
| | | 12,436 | | |
Specialized REITs (3.5%) | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 29,179 | | | | 5,672 | | |
Specialty Retail (1.4%) | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 22,700 | | | | 2,257 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $125,908) | | | 155,827 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Investment Company (2.6%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $4,694) | | | 121,301 | | | $ | 4,141 | | |
Short-Term Investment (1.3%) | |
Investment Company (1.3%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $2,060) | | | 2,059,755 | | | | 2,060 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (100.1%) (Cost $132,662) | | | | | 162,028 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $638) | | | 188 | | |
Total Investments (100.2%) (Cost $133,300) (b)(c)(d) | | | 162,216 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.2%) | | | (247 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 161,969 | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $5,833,000 and 3.6%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $38,396,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $9,480,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $28,916,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Advantage Portfolio
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.68 | | | Jan-25 | | | 51,817,605 | | | $ | 51,818 | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 196 | | | $ | (111 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 48,537,600 | | | | 48,538 | | | | 101 | | | | 206 | | | | (105 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 57,077,746 | | | | 57,078 | | | | 2 | | | | 236 | | | | (234 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 188 | | | $ | 638 | | | $ | (450 | ) | |
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 31.5 | % | |
Information Technology Services | | | 21.0 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 12.2 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 8.1 | | |
Software | | | 7.7 | | |
Media | | | 7.0 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 6.3 | | |
Automobiles | | | 6.2 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $131,240) | | $ | 160,156 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $2,060) | | | 2,060 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $133,300) | | | 162,216 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $3) | | | 3 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 160 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 103 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 53 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 8 | | |
Other Assets | | | 97 | | |
Total Assets | | | 162,640 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 279 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 210 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 56 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 38 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 8 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 8 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 15 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 11 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 34 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 671 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 161,969 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 310,695 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (148,726 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 161,969 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 93,476 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,210,495 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 17.94 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 38,429 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,273,976 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.90 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.94 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 17.84 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,369 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 77,363 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 17.69 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 18,085 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,174,850 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.39 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 10,610 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 587,162 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.07 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | $ | 291 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 81 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 372 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 606 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 53 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 6 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 101 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 66 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 22 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 8 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 86 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 75 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 25 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 18 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 12 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 4 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Interest Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 14 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,108 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (83 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (49 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Distribution Fees — Class L Shares waived (Note D) | | | (5 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 966 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (594 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 10,059 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 10,058 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (6,522 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,522 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 3,536 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 2,942 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (594 | ) | | $ | (1,566 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 10,058 | | | | (8,250 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,522 | ) | | | 89,276 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 2,942 | | | | 79,460 | | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 4,449 | | | | 45,229 | | |
Redeemed | | | (33,377 | ) | | | (83,720 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 1,901 | | | | 5,695 | | |
Redeemed | | | (10,251 | ) | | | (15,983 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Redeemed | | | (266 | ) | | | (213 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 265 | | | | 1,188 | | |
Redeemed | | | (4,260 | ) | | | (7,762 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 6 | | | | 603 | | |
Redeemed | | | (6,870 | ) | | | (9,070 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (48,403 | ) | | | (64,033 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (45,461 | ) | | | 15,427 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 207,430 | | | | 192,003 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 161,969 | | | $ | 207,430 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 242 | | | | 3,161 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,846 | ) | | | (5,625 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1,604 | ) | | | (2,464 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 111 | | | | 398 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (599 | ) | | | (1,121 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (488 | ) | | | (723 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (15 | ) | | | (13 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 17 | | | | 96 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (271 | ) | | | (603 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (254 | ) | | | (507 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | @ | | | 42 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (384 | ) | | | (562 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (384 | ) | | | (520 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Advantage Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.70 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 33.57 | | | $ | 43.28 | | | $ | 26.06 | | | $ | 20.98 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.28 | | | | 5.68 | | | | (17.90 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 19.64 | | | | 5.61 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.24 | | | | 5.60 | | | | (18.04 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | 19.45 | | | | 5.57 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 17.94 | | | $ | 17.70 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 33.57 | | | $ | 43.28 | | | $ | 26.06 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.36 | %(4) | | | 46.28 | %(5) | | | (54.54 | )% | | | (4.45 | )% | | | 74.79 | % | | | 26.60 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 93,476 | | | $ | 120,584 | | | $ | 112,250 | | | $ | 576,158 | | | $ | 656,030 | | | $ | 296,843 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.03 | %(6) | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.93 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.81 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.85 | %(7) | | | 0.85 | %(7) | | | 0.84 | %(7) | | | 0.84 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.85 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | 0.85 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.84 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.45 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.54 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.68 | )%(7) | | | (0.73 | )%(7) | | | (0.54 | )%(7) | | | (0.15 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %(4) | | | 42 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 70 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.85 | % | | | (0.58 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Advantage Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.70 | | | $ | 11.45 | | | $ | 32.26 | | | $ | 42.02 | | | $ | 25.42 | | | $ | 20.54 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | 5.37 | | | | (17.19 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 19.11 | | | | 5.50 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.20 | | | | 5.25 | | | | (17.38 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | 18.83 | | | | 5.37 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.90 | | | $ | 16.70 | | | $ | 11.45 | | | $ | 32.26 | | | $ | 42.02 | | | $ | 25.42 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.20 | %(4) | | | 45.85 | %(5) | | | (54.71 | )% | | | (4.72 | )% | | | 74.27 | % | | | 26.20 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 38,429 | | | $ | 46,114 | | | $ | 39,913 | | | $ | 117,424 | | | $ | 130,176 | | | $ | 80,743 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.26 | %(6) | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.21 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.18 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.13 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.19 | %(7) | | | 1.14 | %(7) | | | 1.15 | %(7) | | | 1.19 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 1.18 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | 1.19 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.19 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.78 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.87 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.02 | )%(7) | | | (1.02 | )%(7) | | | (0.84 | )%(7) | | | (0.50 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %(4) | | | 42 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 70 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.18 | % | | | (0.92 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Advantage Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 33.31 | | | $ | 43.04 | | | $ | 25.95 | | | $ | 20.92 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | 5.61 | | | | (17.76 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | 19.53 | | | | 5.58 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.22 | | | | 5.51 | | | | (17.92 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | 19.32 | | | | 5.52 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 17.69 | | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 33.31 | | | $ | 43.04 | | | $ | 25.95 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.26 | %(4) | | | 46.07 | %(5) | | | (54.61 | )% | | | (4.54 | )% | | | 74.65 | % | | | 26.44 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,369 | | | $ | 1,616 | | | $ | 1,261 | | | $ | 4,120 | | | $ | 5,391 | | | $ | 4,363 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.91 | %(6) | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.69 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.99 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.99 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | 0.99 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.59 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.68 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.81 | )%(7) | | | (0.82 | )%(7) | | | (0.64 | )%(7) | | | (0.25 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %(4) | | | 42 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 70 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.99 | % | | | (0.73 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Advantage Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.26 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 30.48 | | | $ | 40.44 | | | $ | 24.68 | | | $ | 20.10 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.25 | | | | 4.92 | | | | (16.19 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | 18.49 | | | | 5.36 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.13 | | | | 4.71 | | | | (16.50 | ) | | | (2.18 | ) | | | 17.99 | | | | 5.07 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.39 | | | $ | 15.26 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 30.48 | | | $ | 40.44 | | | $ | 24.68 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.85 | %(4) | | | 44.64 | %(5) | | | (55.02 | )% | | | (5.41 | )% | | | 73.10 | % | | | 25.27 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 18,085 | | | $ | 21,811 | | | $ | 20,422 | | | $ | 68,793 | | | $ | 71,419 | | | $ | 42,054 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.01 | %(6) | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.93 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.92 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.89 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.84 | %(7) | | | 1.85 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 1.92 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.90 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.52 | )%(6)(7) | | | (1.62 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.72 | )%(7) | | | (1.72 | )%(7) | | | (1.55 | )%(7) | | | (1.20 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %(4) | | | 42 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 70 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.93 | % | | | (1.66 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Advantage Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.82 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 33.74 | | | $ | 43.41 | | | $ | 26.12 | | | $ | 21.02 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.29 | | | | 5.71 | | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (1.60 | ) | | | 19.68 | | | | 5.62 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.25 | | | | 5.64 | | | | (18.13 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 19.52 | | | | 5.59 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 18.07 | | | $ | 17.82 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 33.74 | | | $ | 43.41 | | | $ | 26.12 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 1.40 | %(5) | | | 46.31 | %(6) | | | (54.53 | )% | | | (4.36 | )% | | | 74.93 | % | | | 26.64 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 10,610 | | | $ | 17,305 | | | $ | 18,157 | | | $ | 47,842 | | | $ | 41,263 | | | $ | 28,983 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.92 | %(7) | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.83 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.81 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.77 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.81 | %(8) | | | 0.77 | %(8) | | | 0.79 | %(8) | | | 0.80 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.81 | %(7)(8) | | | N/A | | | | 0.81 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.80 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.41 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.50 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.64 | )%(8) | | | (0.65 | )%(8) | | | (0.47 | )%(8) | | | (0.10 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %(5) | | | 42 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 70 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.81 | % | | | (0.54 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Advantage Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Advantage Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and
accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $4,141,000 or approximately 2.56% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a reputable broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (4) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange
forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobiles | | $ | 10,038 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,038 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 1,777 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,777 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 13,116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,116 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 7,456 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,456 | | |
Entertainment | | | 7,935 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,935 | | |
Financial Services | | | 733 | | | | 5,833 | | | | — | | | | 6,566 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 10,227 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,227 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 19,805 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,805 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 34,136 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34,136 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 930 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 930 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 4,582 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,582 | | |
Media | | | 11,392 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,392 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 7,502 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,502 | | |
Software | | | 12,436 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,436 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 5,672 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,672 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 2,257 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,257 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 149,994 | | | | 5,833 | | | | — | | | | 155,827 | | |
Investment Company | | | 4,141 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,141 | | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 188 | | | | — | | | | 188 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 2,060 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,060 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 156,195 | | | $ | 6,021 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 162,216 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are
marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid. Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
premium received by the Fund. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 188 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | (443 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Gain on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | 107 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 188 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | $ | 85 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 85 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | 103 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 103 | | |
Total | | $ | 188 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 188 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 179,065,000 | | |
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the
respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $750 million | | Next $750 million | | Over $1.5 billion | |
| 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.55 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.56% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.85% for Class I shares, 1.20% for Class A shares, 0.99% for Class L shares, 1.95% for Class C shares and 0.81% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $83,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $51,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares. The Distributor has agreed to waive for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate, the 12b-1 fees on Class L shares of the Fund to the extent it exceeds 0.04% of the average daily net assets of such shares on an annualized basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, this waiver amounted to approximately $5,000.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $51,303,000 and $99,117,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $3,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 2,145 | | | $ | 52,558 | | | $ | 52,643 | | | $ | 81 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,060 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred less than $500 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,322 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Permanent differences, due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 3,856 | | | $ | (3,856 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $105,631,000 and $63,035,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 72.5%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without
the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group average.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
American Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
American Resilience Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (93.5%) | |
Beverages (5.1%) | |
Coca-Cola Co. | | | 535 | | | $ | 34 | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 107 | | | | 27 | | |
| | | 61 | | |
Capital Markets (8.3%) | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 59 | | | | 11 | | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 36 | | | | 15 | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 378 | | | | 52 | | |
Moody's Corp. | | | 49 | | | | 21 | | |
| | | 99 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (1.9%) | |
CDW Corp. | | | 104 | | | | 23 | | |
Financial Services (6.0%) | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 37 | | | | 6 | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 247 | | | | 65 | | |
| | | 71 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (8.1%) | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 264 | | | | 27 | | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 149 | | | | 35 | | |
Hologic, Inc. (a) | | | 219 | | | | 16 | | |
Steris PLC | | | 86 | | | | 19 | | |
| | | 97 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.5%) | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 82 | | | | 42 | | |
Household Products (3.4%) | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 247 | | | | 41 | | |
Information Technology Services (4.9%) | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 190 | | | | 58 | | |
Insurance (5.6%) | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 134 | | | | 39 | | |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | 107 | | | | 28 | | |
| | | 67 | | |
Interactive Media & Services (4.4%) | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 290 | | | | 53 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (9.5%) | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 34 | | | | 8 | | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 171 | | | | 36 | | |
Revvity, Inc. | | | 245 | | | | 26 | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 77 | | | | 43 | | |
| | | 113 | | |
Machinery (3.2%) | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 392 | | | | 38 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (2.0%) | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 141 | | | | 24 | | |
Professional Services (7.8%) | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 153 | | | | 36 | | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 151 | | | | 30 | | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 110 | | | | 27 | | |
| | | 93 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (4.0%) | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 249 | | | $ | 48 | | |
Software (13.9%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. (Canada) | | | 13 | | | | 37 | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 206 | | | | 92 | | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 65 | | | | 37 | | |
| | | 166 | | |
Tobacco (1.9%) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 225 | | | | 23 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $977) | | | 1,117 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Software (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 16 | | | | — | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investment (0.4%) | |
Investment Company (0.4%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $5) | | | 4,996 | | | | 5 | | |
Total Investments (93.9%) (Cost $982) (b) | | | 1,122 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (6.1%) | | | 73 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 1,195 | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $150,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $10,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $140,000.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 26.5 | % | |
Software | | | 14.8 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 10.0 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 8.9 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 8.6 | | |
Professional Services | | | 8.3 | | |
Financial Services | | | 6.3 | | |
Insurance | | | 6.0 | | |
Beverages | | | 5.4 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 5.2 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
American Resilience Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $977) | | $ | 1,117 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $5) | | | 5 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $982) | | | 1,122 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $—@) | | | — | @ | |
Due from Adviser | | | 59 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 28 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 57 | | |
Total Assets | | | 1,267 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 54 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 10 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 7 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 72 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,195 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,037 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 158 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,195 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,021 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 88,657 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.52 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 58 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,049 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.48 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.64 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 12.12 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 57 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,014 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.39 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 59 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,067 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.52 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
American Resilience Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $—@ of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 7 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 1 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 8 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 74 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 19 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 7 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 3 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 3 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | — | @ | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 120 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (110 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (3 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 3 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 5 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 18 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 18 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 29 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 29 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 47 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 52 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
American Resilience Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 18 | | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 29 | | | | 172 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 52 | | | | 182 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (12 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (14 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 25 | | | | 3 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 12 | | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Class A: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Class C: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 25 | | | | 17 | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 77 | | | | 185 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,118 | | | | 933 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 1,195 | | | $ | 1,118 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2 | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (— | @@) | |
Net Increase in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Class C: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
American Resilience Portfolio
| | Class I | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.48 | | | | 1.72 | | | | (0.71 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.51 | | | | 1.82 | | | | (0.67 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 9.33 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.63 | %(4) | | | 19.54 | %(5) | | | (6.70 | )%(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,021 | | | $ | 952 | | | $ | 793 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 20.37 | %(6) | | | 29.44 | % | | | 36.85 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.70 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.50 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.70 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.60 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.91 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 21 | %(4) | | | 35 | % | | | 6 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.22% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 19.32%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
American Resilience Portfolio
| | Class A | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 9.31 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.02 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.48 | | | | 1.73 | | | | (0.71 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.49 | | | | 1.79 | | | | (0.69 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 9.31 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.46 | %(4) | | | 19.20 | %(5) | | | (6.90 | )%(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 47 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 24.21 | %(6) | | | 33.82 | % | | | 41.47 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.05 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.26 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.61 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.56 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 21 | %(4) | | | 35 | % | | | 6 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.22% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 18.98%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.41 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
American Resilience Portfolio
| | Class C | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.71 | | | | (0.70 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.44 | | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.71 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.39 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 9.29 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.02 | %(4) | | | 18.21 | %(5) | | | (7.10 | )%(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 46 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 25.01 | %(6) | | | 34.58 | % | | | 42.21 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.80 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.60 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.80 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.50 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.15 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.20 | )%(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 21 | %(4) | | | 35 | % | | | 6 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.22% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 17.99%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.80 | % | | | (0.35 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
American Resilience Portfolio
| | Class R6 | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.73 | | | | (0.71 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.51 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (0.67 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 9.33 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.63 | %(4) | | | 19.60 | %(5) | | | (6.70 | )%(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 56 | | | $ | 47 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 23.58 | %(6) | | | 33.36 | % | | | 41.22 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.65 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.45 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.65 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.65 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.95 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 21 | %(4) | | | 35 | % | | | 6 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.22% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 19.38%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.80 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the American Resilience Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official
closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited ("MSIM Limited") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,117 | (1) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,117 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,122 | | | $ | — | † | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,122 | † | |
(1) The level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns,
violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Next $500 million | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.55 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.45 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.70% for Class I shares, 1.05% for Class A shares, 1.80% for Class C shares and 0.65% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $3,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $114,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement.
The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
investments were approximately $295,000 and $227,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 238 | | | $ | 254 | | | $ | 1 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she
receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | 14 | | | $ | — | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to nondeductible expenses, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 2 | | | $ | (2 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 4 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term capital losses of approximately $2,000 that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately $6,000.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have record owners of 10% or greater.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below its peer group average for the one-year period and the period since its inception in July 2022. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Asia Opportunity
Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Funds are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that market values of securities owned by the Fund will decline and, therefore, the value of the Fund's shares may be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Fund. Please see the prospectus for more complete information on investment risks.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.3%) | |
China (47.0%) | |
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. (a) | | | 449,800 | | | $ | 1,489 | | |
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 191,840 | | | | 1,542 | | |
Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 1,514,000 | | | | 650 | | |
Haidilao International Holding Ltd. (a) | | | 2,776,000 | | | | 4,986 | | |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 715,186 | | | | 2,540 | | |
KE Holdings, Inc. ADR | | | 365,531 | | | | 5,172 | | |
Kuaishou Technology (a)(b) | | | 475,900 | | | | 2,793 | | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 25,494 | | | | 5,137 | | |
Meituan, Class B (a)(b) | | | 523,920 | | | | 7,447 | | |
PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR (b) | | | 21,413 | | | | 2,847 | | |
Qifu Technology, Inc. ADR | | | 200,915 | | | | 3,964 | | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 59,400 | | | | 2,377 | | |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 348,800 | | | | 3,407 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 141,700 | | | | 6,722 | | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR (b) | | | 175,752 | | | | 8,260 | | |
Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A (b) | | | 123,500 | | | | 2,171 | | |
| | | 61,504 | | |
Hong Kong (2.0%) | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 392,500 | | | | 2,656 | | |
India (28.1%) | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 370,218 | | | | 5,611 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 399,591 | | | | 8,069 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 325,007 | | | | 9,364 | | |
Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. | | | 132,793 | | | | 994 | | |
MakeMyTrip Ltd. (b) | | | 31,607 | | | | 2,658 | | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 121,126 | | | | 4,936 | | |
Zomato Ltd. (b) | | | 2,166,149 | | | | 5,198 | | |
| | | 36,830 | | |
Korea, Republic of (11.5%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (b) | | | 397,794 | | | | 8,334 | | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | 216,661 | | | | 3,177 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 29,368 | | | | 3,534 | | |
| | | 15,045 | | |
Singapore (4.0%) | |
Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A (b) | | | 1,453,210 | | | | 5,159 | | |
Taiwan (5.8%) | |
Silergy Corp. | | | 119,000 | | | | 1,688 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 201,000 | | | | 5,955 | | |
| | | 7,643 | | |
United States (0.9%) | |
Webtoon Entertainment, Inc. (b) | | | 51,735 | | | | 1,181 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $111,860) | | | 130,018 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (0.5%) | |
Investment Company (0.5%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $645) | | | 645,194 | | | $ | 645 | | |
Total Investments (99.8%) (Cost $112,505) (c)(d) | | | 130,663 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.2%) | | | 237 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 130,900 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $81,537,000 and 62.3%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $32,513,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $14,355,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $18,158,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 22.5 | % | |
Banks | | | 20.1 | | |
Other* | | | 10.2 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 10.0 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 8.6 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 6.4 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5.9 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 5.6 | | |
Beverages | | | 5.6 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 5.1 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $111,860) | | $ | 130,018 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $645) | | | 645 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $112,505) | | | 130,663 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $2) | | | 2 | | |
Cash | | | 1 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 741 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 467 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 25 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 9 | | |
Other Assets | | | 59 | | |
Total Assets | | | 131,967 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 617 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 204 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 73 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 55 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 23 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 25 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 22 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees Class A | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees Class C | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 9 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 17 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,067 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 130,900 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 254,746 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (123,846 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 130,900 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 99,621 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,167,552 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.28 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 20,659 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,095,031 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.87 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.05 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 19.92 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,733 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 433,233 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 17.85 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,887 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 149,221 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.35 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $63 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 1,174 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 76 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,250 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 524 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 96 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 27 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 41 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 50 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 11 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 3 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 63 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 52 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 27 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 11 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 13 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 928 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (102 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (29 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 793 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 457 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $120 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 2,545 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (36 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 2,509 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Decrease in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $25) | | | 4,284 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 4,284 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 6,793 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 7,250 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 457 | | | $ | 274 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 2,509 | | | | (30,134 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 4,284 | | | | 11,801 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 7,250 | | | | (18,059 | ) | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (275 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (33 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (308 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 10,973 | | | | 57,083 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 272 | | |
Redeemed | | | (16,478 | ) | | | (98,173 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 2,550 | | | | 8,380 | | |
Redeemed | | | (6,440 | ) | | | (11,576 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 107 | | | | 460 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,979 | ) | | | (4,113 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 125 | | | | 22 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 33 | | |
Redeemed | | | (6,640 | ) | | | (82 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (17,782 | ) | | | (47,694 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (10,530 | ) | | | (66,060 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 141,430 | | | | 207,490 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 130,900 | | | $ | 141,430 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 614 | | | | 2,873 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 15 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (919 | ) | | | (5,320 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (305 | ) | | | (2,432 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 137 | | | | 435 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (361 | ) | | | (636 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (224 | ) | | | (201 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 6 | | | | 25 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (117 | ) | | | (236 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (111 | ) | | | (211 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 6 | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (393 | ) | | | (4 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (387 | ) | | | (1 | ) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.11 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 24.99 | | | $ | 31.72 | | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 14.53 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.02 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.09 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (5.50 | ) | | | (6.39 | ) | | | 11.16 | | | | 6.47 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.17 | | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (5.50 | ) | | | (6.51 | ) | | | 11.04 | | | | 6.49 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.28 | | | $ | 18.11 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 24.99 | | | $ | 31.72 | | | $ | 21.02 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 6.46 | %(5) | | | (6.83 | )%(6) | | | (22.01 | )% | | | (20.52 | )% | | | 52.53 | % | | | 44.74 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 99,621 | | | $ | 99,101 | | | $ | 154,092 | | | $ | 320,534 | | | $ | 366,758 | | | $ | 83,805 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.31 | %(7) | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.28 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.10 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.07 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.10 | %(8) | | | 1.05 | %(8) | | | 1.06 | %(8) | | | 1.08 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.81 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.25 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.01 | %(8) | | | (0.41 | )%(8) | | | (0.48 | )%(8) | | | 0.11 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 9 | %(5) | | | 16 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 44 | % | | | 27 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.09 | % | | | 0.23 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.75 | | | $ | 19.12 | | | $ | 24.58 | | | $ | 31.29 | | | $ | 20.79 | | | $ | 14.42 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.08 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (5.40 | ) | | | (6.29 | ) | | | 11.03 | | | | 6.42 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.12 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (5.46 | ) | | | (6.49 | ) | | | 10.84 | | | | 6.36 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 18.87 | | | $ | 17.75 | | | $ | 19.12 | | | $ | 24.58 | | | $ | 31.29 | | | $ | 20.79 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 6.31 | %(5) | | | (7.17 | )%(6) | | | (22.21 | )% | | | (20.74 | )% | | | 52.15 | % | | | 44.17 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 20,659 | | | $ | 23,418 | | | $ | 29,072 | | | $ | 77,496 | | | $ | 98,559 | | | $ | 45,111 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.59 | %(7) | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.56 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.43 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.40 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.38 | %(8) | | | 1.32 | %(8) | | | 1.34 | %(8) | | | 1.37 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.48 | %(7)(8) | | | (0.08 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.29 | )%(8) | | | (0.69 | )%(8) | | | (0.76 | )%(8) | | | (0.33 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 9 | %(5) | | | 16 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 44 | % | | | 27 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.43 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.86 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 23.69 | | | $ | 30.39 | | | $ | 20.35 | | | $ | 14.21 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.01 | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (5.21 | ) | | | (6.07 | ) | | | 10.74 | | | | 6.30 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.99 | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | (5.40 | ) | | | (6.48 | ) | | | 10.38 | | | | 6.13 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 16.86 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 23.69 | | | $ | 30.39 | | | $ | 20.35 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 5.87 | %(5) | | | (7.82 | )%(6) | | | (22.79 | )% | | | (21.32 | )% | | | 51.02 | % | | | 43.21 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 7,733 | | | $ | 9,174 | | | $ | 13,816 | | | $ | 18,947 | | | $ | 19,042 | | | $ | 8,445 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.32 | %(7) | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | N/A | | | | 2.33 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.17 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.14 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.11 | %(8) | | | 2.05 | %(8) | | | 2.08 | %(8) | | | 2.14 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.26 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.82 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.00 | )%(8) | | | (1.41 | )%(8) | | | (1.49 | )%(8) | | | (0.95 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 9 | %(5) | | | 16 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 44 | % | | | 27 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.16 | % | | | (0.84 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Asia Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.15 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 25.04 | | | $ | 31.76 | | | $ | 21.04 | | | $ | 14.54 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.03 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.11 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (5.50 | ) | | | (6.41 | ) | | | 11.15 | | | | 6.48 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.19 | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (5.49 | ) | | | (6.50 | ) | | | 11.06 | | | | 6.51 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.35 | | | $ | 18.15 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 25.04 | | | $ | 31.76 | | | $ | 21.04 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 6.61 | %(6) | | | (6.80 | )%(7) | | | (21.96 | )% | | | (20.46 | )% | | | 52.58 | % | | | 44.82 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,887 | | | $ | 9,737 | | | $ | 10,510 | | | $ | 13,400 | | | $ | 26,707 | | | $ | 21 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.28 | %(8) | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 11.85 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.02 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.05 | %(9) | | | 0.98 | %(9) | | | 1.01 | %(9) | | | 1.03 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.86 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.29 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.06 | %(9) | | | (0.31 | )%(9) | | | (0.32 | )%(9) | | | 0.19 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 9 | %(6) | | | 16 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 44 | % | | | 27 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.27 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Asia Opportunity Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Asia Opportunity Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented 0% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company ("MSIM Company") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as
valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Banks | | $ | 9,364 | | | $ | 16,857 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,221 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 7,308 | | | | — | | | | 7,308 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 11,181 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,181 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 3,964 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,964 | | |
Food Products | | | — | | | | 2,540 | | | | — | | | | 2,540 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 6,701 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,701 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 2,377 | | | | — | | | | 2,377 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 10,918 | | | | 18,625 | | | | — | | | | 29,543 | | |
Insurance | | | — | | | | 2,656 | | | | — | | | | 2,656 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 13,049 | | | | — | | | | 13,049 | | |
Media | | | 1,181 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,181 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 5,172 | | | | 2,139 | | | | — | | | | 7,311 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 7,643 | | | | — | | | | 7,643 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 8,343 | | | | — | | | | 8,343 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 48,481 | | | | 81,537 | | | | — | | | | 130,018 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 645 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 645 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 49,126 | | | $ | 81,537 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 130,663 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R6 shares, which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses
which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $750 million | | Next $750 million | | Over $1.5 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.64% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.10% for Class I shares, 1.45% for Class A shares, 2.20% for Class C shares and 1.05% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $102,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $30,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $12,197,000 and $31,187,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $3,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,431 | | | $ | 15,786 | | | $ | 76 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 645 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are
no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | 308 | | | $ | — | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 973 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $80,184,000 and $56,078,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 86.2%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing
cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the five-year period but below its peer group average for the one- and three-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (92.6%) | |
Argentina (0.0%)‡ | | | | | |
Globant SA (a) | | | 13 | | | $ | 2 | | |
Brazil (0.4%) | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 3,026 | | | | 39 | | |
Vale SA | | | 87 | | | | 1 | | |
| | | 40 | | |
Canada (2.8%) | |
Brookfield Corp. | | | 168 | | | | 7 | | |
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP | | | 167 | | | | 5 | | |
Cameco Corp. | | | 228 | | | | 11 | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 387 | | | | 5 | | |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 378 | | | | 45 | | |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | | | 142 | | | | 11 | | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 4 | | | | 11 | | |
FirstService Corp. | | | 8 | | | | 1 | | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 2,703 | | | | 179 | | |
Topicus.com, Inc. | | | 58 | | | | 5 | | |
| | | 280 | | |
China (1.3%) | |
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. (b) | | | 400 | | | | 1 | | |
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 221 | | | | 2 | | |
Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 1 | | |
Haidilao International Holding Ltd. (b) | | | 3,000 | | | | 5 | | |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 700 | | | | 2 | | |
KE Holdings, Inc. ADR | | | 389 | | | | 6 | | |
Kuaishou Technology (a)(b) | | | 500 | | | | 3 | | |
Meituan, Class B (a)(b) | | | 3,520 | | | | 50 | | |
PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR (a) | | | 25 | | | | 3 | | |
Qifu Technology, Inc. ADR | | | 199 | | | | 4 | | |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 400 | | | | 4 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 200 | | | | 10 | | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 810 | | | | 38 | | |
Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 100 | | | | 2 | | |
| | | 131 | | |
Denmark (0.8%) | |
DSV AS | | | 466 | | | | 72 | | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | | | 70 | | | | 10 | | |
| | | 82 | | |
France (3.0%) | |
Accor SA | | | 67 | | | | 3 | | |
Airbus SE | | | 223 | | | | 30 | | |
Christian Dior SE | | | 46 | | | | 33 | | |
EssilorLuxottica SA | | | 24 | | | | 5 | | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | | 2,297 | | | | 115 | | |
Hermes International | | | 30 | | | | 69 | | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 18 | | | | 8 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 9 | | | | 7 | | |
Remy Cointreau SA | | | 10 | | | | 1 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Safran SA | | | 75 | | | $ | 16 | | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 45 | | | | 11 | | |
| | | 298 | | |
Germany (0.3%) | |
Delivery Hero SE (a) | | | 1,342 | | | | 32 | | |
Hong Kong (0.1%) | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 7 | | |
India (1.6%) | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 570 | | | | 9 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 1,002 | | | | 64 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 2,377 | | | | 68 | | |
Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. | | | 152 | | | | 1 | | |
MakeMyTrip Ltd. (a) | | | 36 | | | | 3 | | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 260 | | | | 11 | | |
Zomato Ltd. (a) | | | 2,549 | | | | 6 | | |
| | | 162 | | |
Israel (2.5%) | |
Global-e Online Ltd. (a) | | | 6,527 | | | | 237 | | |
Oddity Tech Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 460 | | | | 18 | | |
| | | 255 | | |
Italy (0.6%) | |
Brunello Cucinelli SpA | | | 10 | | | | 1 | | |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | | 211 | | | | 2 | | |
Ferrari NV | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | |
Moncler SpA | | | 981 | | | | 60 | | |
| | | 64 | | |
Japan (0.6%) | |
Sansan, Inc. (a) | | | 5,100 | | | | 55 | | |
Korea, Republic of (1.9%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (a) | | | 8,069 | | | | 169 | | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | 487 | | | | 7 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 93 | | | | 11 | | |
| | | 187 | | |
Netherlands (1.8%) | |
Adyen NV (a) | | | 123 | | | | 146 | | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 23 | | | | 24 | | |
ASML Holding NV (Registered) | | | 12 | | | | 12 | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 45 | | | | 1 | | |
| | | 183 | | |
Poland (0.0%)‡ | |
Allegro.eu SA (a) | | | 346 | | | | 3 | | |
Singapore (1.3%) | |
Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 29,380 | | | | 105 | | |
Sea Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 424 | | | | 30 | | |
| | | 135 | | |
Sweden (0.3%) | |
Evolution AB | | | 125 | | | | 13 | | |
Hemnet Group AB | | | 559 | | | | 17 | | |
Vitrolife AB | | | 48 | | | | 1 | | |
| | | 31 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Switzerland (0.9%) | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, Class A (Registered) | | | 31 | | | $ | 5 | | |
On Holding AG, Class A (a) | | | 1,865 | | | | 72 | | |
Straumann Holding AG (Registered) | | | 109 | | | | 14 | | |
| | | 91 | | |
Taiwan (0.0%)‡ | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 20 | | | | 3 | | |
United Kingdom (3.7%) | |
Babcock International Group PLC | | | 18,843 | | | | 125 | | |
Deliveroo PLC (a) | | | 1,910 | | | | 3 | | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 103 | | | | 12 | | |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | | 9,504 | | | | 55 | | |
Rightmove PLC | | | 1,006 | | | | 7 | | |
Victoria PLC (a) | | | 73,677 | | | | 166 | | |
| | | 368 | | |
United States (68.7%) | |
10X Genomics, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 769 | | | | 15 | | |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | | 54 | | | | 30 | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 5,154 | | | | 156 | | |
Agilon Health, Inc. (a) | | | 41,460 | | | | 271 | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 520 | | | | 79 | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 6 | | | | 1 | | |
Altimmune, Inc. (a) | | | 185 | | | | 1 | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 453 | | | | 88 | | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 282 | | | | 55 | | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Appian Corp., Class A (a) | | | 5,699 | | | | 176 | | |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. (a) | | | 102,067 | | | | 315 | | |
Argenx SE ADR (a) | | | 4 | | | | 2 | | |
ATAI Life Sciences NV (a) | | | 852 | | | | 1 | | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A (a) | | | 44 | | | | 8 | | |
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (a) | | | 48,305 | | | | 134 | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 67 | | | | 2 | | |
Beyond, Inc. (a) | | | 60 | | | | 1 | | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 2,016 | | | | 106 | | |
Birkenstock Holding PLC (a) | | | 759 | | | | 41 | | |
Block, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 280 | | | | 18 | | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 64 | | | | 6 | | |
Burford Capital Ltd. | | | 2,958 | | | | 38 | | |
Burford Capital Ltd. | | | 1,012 | | | | 13 | | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Cardlytics, Inc. (a) | | | 10,557 | | | | 87 | | |
Carvana Co. (a) | | | 3,139 | | | | 404 | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 13 | | | | 1 | | |
Chewy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,729 | | | | 47 | | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 10,837 | | | | 898 | | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | |
Copart, Inc. (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 745 | | | | 37 | | |
Cricut, Inc., Class A | | | 11,933 | | | | 72 | | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 74 | | | | 28 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 167 | | | $ | 42 | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a) | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | |
Dexcom, Inc. (a) | | | 17 | | | | 2 | | |
Dlocal Ltd. (a) | | | 374 | | | | 3 | | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 196 | | | | 26 | | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,617 | | | | 176 | | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,038 | | | | 29 | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 371 | | | | 10 | | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Fastly, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 10,208 | | | | 75 | | |
Figs, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 585 | | | | 3 | | |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | | 143 | | | | 21 | | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 949 | | | | 94 | | |
General Electric Co. | | | 2 | | | | — | @ | |
GH Research PLC (a) | | | 145 | | | | 2 | | |
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 1,770 | | | | 1 | | |
Gitlab, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 133 | | | | 7 | | |
GRAIL, Inc. (a) | | | 0 | | | | — | @ | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 204 | | | | 66 | | |
HEICO Corp., Class A | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Ibotta, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 39 | | | | 3 | | |
Illumina, Inc. (a) | | | 2 | | | | — | @ | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 6 | | | | 1 | | |
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 176 | | | | 4 | | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 407 | | | | 50 | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 476 | | | | 65 | | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
IonQ, Inc. (a) | | | 338 | | | | 2 | | |
Joby Aviation, Inc. (a) | | | 524 | | | | 3 | | |
Klaviyo, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 601 | | | | 15 | | |
Linde PLC | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A | | | 155 | | | | 39 | | |
Maplebear, Inc. (a) | | | 440 | | | | 14 | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 52 | | | | 23 | | |
MaxCyte, Inc. (a) | | | 2,072 | | | | 8 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | 4 | | | | — | @ | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 125 | | | | 205 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 133 | | | | 67 | | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 284 | | | | 391 | | |
MongoDB, Inc. (a) | | | 16 | | | | 4 | | |
MP Materials Corp. (a) | | | 70 | | | | 1 | | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 33 | | | | 16 | | |
Opendoor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 1,034 | | | | 2 | | |
Outset Medical, Inc. (a) | | | 228 | | | | 1 | | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 11,033 | | | | 37 | | |
Penumbra, Inc. (a) | | | 14 | | | | 3 | | |
Pool Corp. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Procore Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 839 | | | | 56 | | |
ProKidney Corp. (a) | | | 12,124 | | | | 30 | | |
QXO, Inc. | | | 5 | | | | — | @ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United States (cont'd) | |
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 115 | | | $ | 1 | | |
Redfin Corp. (a) | | | 482 | | | | 3 | | |
RH (a) | | | 12 | | | | 3 | | |
Rivian Automotive, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 191 | | | | 3 | | |
ROBLOX Corp., Class A (a) | | | 3,029 | | | | 113 | | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | | | 6,711 | | | | 71 | | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 219 | | | | 27 | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 8,866 | | | | 234 | | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 26 | | | | 12 | | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 73 | | | | 19 | | |
Samsara, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,534 | | | | 52 | | |
Schrodinger, Inc. (a) | | | 50 | | | | 1 | | |
Service Corp. International | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | | | 108 | | | | 85 | | |
SharkNinja, Inc. | | | 556 | | | | 42 | | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 684 | | | | 92 | | |
Spotify Technology SA (a) | | | 205 | | | | 64 | | |
Standard BioTools, Inc. (a) | | | 5,645 | | | | 10 | | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 3 | | | | — | @ | |
Symbotic, Inc. (a) | | | 61 | | | | 2 | | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 3,034 | | | | 600 | | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 48 | | | | 35 | | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 136 | | | | 15 | | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,613 | | | | 158 | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 1,511 | | | | 110 | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 21 | | | | 5 | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 36 | | | | 3 | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 104 | | | | 27 | | |
Walt Disney Co. | | | 203 | | | | 20 | | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 8 | | | | 1 | | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | |
Wayfair, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,195 | | | | 63 | | |
Webtoon Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | | 60 | | | | 1 | | |
XOMA Corp. (a) | | | 10,863 | | | | 257 | | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,571 | | | | 20 | | |
| | | 6,894 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $7,225) | | | 9,303 | | |
Preferred Stocks (0.5%) | |
United States (0.5%) | |
Databricks, Inc., Series H (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $44; acquired 8/31/21) | | | 594 | | | | 43 | | |
Databricks, Inc., Series I (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $1; acquired 9/15/23) | | | 19 | | | | 1 | | |
Stripe, Inc., Series I (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $3; acquired 3/17/23) | | | 123 | | | | 3 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $48) | | | 47 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Investment Company (2.1%) | |
United States (2.1%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $238) | | | 6,145 | | | $ | 210 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Canada (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (a) | | | 18 | | | | — | | |
United States (0.0%) | |
SomaLogic, Inc. expires 8/31/26 (a) | | | 96 | | | | — | | |
Total Warrants (Cost $—@) | | | — | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investment (3.2%) | |
Investment Company (3.2%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $323) | | | 323,168 | | | | 323 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (98.4%) (Cost $7,834) | | | | | 9,883 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $20) | | | 7 | | |
Total Investments (98.5%) (Cost $7,854) (e)(f)(g) | | | 9,890 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (1.5%) | | | 153 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 10,043 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
@ Value is less than $500.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) Security cannot be offered for public resale without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and related rules ("restricted security"). Acquisition date represents the day on which an enforceable right to acquire such security is obtained and is presented along with related cost in the security description. The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities. Any costs related to such registration are borne by the issuer. The aggregate value of restricted securities (excluding 144A holdings) at June 30, 2024 amounts to approximately $47,000 and represents 0.5% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the Fund held fair valued securities valued at approximately $47,000, representing 0.5% of net assets. These securities have been fair valued using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company's (as defined herein) Directors.
(e) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $1,290,000 and 12.8%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
(g) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $2,629,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $593,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $2,036,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.69 | | | Jan-25 | | | 1,845,972 | | | $ | 1,846 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (3 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 1,744,664 | | | | 1,745 | | | | 4 | | | | 8 | | | | (4 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 1,505,060 | | | | 1,505 | | | | — | @ | | | 6 | | | | (6 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | (13 | ) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 48.2 | % | |
Information Technology Services | | | 12.7 | | |
Software | | | 12.4 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 7.1 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 6.9 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 6.6 | | |
Automobiles | | | 6.1 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $7,531) | | $ | 9,567 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $323) | | | 323 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $7,854) | | | 9,890 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $55) | | | 54 | | |
Cash | | | — | @ | |
Due from Adviser | | | 145 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 11 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 2 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 53 | | |
Total Assets | | | 10,157 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 36 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 29 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 39 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 114 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 10,043 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 13,436 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (3,393 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 10,043 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9,591 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 842,755 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.38 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 389 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 34,883 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.14 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.62 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 11.76 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 49 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 4,643 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 10.63 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 14 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,267 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.41 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $1 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 15 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 14 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 29 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 146 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 56 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 41 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 26 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 8 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 7 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 4 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 2 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 26 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 322 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (226 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (41 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 50 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (21 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $—@ of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 935 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 935 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $—@) | | | (674 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (675 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 260 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 239 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (21 | ) | | $ | (26 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 935 | | | | (125 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (675 | ) | | | 3,622 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 239 | | | | 3,471 | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 88 | | |
Redeemed | | | (118 | ) | | | (475 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 4 | | | | 85 | | |
Redeemed | | | (298 | ) | | | (160 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 43 | | |
Redeemed | | | (55 | ) | | | (38 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (467 | ) | | | (457 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (228 | ) | | | 3,014 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 10,271 | | | | 7,257 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 10,043 | | | $ | 10,271 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 9 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (10 | ) | | | (51 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (10 | ) | | | (42 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | @ | | | 10 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (26 | ) | | | (17 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (26 | ) | | | (7 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (5 | ) | | | (4 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (5 | ) | | | 1 | | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 7.46 | | | $ | 15.33 | | | $ | 19.01 | | | $ | 11.32 | | | $ | 8.46 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.29 | | | | 3.68 | | | | (7.80 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 8.34 | | | | 2.89 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.26 | | | | 3.66 | | | | (7.87 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 8.23 | | | | 2.86 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 7.46 | | | $ | 15.33 | | | $ | 19.01 | | | $ | 11.32 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.34 | %(4) | | | 49.06 | %(5) | | | (51.34 | )% | | | (0.58 | )% | | | 72.70 | % | | | 33.81 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 9,591 | | | $ | 9,491 | | | $ | 6,681 | | | $ | 25,794 | | | $ | 23,717 | | | $ | 10,097 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 6.30 | %(6) | | | 5.63 | % | | | 4.57 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 3.29 | % | | | 5.22 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.04 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.89 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.06 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.04 | %(7) | | | 1.03 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.50 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.25 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.67 | )%(7) | | | (0.76 | )%(7) | | | (0.79 | )%(7) | | | (0.25 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 51 | %(4) | | | 55 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 116 | % | | | 67 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.26% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 48.80%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.04 | % | | | (0.40 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.91 | | | $ | 7.35 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 18.89 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 8.47 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.25 | | | | 3.62 | | | | (7.69 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 8.34 | | | | 2.87 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.23 | | | | 3.56 | | | | (7.79 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 8.15 | | | | 2.81 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 10.91 | | | $ | 7.35 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 18.89 | | | $ | 11.28 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.11 | %(4) | | | 48.44 | %(5) | | | (51.45 | )% | | | (0.95 | )% | | | 72.25 | % | | | 33.18 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 389 | | | $ | 665 | | | $ | 502 | | | $ | 3,598 | | | $ | 696 | | | $ | 15 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 7.08 | %(6) | | | 6.49 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 4.61 | % | | | 23.73 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.39 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.25 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.41 | %(7) | | | 1.40 | %(7) | | | 1.39 | %(7) | | | 1.39 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.40 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.43 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.61 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.02 | )%(7) | | | (1.12 | )%(7) | | | (1.16 | )%(7) | | | (0.62 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 51 | %(4) | | | 55 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 116 | % | | | 67 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.14% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 48.30%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.39 | % | | | (0.75 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 7.09 | | | $ | 14.71 | | | $ | 18.60 | | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 8.47 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.24 | | | | 3.47 | | | | (7.46 | ) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 8.21 | | | | 2.87 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.19 | | | | 3.35 | | | | (7.62 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 7.94 | | | | 2.73 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 7.09 | | | $ | 14.71 | | | $ | 18.60 | | | $ | 11.20 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 1.82 | %(5) | | | 47.46 | %(6) | | | (51.87 | )% | | | (1.73 | )% | | | 70.89 | % | | | 32.23 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 101 | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | 175 | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 11.01 | %(7) | | | 9.25 | % | | | 8.47 | % | | | 6.40 | % | | | 18.57 | % | | | 24.53 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.14 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.02 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.16 | %(8) | | | 2.15 | %(8) | | | 2.14 | %(8) | | | 2.14 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.15 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.97 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.37 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.77 | )%(8) | | | (1.93 | )%(8) | | | (1.90 | )%(8) | | | (1.37 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(7) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 51 | %(5) | | | 55 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 116 | % | | | 67 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.28% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 47.18%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.14 | % | | | (1.49 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Counterpoint Global Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.15 | | | $ | 7.48 | | | $ | 15.35 | | | $ | 19.03 | | | $ | 11.32 | | | $ | 8.46 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.29 | | | | 3.69 | | | | (7.81 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 8.35 | | | | 2.88 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.26 | | | | 3.67 | | | | (7.87 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 8.25 | | | | 2.86 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.41 | | | $ | 11.15 | | | $ | 7.48 | | | $ | 15.35 | | | $ | 19.03 | | | $ | 11.32 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 2.33 | %(5) | | | 49.06 | %(6) | | | (51.27 | )% | | | (0.59 | )% | | | 72.88 | % | | | 33.81 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 23.80 | %(7) | | | 26.73 | % | | | 20.79 | % | | | 12.66 | % | | | 19.31 | % | | | 23.44 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.01 | %(8) | | | 1.00 | %(8) | | | 0.99 | %(8) | | | 0.99 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.00 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.45 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.21 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.62 | )%(8) | | | (0.71 | )%(8) | | | (0.74 | )%(8) | | | (0.22 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 51 | %(5) | | | 55 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 116 | % | | | 67 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.13% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 48.93%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.00 | % | | | (0.37 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Counterpoint Global Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Counterpoint Global Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $213,000 or approximately 2.12% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a reputable broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (4) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | — | @ | | $ | 171 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 171 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | — | | | | 72 | | | | — | | | | 72 | | |
Automobiles | | | 604 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 604 | | |
Banks | | | 171 | | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | 187 | | |
Beverages | | | 1 | | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 684 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 685 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 702 | | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | 705 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 151 | | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | 163 | | |
Chemicals | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 4 | | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | 59 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 40 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40 | | |
Distributors | | | — | @ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | — | @ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Electrical Equipment | | | — | | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | 11 | | |
Entertainment | | | 252 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 253 | | |
Financial Services | | | 261 | | | | 184 | | | | — | | | | 445 | | |
Food Products | | | — | @ | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 278 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 278 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 7 | | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | 26 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 337 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 337 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 297 | | | | 113 | | | | — | | | | 410 | | |
Household Durables | | | 114 | | | | 166 | | | | — | | | | 280 | | |
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Information Technology Services | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,250 | | |
Insurance | | | 6 | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | 13 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 87 | | | | 48 | | | | — | | | | 135 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 37 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 75 | | | | 115 | | | | — | | | | 190 | | |
Machinery | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Media | | | 249 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 249 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 29 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29 | | |
Multi-Utilities | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 46 | | |
Passenger Airlines | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | 18 | | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | 26 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 237 | | | | 10 | | | | — | | | | 247 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 12 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 14 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 15 | | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | 39 | | |
Software | | | 1,123 | | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | 1,178 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 651 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 651 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 134 | | | | 190 | | | | — | | | | 324 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 38 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 8,013 | | | | 1,290 | | | | — | | | | 9,303 | | |
Preferred Stocks | |
Financial Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | |
Software | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44 | | | | 44 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47 | | | | 47 | | |
Investment Company | | | 210 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 210 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | 7 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 323 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 323 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 8,546 | | | $ | 1,297 | † | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 9,890 | † | |
@ Value is less than $500.
† Includes one or more securities valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
| | Preferred Stocks (000) | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 46 | | |
Purchases | | | — | | |
Sales | | | — | | |
Transfers in | | | — | | |
Transfers out | | | — | | |
Corporate actions | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1 | | |
Realized gains (losses) | | | — | | |
Ending Balance | | $ | 47 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of June 30, 2024 | | $ | 1 | | |
The following table presents additional information about valuation techniques and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of June 30, 2024. Various valuation techniques were used in the valuation of certain investments and weighted based on the level of significance. The Fund calculated the weighted averages of the unobservable inputs relative to each investment's fair value as of June 30, 2024:
| | Fair Value at June 30, 2023 (000) | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Amount or Range/ Weighted Average* | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input** | |
Preferred Stocks | | $ | 47 | | | Market Transaction Method | | Precedent Transaction | | $ | 26.00–$65.00/$62.40 | | | Increase | |
| | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Weighted Average Cost of Capital Perpetual Growth Rate | | | 14.0%–16.0%/15.0% 3.0%–4.0%/3.5% | | | Decrease Increase | |
| | | | Market Comparable Companies | | Enterprise Value/Revenue Discount forLack of Marketability | | | 1.4x–21.9x/13.8x 11.0% | | | Increase Decrease | |
* Amount is indicative of the weighted average.
** Represents the expected directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase in the corresponding input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising
from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the
derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid. Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium received by the Fund. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 7 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk Investments | | (Purchased Options) | | $ | (10 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Gain on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk Investments | | (Purchased Options) | | $ | — | @(a) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 7 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | $ | 7 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 5,517,000 | | |
5. Restricted Securities: The Fund invests in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term "restricted securities" refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Fund may have difficulty disposing of such assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price. In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Fund,
where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund can sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and the acquirer of the securities. The Fund would, in either case, bear market risks during that period. Restricted securities are identified in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
6. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
7. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
8. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.05% for Class I shares, 1.40% for Class A shares, 2.15% for Class C shares and 1.00% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $41,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $230,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $4,878,000 and $5,401,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $1,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 375 | | | $ | 2,295 | | | $ | 2,347 | | | $ | 14 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2023 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 323 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred less than $500 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is
executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. There were no distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022.
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, primarily due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 66 | | | $ | (66 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $3,067,000 and $1,749,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based
on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 16.0%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
L. Subsequent Event: The Board of Directors of the Company approved a Plan of Liquidation with respect to the Fund, a portfolio of common stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the assets of the Fund were liquidated, known or reasonable ascertainable liabilities of the Fund were satisfied, the remaining proceeds were distributed to the Fund's shareholders and all the issued and outstanding shares of the Fund were redeemed (the "Liquidation"). The Liquidation occurred on July 22, 2024.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's contractual management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages and the actual management fee was lower than its peer group average. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.1%) | |
Argentina (1.8%) | |
Globant SA (a) | | | 3,305 | | | $ | 589 | | |
Brazil (4.8%) | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 121,016 | | | | 1,560 | | |
China (36.7%) | |
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. (b) | | | 110,600 | | | | 366 | | |
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 47,148 | | | | 379 | | |
Haidilao International Holding Ltd. (b) | | | 482,000 | | | | 866 | | |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 117,200 | | | | 416 | | |
KE Holdings, Inc. ADR | | | 68,315 | | | | 967 | | |
Kuaishou Technology (a)(b) | | | 80,500 | | | | 473 | | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 5,589 | | | | 1,126 | | |
Meituan, Class B (a)(b) | | | 129,280 | | | | 1,838 | | |
PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR (a) | | | 5,284 | | | | 702 | | |
Qifu Technology, Inc. ADR | | | 31,668 | | | | 625 | | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 9,200 | | | | 368 | | |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 64,100 | | | | 626 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 24,300 | | | | 1,153 | | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 33,521 | | | | 1,575 | | |
Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 21,300 | | | | 374 | | |
| | | 11,854 | | |
India (25.7%) | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 88,313 | | | | 1,338 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 86,481 | | | | 1,746 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 71,214 | | | | 2,052 | | |
Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. | | | 32,478 | | | | 243 | | |
MakeMyTrip Ltd. (a) | | | 7,187 | | | | 605 | | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 27,612 | | | | 1,125 | | |
Zomato Ltd. (a) | | | 499,133 | | | | 1,198 | | |
| | | 8,307 | | |
Korea, Republic of (10.9%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (a) | | | 98,373 | | | | 2,061 | | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | 42,386 | | | | 622 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 6,960 | | | | 837 | | |
| | | 3,520 | | |
Poland (1.4%) | |
Allegro.eu SA (a) | | | 49,722 | | | | 465 | | |
Singapore (3.7%) | |
Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 333,068 | | | | 1,183 | | |
Taiwan (5.8%) | |
Silergy Corp. | | | 29,000 | | | | 411 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 49,000 | | | | 1,452 | | |
| | | 1,863 | | |
United States (8.3%) | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 1,443 | | | | 2,371 | | |
Webtoon Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | | 12,771 | | | | 292 | | |
| | | 2,663 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $25,681) | | | 32,004 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (1.4%) | |
Investment Company (1.4%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $431) | | | 431,201 | | | $ | 431 | | |
Total Investments (100.5%) (Cost $26,112) (c)(d) | | | 32,435 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.5%) | | | (149 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 32,286 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $17,043,000 and 52.8%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $8,253,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $1,930,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $6,323,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Banks | | | 22.5 | % | |
Other* | | | 21.9 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 19.6 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 17.3 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 7.6 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5.7 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 5.4 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $25,681) | | $ | 32,004 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $431) | | | 431 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $26,112) | | | 32,435 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $—@) | | | — | @ | |
Cash | | | 1 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 87 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 47 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 10 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 1 | | |
Other Assets | | | 51 | | |
Total Assets | | | 32,632 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 146 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 76 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 57 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 20 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 13 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 8 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 11 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 346 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 32,286 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 109,808 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (77,522 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 32,286 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 24,398 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,618,207 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 9.32 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 5,011 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 544,842 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 9.20 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.51 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 9.71 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,868 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 322,544 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.89 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,001 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 9.34 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $15 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 201 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 9 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 210 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 153 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 86 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 28 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 24 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 6 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 15 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 14 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 10 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 9 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 10 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 365 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (138 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (5 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 221 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (11 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $19 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 48 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (24 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 24 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Decrease in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $3) | | | 2,483 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 2,483 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 2,507 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 2,496 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (11 | ) | | $ | (80 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 24 | | | | (8,013 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 2,483 | | | | 11,309 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 2,496 | | | | 3,216 | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 5,588 | | | | 4,936 | | |
Redeemed | | | (10,118 | ) | | | (46,845 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 263 | | | | 1,028 | | |
Redeemed | | | (585 | ) | | | (1,334 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 50 | | | | 51 | | |
Redeemed | | | (642 | ) | | | (1,021 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (5,445 | ) | | | (43,184 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (2,949 | ) | | | (39,962 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 35,235 | | | | 75,197 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 32,286 | | | $ | 35,235 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 641 | | | | 578 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,144 | ) | | | (5,498 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (503 | ) | | | (4,920 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 30 | | | | 121 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (68 | ) | | | (159 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (38 | ) | | | (38 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 6 | | | | 6 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (76 | ) | | | (125 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (70 | ) | | | (119 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (— | @) | | | — | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (— | @) | | | — | @ | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from February 14, 2020(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.65 | | | $ | 8.21 | | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | (0.00 | )(4) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (2.61 | ) | | | 4.60 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (3.58 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | 4.50 | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.32 | | | $ | 8.65 | | | $ | 8.21 | | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 14.50 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 7.75 | %(6) | | | 5.36 | %(7) | | | (30.36 | )% | | | (18.69 | )% | | | 45.00 | %(6) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 24,398 | | | $ | 26,984 | | | $ | 66,056 | | | $ | 197,435 | | | $ | 234,923 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.00 | %(8) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.41 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.15 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.12 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.15 | %(9) | | | 1.15 | %(9) | | | 1.14 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.15 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.09 | %(8)(9) | | | (0.04 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.42 | )%(9) | | | (0.73 | )%(9) | | | (0.87 | )%(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(6) | | | 15 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 18 | %(6) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.15 | % | | | (0.07 | )% | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from February 14, 2020(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.55 | | | $ | 8.15 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (3.52 | ) | | | (2.60 | ) | | | 4.60 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.40 | | | | (3.58 | ) | | | (2.74 | ) | | | 4.47 | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.20 | | | $ | 8.55 | | | $ | 8.15 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 14.47 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 7.60 | %(6) | | | 4.91 | %(7) | | | (30.52 | )% | | | (18.94 | )% | | | 44.70 | %(6) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 5,011 | | | $ | 4,981 | | | $ | 5,057 | | | $ | 11,974 | | | $ | 11,721 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.28 | %(8) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.72 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.47 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.44 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.45 | %(9) | | | 1.46 | %(9) | | | 1.44 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.44 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.23 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.38 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.69 | )%(9) | | | (1.03 | )%(9) | | | (1.17 | )%(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(6) | | | 15 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 18 | %(6) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.50 | % | | | (0.44 | )% | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from February 14, 2020(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.29 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 14.36 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (3.46 | ) | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 4.58 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (3.58 | ) | | | (2.81 | ) | | | 4.36 | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 8.29 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 14.36 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 7.24 | %(6) | | | 4.15 | %(7) | | | (31.08 | )% | | | (19.57 | )% | | | 43.60 | %(6) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,868 | | | $ | 3,260 | | | $ | 4,076 | | | $ | 6,911 | | | $ | 5,893 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 3.07 | %(8) | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.53 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.25 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.20 | %(9)(10) | | | 2.21 | %(9) | | | 2.19 | %(9) | | | 2.24 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.20 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.01 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.12 | )%(9)(10) | | | (1.44 | )%(9) | | | (1.78 | )%(9) | | | (1.97 | )%(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(6) | | | 15 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 18 | %(6) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.25 | % | | | (1.17 | )% | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Developing Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from February 14, 2020(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(3) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.67 | | | $ | 8.23 | | | $ | 11.80 | | | $ | 14.51 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(4) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (5) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (2.61 | ) | | | 4.58 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (3.57 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | 4.51 | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (5) | | | 0.00 | (5) | | | 0.00 | (5) | | | 0.00 | (5) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 8.67 | | | $ | 8.23 | | | $ | 11.80 | | | $ | 14.51 | | |
Total Return(6) | | | 7.73 | %(7) | | | 5.35 | %(8) | | | (30.25 | )% | | | (18.68 | )% | | | 45.10 | %(7) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 15 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 26.15 | %(9) | | | 29.92 | % | | | 24.48 | % | | | 17.42 | % | | | 17.67 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.10 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.03 | %(10)(11) | | | 1.11 | %(10)(12) | | | 1.10 | %(10) | | | 1.09 | %(9)(10) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.10 | %(10) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.15 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.05 | %(10)(11) | | | (0.34 | )%(10) | | | (0.69 | )%(10) | | | (0.67 | )%(9)(10) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(9)(13) | | | 0.00 | %(13) | | | 0.00 | %(13) | | | 0.00 | %(13) | | | 0.01 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(7) | | | 15 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 18 | %(7) | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Operations.
(3) Not consolidated.
(4) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(5) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(6) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(7) Not annualized.
(8) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(9) Annualized.
(10) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(11) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.09 | % | | | (0.01 | )% | |
(12) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(13) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Developing Opportunity Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Developing Opportunity Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented 0% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The
Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Banks | | $ | 3,612 | | | $ | 3,706 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,318 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 1,500 | | | | — | | | | 1,500 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 5,134 | | | | 465 | | | | — | | | | 5,599 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 625 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 625 | | |
Food Products | | | — | | | | 416 | | | | — | | | | 416 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 1,562 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,562 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 368 | | | | — | | | | 368 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2,180 | | | | 4,145 | | | | — | | | | 6,325 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 589 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 589 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 2,463 | | | | — | | | | 2,463 | | |
Media | | | 292 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 292 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 967 | | | | 366 | | | | — | | | | 1,333 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 1,863 | | | | — | | | | 1,863 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 1,751 | | | | — | | | | 1,751 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 14,961 | | | | 17,043 | | | | — | | | | 32,004 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 431 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 431 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 15,392 | | | $ | 17,043 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,435 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R6 shares, which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses
which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.90 | % | | | 0.85 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.09% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.15% for Class I shares, 1.50% for Class A shares, 2.25% for Class C shares and 1.10% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $138,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $6,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $7,436,000 and $13,234,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 95 | | | $ | 8,670 | | | $ | 8,334 | | | $ | 9 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 431 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred less than $500 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other
Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. There were no distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022.
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 60 | | | $ | (60 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $44,215,000 and $33,704,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 86.2%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic
and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below its peer group average for the one- and three-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that (i) the Fund's performance was acceptable; and the (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Emerging Markets
ex China Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.7%) | |
Brazil (6.1%) | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA (Preference) | | | 12,241 | | | $ | 71 | | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA | | | 8,330 | | | | 62 | | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 3,128 | | | | 40 | | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | | 18,297 | | | | 84 | | |
Santos Brasil Participacoes SA | | | 24,906 | | | | 61 | | |
Vale SA | | | 4,833 | | | | 54 | | |
WEG SA | | | 10,817 | | | | 82 | | |
| | | 454 | | |
Chile (0.6%) | |
SMU SA | | | 266,509 | | | | 47 | | |
Egypt (0.8%) | |
Commercial International Bank — Egypt (CIB) | | | 35,158 | | | | 57 | | |
India (30.4%) | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 2,435 | | | | 37 | | |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 952 | | | | 108 | | |
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | | | 1,024 | | | | 87 | | |
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. | | | 9,236 | | | | 78 | | |
Delhivery Ltd. (a) | | | 7,787 | | | | 37 | | |
HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd. | | | 847 | | | | 41 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 11,868 | | | | 240 | | |
Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 14,710 | | | | 122 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | | | 14,170 | | | | 204 | | |
Infosys Ltd. | | | 4,928 | | | | 93 | | |
Infosys Ltd. ADR | | | 3,149 | | | | 59 | | |
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | | | 1,915 | | | | 81 | | |
Macrotech Developers Ltd. | | | 6,752 | | | | 122 | | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 5,707 | | | | 196 | | |
MakeMyTrip Ltd. (a) | | | 952 | | | | 80 | | |
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | | | 9,017 | | | | 102 | | |
Pidilite Industries Ltd. | | | 1,858 | | | | 70 | | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 6,384 | | | | 239 | | |
Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 8,897 | | | | 60 | | |
State Bank of India | | | 17,247 | | | | 175 | | |
United Breweries Ltd. | | | 1,566 | | | | 37 | | |
| | | 2,268 | | |
Indonesia (3.9%) | |
Bank Central Asia Tbk. PT | | | 132,600 | | | | 80 | | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 201,000 | | | | 75 | | |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 303,200 | | | | 85 | | |
Cisarua Mountain Dairy Tbk. PT | | | 169,700 | | | | 52 | | |
| | | 292 | | |
Korea, Republic of (14.5%) | |
DB Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 354 | | | | 29 | | |
HYBE Co. Ltd. | | | 111 | | | | 16 | | |
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 980 | | | | 24 | | |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 192 | | | | 41 | | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,004 | | | | 114 | | |
Kia Corp. | | | 692 | | | | 65 | | |
Korea Zinc Co. Ltd. | | | 145 | | | | 54 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 260 | | | $ | 31 | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 7,281 | | | | 429 | | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 1,642 | | | | 279 | | |
| | | 1,082 | | |
Malaysia (0.6%) | |
Frontken Corp. Bhd. | | | 47,400 | | | | 45 | | |
Mexico (5.5%) | |
Gruma SAB de CV, Class B | | | 5,401 | | | | 99 | | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Series O | | | 6,966 | | | | 54 | | |
Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | | | 8,877 | | | | 90 | | |
Regional SAB de CV | | | 9,786 | | | | 73 | | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 28,306 | | | | 97 | | |
| | | 413 | | |
Poland (3.8%) | |
Allegro.eu SA (a) | | | 8,122 | | | | 76 | | |
Grupa Kety SA | | | 635 | | | | 141 | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 5,304 | | | | 68 | | |
| | | 285 | | |
Saudi Arabia (1.5%) | |
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co. | | | 1,603 | | | | 110 | | |
South Africa (4.6%) | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 3,159 | | | | 100 | | |
AVI Ltd. | | | 14,619 | | | | 76 | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | | 877 | | | | 127 | | |
OUTsurance Group Ltd. | | | 13,939 | | | | 36 | | |
| | | 339 | | |
Sweden (1.2%) | |
Medicover AB | | | 4,953 | | | | 89 | | |
Switzerland (0.9%) | |
SIG Group AG (a) | | | 3,707 | | | | 68 | | |
Taiwan (21.8%) | |
Advantech Co. Ltd. | | | 3,000 | | | | 34 | | |
Airtac International Group | | | 1,000 | | | | 30 | | |
Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 6,220 | | | | 29 | | |
CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 29,000 | | | | 34 | | |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 60 | | |
E Ink Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 46 | | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 19,000 | | | | 125 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 33,000 | | | | 978 | | |
Unimicron Technology Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 83 | | |
United Microelectronics Corp. (a) | | | 72,000 | | | | 125 | | |
Wiwynn Corp. | | | 1,000 | | | | 81 | | |
| | | 1,625 | | |
Thailand (1.8%) | |
Central Retail Corp. PCL | | | 21,400 | | | | 18 | | |
CP ALL PCL | | | 13,400 | | | | 20 | | |
Kasikornbank PCL | | | 12,200 | | | | 41 | | |
Tisco Financial Group PCL | | | 21,100 | | | | 55 | | |
| | | 134 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United Kingdom (1.7%) | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 4,708 | | | $ | 125 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $5,573) | | | 7,433 | | |
| | No. of Rights | | | |
Rights (0.0%)‡ | |
Brazil (0.0%)‡ | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA, expires 08/06/24 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 84 | | | | — | @ | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investment (0.6%) | |
Investment Company (0.6%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.22% (See Note G) (Cost $48) | | | 47,748 | | | | 48 | | |
Total Investments (100.3%) (Cost $5,621) (b)(c) | | | 7,481 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.3%) | | | (24 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 7,457 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
@ Value is less than $500.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $6,380,000 and 85.6%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $1,994,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $134,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $1,860,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 34.2 | % | |
Banks | | | 20.9 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 18.5 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 8.0 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 7.3 | | |
Insurance | | | 5.6 | | |
Automobiles | | | 5.5 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $5,573) | | $ | 7,433 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $48) | | | 48 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $5,621) | | | 7,481 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $4) | | | 4 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 54 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 15 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 41 | | |
Total Assets | | | 7,596 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 71 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 53 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 10 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 139 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,457 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 5,384 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 2,073 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,457 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,235 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 516,582 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.01 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 74 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,308 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.96 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.77 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 14.73 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 73 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,273 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.87 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 75 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,327 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.01 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $14 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 74 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 3 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 77 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 82 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 26 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 22 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 10 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 9 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 3 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 167 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (104 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (26 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 34 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 43 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $5 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 225 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (2 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | 2 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 225 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $7) | | | 575 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Futures Contracts | | | (2 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 573 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 798 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 841 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 99 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 225 | | | | 191 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 573 | | | | 881 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 841 | | | | 1,171 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (382 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (393 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 382 | | |
Class A: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Class C: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | — | | | | 393 | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 841 | | | | 1,171 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 6,616 | | | | 5,445 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 7,457 | | | $ | 6,616 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 32 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Class C: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
| | Class I | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from September 30, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.43 | | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 0.88 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.58 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 0.89 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.01 | | | $ | 12.43 | | | $ | 10.89 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 12.71 | %(4) | | | 21.57 | %(5) | | | 8.90 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 7,235 | | | $ | 6,419 | | | $ | 5,283 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 4.76 | %(6) | | | 7.05 | % | | | 8.64 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.98 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.96 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.98 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.29 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.70 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.25 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | %(6) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(4) | | | 40 | % | | | 21 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.67 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
| | Class A | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from September 30, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.41 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 1.49 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 0.88 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.55 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 0.88 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.96 | | | $ | 12.41 | | | $ | 10.88 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 12.49 | %(5) | | | 21.10 | %(6) | | | 8.80 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 54 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 7.83 | %(7) | | | 10.80 | % | | | 13.28 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.35 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.32 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.34 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.92 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.34 | %(8)(9) | | | (0.11 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(5) | | | 40 | % | | | 21 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.31 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
| | Class C | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from September 30, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 1.48 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 0.88 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.49 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 0.86 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.87 | | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 12.04 | %(4) | | | 20.22 | %(5) | | | 8.60 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | 54 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 8.61 | %(6) | | | 11.57 | % | | | 14.04 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.07 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.09 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.17 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.58 | %(7)(8) | | | (0.85 | )%(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | %(6) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(4) | | | 40 | % | | | 21 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.10 | % | | | 0.55 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio
| | Class R6 | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from September 30, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.43 | | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 0.88 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.58 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 0.89 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.01 | | | $ | 12.43 | | | $ | 10.89 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 12.71 | %(4) | | | 21.61 | %(5) | | | 8.90 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 54 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 7.56 | %(6) | | | 10.54 | % | | | 13.03 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.92 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.94 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.31 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.74 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.29 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | %(6) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(4) | | | 40 | % | | | 21 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.71 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Emerging Markets ex China Portfolio. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2022 and has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official
closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company ("MSIM Company") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) futures are valued at the settlement price on the exchange on which they trade or, if a settlement price is unavailable, at the last sale price on the exchange; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | $ | — | | | $ | 37 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37 | | |
Automobiles | | | — | | | | 410 | | | | — | | | | 410 | | |
Banks | | | 238 | | | | 1,324 | | | | — | | | | 1,562 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 37 | | | | — | | | | 37 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | — | | | | 94 | | | | — | | | | 94 | | |
Capital Markets | | | — | | | | 41 | | | | — | | | | 41 | | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 70 | | | | — | | | | 70 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | — | | | | 45 | | | | — | | | | 45 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | — | | | | 81 | | | | — | | | | 81 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | — | | | | 87 | | | | — | | | | 87 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 228 | | | | 20 | | | | — | | | | 248 | | |
Containers & Packaging | | | — | | | | 68 | | | | — | | | | 68 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 82 | | | | 78 | | | | — | | | | 160 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 314 | | | | — | | | | 314 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | 16 | | |
Financial Services | | | — | | | | 29 | | | | — | | | | 29 | | |
Food Products | | | 99 | | | | 128 | | | | — | | | | 227 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 62 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62 | | |
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | $ | — | | | $ | 191 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 191 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 80 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 80 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 59 | | | | 93 | | | | — | | | | 152 | | |
Insurance | | | 90 | | | | 327 | | | | — | | | | 417 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 31 | | | | — | | | | 31 | | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | 30 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 54 | | | | 542 | | | | — | | | | 596 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | — | | | | 239 | | | | — | | | | 239 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | — | | | | 122 | | | | — | | | | 122 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 1,382 | | | | — | | | | 1,382 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | — | | | | 544 | | | | — | | | | 544 | | |
Transportation Infrastructure | | | 61 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 61 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 1,053 | | | | 6,380 | | | | — | | | | 7,433 | | |
Rights | | | — | @ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 48 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 48 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,101 | | | $ | 6,380 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,481 | | |
@ Value is less than $500.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at
period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Futures: A futures contract is a standardized, exchange-traded agreement to buy or sell a specific quantity of an
underlying asset, reference rate or index at a specific price at a specific future time. The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of the underlying instrument. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, futures contracts are settled through either physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. During the period the futures contract is open, payments are received from or made to the broker based upon changes in the value of the contract (the variation margin). A decision as to whether, when and how to use futures contracts involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived futures transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. In addition to the derivatives risks discussed above, the prices of futures contracts can be highly volatile, using futures contracts can lower total return and the potential loss from futures contracts can exceed the Fund's initial investment in such contracts. No assurance can be given that a liquid market will exist for any particular futures contract at any particular time.
As of June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any open futures contracts.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Equity Risk | | Futures Contracts | | $ | 2 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Equity Risk | | Futures Contracts | | $ | (2 | ) | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Futures Contracts: | |
Average monthly notional value | | $ | 15,000 | | |
5. Redemption Fees The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R6 shares, which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
6. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
7. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
8. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized
and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.99% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $26,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $107,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $1,239,000 and $945,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 214 | | | $ | 793 | | | $ | 959 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for
tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | 360 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | — | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a nondeductible expense, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 1 | | | $ | (1 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 35 | | | $ | 4 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have record owners of 10% or greater.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- year period and the period since its inception in September 2022. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.8%) | |
Argentina (3.6%) | |
Globant SA (a) | | | 49,082 | | | $ | 8,749 | | |
Brazil (13.8%) | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA | | | 1,035,865 | | | | 7,783 | | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 1,569,379 | | | | 20,229 | | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | | 1,186,394 | | | | 5,450 | | |
WEG SA | | | 17,310 | | | | 131 | | |
| | | 33,593 | | |
China (1.9%) | |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 473,900 | | | | 4,629 | | |
India (49.5%) | |
Aarti Industries Ltd. | | | 1,219,068 | | | | 10,017 | | |
Aarti Pharmalabs Ltd. | | | 241,441 | | | | 1,765 | | |
Ambuja Cements Ltd. | | | 472,352 | | | | 3,788 | | |
Astral Ltd. | | | 259,873 | | | | 7,409 | | |
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | | | 311,277 | | | | 2,507 | | |
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (a) | | | 201,738 | | | | 11,411 | | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 424,087 | | | | 6,427 | | |
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | | | 9,427 | | | | 803 | | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 197,260 | | | | 3,413 | | |
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd. | | | 7,537 | | | | 129 | | |
GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd. (a) | | | 4,558,458 | | | | 5,263 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 374,136 | | | | 7,555 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | | | 762,272 | | | | 10,972 | | |
KEI Industries Ltd. | | | 204,218 | | | | 10,817 | | |
Laurus Labs Ltd. | | | 26,130 | | | | 133 | | |
Oberoi Realty Ltd. | | | 196,424 | | | | 4,155 | | |
SRF Ltd. | | | 6,880 | | | | 201 | | |
Timken India Ltd. | | | 71,660 | | | | 3,671 | | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 149,305 | | | | 6,085 | | |
Trent Ltd. | | | 198,864 | | | | 13,049 | | |
TVS Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 299,303 | | | | 8,476 | | |
Varun Beverages Ltd. | | | 145,312 | | | | 2,834 | | |
| | | 120,880 | | |
Korea, Republic of (4.4%) | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 63,817 | | | | 10,830 | | |
Mexico (3.5%) | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR | | | 28,605 | | | | 3,079 | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV ADR | | | 3,928 | | | | 1,177 | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, Class B | | | 38,818 | | | | 1,169 | | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Series O | | | 410,161 | | | | 3,196 | | |
| | | 8,621 | | |
Taiwan (14.8%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 737,000 | | | | 21,835 | | |
Unimicron Technology Corp. | | | 1,259,000 | | | | 6,966 | | |
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | | | 121,334 | | | | 7,184 | | |
| | | 35,985 | | |
United Arab Emirates (0.4%) | |
Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC (a) | | | 2,077,842 | | | | 866 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United States (7.9%) | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 11,679 | | | $ | 19,193 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $162,917) | | | 243,346 | | |
| | No. of Rights | | | |
Rights (0.0%)‡ | |
Brazil (0.0%)‡ | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA, expires 8/6/24 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 11,270 | | | | 18 | | |
Total Investments (99.8%) (Cost $162,917) (c)(d) | | | 243,364 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.2%) | | | 592 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 243,956 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $172,324,000 and 70.6%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $87,661,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $7,214,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $80,447,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 37.8 | % | |
Banks | | | 20.8 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 13.4 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 7.9 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 7.4 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 7.3 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 5.4 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $162,917) | | $ | 243,364 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $1,877) | | | 1,873 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 19,560 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 518 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 199 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 34 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 7 | | |
Other Assets | | | 84 | | |
Total Assets | | | 265,639 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable to Bank | | | 16,366 | | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 4,605 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 389 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 83 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 78 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 65 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 43 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 17 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 28 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 21,683 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 243,956 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 300,991 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (57,035 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 243,956 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 229,743 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 14,352,316 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.01 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 10,633 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 683,499 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.56 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.86 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 16.42 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,097 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 212,383 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.58 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 475 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 29,583 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.07 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 8 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 517 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.06 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $121 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 854 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 201 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,055 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 946 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 139 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 5 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 101 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 95 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 94 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 34 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 13 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 16 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 21 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 5 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 12 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,493 | | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (85 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (3 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (50 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (6 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,347 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (292 | ) | |
Realized Loss: | |
Investments Sold (Net of $1,595 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | (7,531 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (180 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (7,711 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $158) | | | 28,524 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (6 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 28,518 | | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 20,807 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 20,515 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (292 | ) | | $ | (320 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (7,711 | ) | | | (30,926 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 28,518 | | | | 62,134 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 20,515 | | | | 30,888 | | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 43,683 | | | | 102,975 | | |
Redeemed | | | (89,369 | ) | | | (135,373 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 780 | | | | 2,068 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,882 | ) | | | (5,617 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 56 | | | | 365 | | |
Redeemed | | | (605 | ) | | | (1,483 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 87 | | | | 379 | | |
Redeemed | | | (20 | ) | | | (10,090 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (47,270 | ) | | | (46,776 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (26,755 | ) | | | (15,888 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 270,711 | | | | 286,599 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 243,956 | | | $ | 270,711 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2,965 | | | | 7,547 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (5,963 | ) | | | (9,964 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (2,998 | ) | | | (2,417 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 54 | | | | 157 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (130 | ) | | | (418 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (76 | ) | | | (261 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 4 | | | | 29 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (45 | ) | | | (119 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (41 | ) | | | (90 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 6 | | | | 27 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | (711 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 5 | | | | (684 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.75 | | | $ | 13.15 | | | $ | 19.77 | | | $ | 19.43 | | | $ | 12.70 | | | $ | 10.38 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.61 | | | | (6.54 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | 7.62 | | | | 2.78 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (6.62 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 7.51 | | | | 2.76 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.01 | | | $ | 14.75 | | | $ | 13.15 | | | $ | 19.77 | | | $ | 19.43 | | | $ | 12.70 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 8.54 | %(4) | | | 12.17 | %(5) | | | (33.49 | )% | | | 1.84 | % | | | 59.36 | % | | | 26.63 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 229,743 | | | $ | 255,999 | | | $ | 259,940 | | | $ | 339,152 | | | $ | 80,465 | | | $ | 32,651 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.16 | %(6) | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.57 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.03 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.15 | %(8)(10) | | | 1.18 | %(8) | | | 1.15 | %(8) | | | 1.17 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.18 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | 1.16 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.21 | )%(6)(8) | | | (0.08 | )%(8) | | | (0.50 | )%(8) | | | (0.92 | )%(8) | | | (0.73 | )%(8) | | | (0.14 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(4) | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Effective June 18, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.99% for Class I shares. Prior to June 18, 2024, the maximum ratio was 1.05% for Class I shares.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.05 | % | | | (0.10 | )% | |
(10) Effective October 1, 2022, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.05% for Class I shares. Prior to October 1, 2022, the maximum ratio was 1.20% for Class I shares.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.36 | | | $ | 12.84 | | | $ | 19.37 | | | $ | 19.09 | | | $ | 12.53 | | | $ | 10.29 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (6.41 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 7.51 | | | | 2.73 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.52 | | | | (6.53 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 7.34 | | | | 2.68 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.56 | | | $ | 14.36 | | | $ | 12.84 | | | $ | 19.37 | | | $ | 19.09 | | | $ | 12.53 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 8.36 | %(4) | | | 11.84 | %(5) | | | (33.71 | )% | | | 1.56 | % | | | 58.81 | % | | | 26.08 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 10,633 | | | $ | 10,912 | | | $ | 13,113 | | | $ | 25,015 | | | $ | 7,925 | | | $ | 1,191 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.43 | %(6) | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 2.04 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.39 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.36 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.45 | %(8)(10) | | | 1.47 | %(8) | | | 1.50 | %(8) | | | 1.55 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.47 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | 1.54 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.56 | )%(6)(8) | | | (0.41 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.83 | )%(8) | | | (1.21 | )%(8) | | | (1.13 | )%(8) | | | (0.45 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(4) | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Effective June 18, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.35% for Class A shares. Prior to June 18, 2024, the maximum ratio was 1.40% for Class A shares.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.38 | % | | | (0.43 | )% | |
(10) Effective October 1, 2022, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.40% for Class A shares. Prior to October 1, 2022, the maximum ratio was 1.55% for Class A shares.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.51 | | | $ | 12.17 | | | $ | 18.49 | | | $ | 18.37 | | | $ | 12.17 | | | $ | 10.08 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.49 | | | | (6.10 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | 7.25 | | | | 2.66 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.34 | | | | (6.32 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 6.98 | | | | 2.53 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.58 | | | $ | 13.51 | | | $ | 12.17 | | | $ | 18.49 | | | $ | 18.37 | | | $ | 12.17 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 7.92 | %(4) | | | 11.01 | %(5) | | | (34.18 | )% | | | 0.75 | % | | | 57.59 | % | | | 25.14 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,097 | | | $ | 3,421 | | | $ | 4,179 | | | $ | 8,220 | | | $ | 3,395 | | | $ | 1,007 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.23 | %(6) | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 2.82 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.15 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 2.12 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.17 | %(8)(10) | | | 2.24 | %(8) | | | 2.29 | %(8) | | | 2.30 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.24 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | 2.29 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.32 | )%(6)(8) | | | (1.17 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.56 | )%(8) | | | (1.98 | )%(8) | | | (1.88 | )%(8) | | | (1.18 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(4) | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Effective June 18, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 2.10% for Class C shares. Prior to June 18, 2024, the maximum ratio was 2.15% for Class C shares.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.14 | % | | | (1.19 | )% | |
(10) Effective October 1, 2022, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 2.15% for Class C shares. Prior to October 1, 2022, the maximum ratio was 2.30% for Class C shares.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.81 | | | $ | 13.19 | | | $ | 19.81 | | | $ | 19.45 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 10.38 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.63 | | | | (6.53 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | 7.61 | | | | 2.77 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (6.62 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 7.52 | | | | 2.77 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.07 | | | $ | 14.81 | | | $ | 13.19 | | | $ | 19.81 | | | $ | 19.45 | | | $ | 12.71 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.51 | %(5) | | | 12.28 | %(6) | | | (33.42 | )% | | | 1.94 | % | | | 59.39 | % | | | 26.73 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 475 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 9,360 | | | $ | 41,692 | | | $ | 27,230 | | | $ | 19,838 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.38 | %(7) | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.53 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 0.99 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.08 | %(9)(11) | | | 1.10 | %(9) | | | 1.09 | %(9) | | | 1.10 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.10 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | 1.09 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.16 | )%(7)(9) | | | (0.03 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.59 | )%(9) | | | (0.84 | )%(9) | | | (0.65 | )%(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9)(12) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(5) | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Effective June 18, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.95% for Class R6 shares. Prior to June 18, 2024, the maximum ratio was 1.00% for Class R6 shares.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.00 | % | | | (0.04 | )% | |
(11) Effective October 1, 2022, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.00% for Class R6 shares. Prior to October 1, 2022, the maximum ratio was 1.10% for Class R6 shares.
(12) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 12, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.80 | | | $ | 13.18 | | | $ | 19.81 | | | $ | 19.37 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.63 | | | | (6.56 | ) | | | 0.58 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (6.63 | ) | | | 0.46 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.06 | | | $ | 14.80 | | | $ | 13.18 | | | $ | 19.81 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.51 | %(5) | | | 12.29 | %(6) | | | (33.47 | )% | | | 2.36 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 10 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 26.42 | %(7) | | | 29.98 | % | | | 11.47 | % | | | 14.15 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 0.98 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.08 | %(9)(11) | | | 1.10 | %(7)(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.10 | %(7)(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.18 | )%(7)(9) | | | (0.04 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.44 | )%(9) | | | (0.80 | )%(7)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(12) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(5) | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 27 | % | |
(1) Commencement of Offering.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Effective June 18, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.95% for Class IR shares. Prior to June 18, 2024, the maximum ratio was 1.00% for Class IR shares.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.00 | % | | | (0.06 | )% | |
(11) Effective October 1, 2022, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.00% for Class IR shares. Prior to October 1, 2022, the maximum ratio was 1.10% for Class IR shares.
(12) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Emerging Markets Leaders Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-thecounter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available
are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company ("MSIM Company") (the "Sub- Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobiles | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,476 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,476 | | |
Banks | | | 23,425 | | | | 27,461 | | | | — | | | | 50,886 | | |
Beverages | | | 3,079 | | | | 2,834 | | | | — | | | | 5,913 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 19,193 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,193 | | |
Building Products | | | — | | | | 7,409 | | | | — | | | | 7,409 | | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 10,218 | | | | — | | | | 10,218 | | |
Construction Materials | | | — | | | | 3,788 | | | | — | | | | 3,788 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | — | | | | 932 | | | | — | | | | 932 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 6,316 | | | | 11,411 | | | | — | | | | 17,727 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 131 | | | | 18,001 | | | | — | | | | 18,132 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 6,966 | | | | — | | | | 6,966 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 7,783 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,783 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 8,749 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,749 | | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 3,671 | | | | — | | | | 3,671 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 1,898 | | | | — | | | | 1,898 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | — | | | | 4,155 | | | | — | | | | 4,155 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 32,665 | | | | — | | | | 32,665 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | — | | | | 13,049 | | | | — | | | | 13,049 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 10,714 | | | | — | | | | 10,714 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Transportation Infrastructure | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | 5,263 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,609 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | — | | | | 3,413 | | | | — | | | | 3,413 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 71,022 | | | | 172,324 | | | | — | | | | 243,346 | | |
Rights | | | 18 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 71,040 | | | $ | 172,324 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 243,364 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from
foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class C shares, Class R6 shares and Class IR shares, which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.71% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.05% for Class I shares, 1.40% for Class A shares, 2.15% for Class C shares, 1.00% for Class R6 shares and
1.00% for Class IR shares. Effective June 18, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses will not exceed 0.99% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class C shares, 0.95% for Class R6 shares and 0.95% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue until at least June 18, 2025 or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $50,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $90,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $66,883,000 and $118,066,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its
pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $6,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 3,947 | | | $ | 73,798 | | | $ | 77,745 | | | $ | 201 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. There were no distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022.
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 1,503 | | | $ | (1,503 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $66,636,000 and $49,475,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
Qualified late year losses are capital losses and specified ordinary losses, including currency losses, incurred after October 31 but within the taxable year that, if elected, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund intends to defer to January 1, 2024 for U.S. federal income tax purposes the following losses:
Qualified Late Year Ordinary Losses (000) | | Post- October Capital Losses (000) | |
$ | 291 | | | $ | — | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 79.1%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the three-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.8%) | |
Brazil (6.1%) | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA (Preference) | | | 1,157,224 | | | $ | 6,709 | | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA | | | 733,818 | | | | 5,513 | | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 258,748 | | | | 3,335 | | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | | 948,352 | | | | 4,357 | | |
Vale SA | | | 315,271 | | | | 3,509 | | |
WEG SA | | | 1,229,383 | | | | 9,279 | | |
| | | 32,702 | | |
China (19.4%) | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (b) | | | 1,212,800 | | | | 10,931 | | |
Baidu, Inc. ADR (a) | | | 15,508 | | | | 1,341 | | |
Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 647,100 | | | | 1,960 | | |
BYD Co. Ltd., H Shares (b) | | | 233,500 | | | | 6,935 | | |
China Construction Bank Corp., H Shares (b) | | | 14,407,120 | | | | 10,650 | | |
China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 1,332,000 | | | | 2,384 | | |
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., H Shares (b) | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 6,021 | | |
China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 562,000 | | | | 1,891 | | |
JD.com, Inc., Class A (b) | | | 95,373 | | | | 1,239 | | |
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 444,759 | | | | 2,351 | | |
KE Holdings, Inc. ADR | | | 74,406 | | | | 1,053 | | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 18,649 | | | | 3,758 | | |
Li Auto, Inc., Class A (a)(b) | | | 69,800 | | | | 625 | | |
Li Ning Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 498,500 | | | | 1,074 | | |
Meituan, Class B (a)(b) | | | 174,490 | | | | 2,480 | | |
NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 904,400 | | | | 3,100 | | |
NetEase, Inc. (b) | | | 175,600 | | | | 3,353 | | |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H (b) | | | 437,500 | | | | 1,982 | | |
Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 3,599,000 | | | | 2,107 | | |
Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 184,528 | | | | 2,812 | | |
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 389,000 | | | | 2,743 | | |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 335,600 | | | | 3,278 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 476,200 | | | | 22,591 | | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 98,425 | | | | 4,626 | | |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 51,151 | | | | 1,578 | | |
| | | 102,863 | | |
India (25.5%) | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 277,288 | | | | 4,202 | | |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 66,307 | | | | 7,554 | | |
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | | | 55,384 | | | | 4,720 | | |
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. | | | 236,220 | | | | 1,994 | | |
Coforge Ltd. | | | 10,989 | | | | 717 | | |
Delhivery Ltd. (a) | | | 578,630 | | | | 2,775 | | |
HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd. | | | 96,073 | | | | 4,597 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 429,299 | | | | 8,669 | | |
Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 606,002 | | | | 5,024 | | |
Hitachi Energy India Ltd. | | | 33,736 | | | | 5,217 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | | | 942,242 | | | | 13,562 | | |
Infosys Ltd. | | | 343,465 | | | | 6,446 | | |
Infosys Ltd. ADR (c) | | | 118,351 | | | | 2,204 | | |
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | | | 127,627 | | | | 5,421 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Macrotech Developers Ltd. | | | 311,154 | | | $ | 5,611 | | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 443,502 | | | | 15,224 | | |
MakeMyTrip Ltd. (a) | | | 38,532 | | | | 3,241 | | |
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | | | 418,214 | | | | 4,710 | | |
Pidilite Industries Ltd. | | | 117,633 | | | | 4,451 | | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 358,746 | | | | 13,448 | | |
Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 414,719 | | | | 2,777 | | |
State Bank of India | | | 958,242 | | | | 9,735 | | |
United Breweries Ltd. | | | 135,520 | | | | 3,224 | | |
| | | 135,523 | | |
Indonesia (2.9%) | |
Bank Central Asia Tbk. PT | | | 8,351,800 | | | | 5,054 | | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 9,460,200 | | | | 3,539 | | |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 14,525,900 | | | | 4,073 | | |
Cisarua Mountain Dairy Tbk. PT | | | 8,862,100 | | | | 2,706 | | |
| | | 15,372 | | |
Korea, Republic of (11.8%) | |
DB Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 27,288 | | | | 2,261 | | |
HYBE Co. Ltd. | | | 8,246 | | | | 1,208 | | |
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 75,680 | | | | 1,891 | | |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 13,227 | | | | 2,821 | | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 74,619 | | | | 4,244 | | |
Kia Corp. | | | 45,397 | | | | 4,248 | | |
Korea Zinc Co. Ltd. | | | 8,167 | | | | 3,043 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 19,335 | | | | 2,327 | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 373,008 | | | | 21,953 | | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 109,525 | | | | 18,587 | | |
| | | 62,583 | | |
Mexico (4.6%) | |
Gruma SAB de CV, Class B | | | 432,846 | | | | 7,928 | | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Series O | | | 615,194 | | | | 4,794 | | |
Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | | | 572,515 | | | | 5,820 | | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 1,677,002 | | | | 5,728 | | |
| | | 24,270 | | |
Poland (2.5%) | |
Allegro.eu SA (a) | | | 758,804 | | | | 7,092 | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 501,800 | | | | 6,406 | | |
| | | 13,498 | | |
Saudi Arabia (1.6%) | |
Alinma Bank | | | 533,503 | | | | 4,449 | | |
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co. | | | 61,588 | | | | 4,228 | | |
| | | 8,677 | | |
South Africa (3.3%) | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 230,389 | | | | 7,297 | | |
AVI Ltd. | | | 620,305 | | | | 3,222 | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | | 47,065 | | | | 6,834 | | |
| | | 17,353 | | |
Taiwan (18.8%) | |
Advantech Co. Ltd. | | | 210,000 | | | | 2,391 | | |
Airtac International Group | | | 94,448 | | | | 2,867 | | |
Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 370,480 | | | | 1,749 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Taiwan (cont'd) | |
CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 1,172,000 | | | $ | 1,367 | | |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 264,000 | | | | 3,149 | | |
E Ink Holdings, Inc. | | | 531,000 | | | | 4,111 | | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 1,584,000 | | | | 10,429 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 1,896,205 | | | | 56,180 | | |
Unimicron Technology Corp. | | | 898,000 | | | | 4,968 | | |
United Microelectronics Corp. (a) | | | 3,928,000 | | | | 6,793 | | |
Wiwynn Corp. | | | 70,000 | | | | 5,669 | | |
| | | 99,673 | | |
Thailand (1.5%) | |
Central Retail Corp. PCL | | | 1,107,900 | | | | 925 | | |
CP ALL PCL | | | 691,400 | | | | 1,034 | | |
Kasikornbank PCL | | | 874,700 | | | | 2,983 | | |
Tisco Financial Group PCL | | | 1,212,900 | | | | 3,156 | | |
| | | 8,098 | | |
United Arab Emirates (0.6%) | |
Americana Restaurants International PLC | | | 4,090,106 | | | | 3,488 | | |
United Kingdom (1.2%) | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 237,879 | | | | 6,322 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $388,364) | | | 530,422 | | |
| | No. of Rights | | | |
Rights (0.0%)‡ | |
Brazil (0.0%)‡) | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA, expires 08/06/24 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 7,414 | | | | 12 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.7%) | |
Investment Company (1.3%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.22% (See Note G) (Cost $6,743) | | | 6,743,097 | | | | 6,743 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.4%) | |
Investment Company (0.4%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.22% (See Note G) (Cost $2,278) | | | 2,278,257 | | | | 2,278 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $9,021) | | | 9,021 | | |
Total Investments (101.5%) (Cost $397,385) including $2,204 of Securities Loaned (d)(e) | | | 539,455 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–1.5%) | | | (8,101 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 531,354 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(d) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $459,407,000 and 86.5%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(e) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $168,088,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $26,018,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $142,070,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 52.2 | % | |
Banks | | | 20.0 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 15.2 | | |
Automobiles | | | 7.0 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 5.6 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $388,364) | | $ | 530,434 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $9,021) | | | 9,021 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $397,385) | | | 539,455 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $1,080) | | | 1,003 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1,516 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 70 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 31 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 29 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 145 | | |
Total Assets | | | 542,249 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 7,402 | | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 2,278 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 936 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 72 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 53 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 34 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 22 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 13 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees | | | 10 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 67 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 10,895 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 531,354 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 394,350 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 137,004 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 531,354 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 128,856 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,800,523 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.21 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 5,812 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 270,302 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 21.50 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.19 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 22.69 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 186 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 8,915 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 20.82 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 321 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 15,418 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 20.80 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 396,168 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 17,844,906 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.20 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 11 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 516 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.20 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 2,204 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $663 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 5,888 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 249 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 8 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 6,145 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 1,889 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 202 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 151 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 96 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 70 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 3 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Registration Fees | | | 31 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 18 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 14 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 7 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 5 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 4 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 21 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,520 | | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (62 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (20 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (7 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 2,426 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 3,719 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $486 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 14,494 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (130 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 14,364 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $695) | | | 36,159 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (94 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 36,065 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 50,429 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 54,148 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 3,719 | | | $ | 9,281 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 14,364 | | | | (10,613 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 36,065 | | | | 58,406 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 54,148 | | | | 57,074 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (3,598 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (109 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (2 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (9,018 | ) | |
Class IR | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (12,730 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 17,739 | | | | 16,589 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3,458 | | |
Redeemed | | | (49,741 | ) | | | (30,405 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 1,024 | | | | 659 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 108 | | |
Redeemed | | | (802 | ) | | | (1,170 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Redeemed | | | (2 | ) | | | (17 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 139 | | | | 23 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Redeemed | | | (10 | ) | | | (213 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 7,813 | | | | 20,889 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 9,018 | | |
Redeemed | | | (16,182 | ) | | | (24,682 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (40,022 | ) | | | (5,738 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 14,126 | | | | 38,606 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 517,228 | | | | 478,622 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 531,354 | | | $ | 517,228 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 875 | | | | 874 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 178 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2,488 | ) | | | (1,600 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1,613 | ) | | | (548 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 51 | | | | 35 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (40 | ) | | | (63 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | 11 | | | | (22 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (— | @@) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (— | @@) | | | (1 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 7 | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | (12 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | 6 | | | | (11 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 376 | | | | 1,101 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 466 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (794 | ) | | | (1,296 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (418 | ) | | | 271 | | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 19.95 | | | $ | 18.24 | | | $ | 25.44 | | | $ | 26.85 | | | $ | 23.69 | | | $ | 22.53 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.41 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.11 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (6.72 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 3.92 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (6.38 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 4.33 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (2.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (3.17 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.21 | | | $ | 19.95 | | | $ | 18.24 | | | $ | 25.44 | | | $ | 26.85 | | | $ | 23.69 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.33 | %(4) | | | 12.16 | %(5) | | | (25.06 | )% | | | 3.55 | % | | | 14.58 | % | | | 19.44 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 128,856 | | | $ | 147,876 | | | $ | 145,218 | | | $ | 272,406 | | | $ | 312,834 | | | $ | 277,114 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.16 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.97 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | | | 1.05 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.45 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.84 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.68 | %(7) | | | 0.61 | %(7) | | | 0.58 | %(7) | | | 1.69 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %(4) | | | 34 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.80 | % | |
(9) Effective April 28, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.99% for Class I shares. Prior to April 28, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.05% for Class I shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 19.34 | | | $ | 17.70 | | | $ | 24.69 | | | $ | 26.13 | | | $ | 23.05 | | | $ | 21.99 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.30 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.05 | | | | 1.79 | | | | (6.51 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 3.85 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (6.25 | ) | | | 0.79 | | | | 3.27 | | | | 4.15 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (3.09 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 21.50 | | | $ | 19.34 | | | $ | 17.70 | | | $ | 24.69 | | | $ | 26.13 | | | $ | 23.05 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.17 | %(4) | | | 11.73 | %(5) | | | (25.31 | )% | | | 3.23 | % | | | 14.21 | % | | | 19.08 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 5,812 | | | $ | 5,011 | | | $ | 4,978 | | | $ | 9,222 | | | $ | 7,907 | | | $ | 11,195 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.37 | %(6) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.43 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.35 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.33 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 1.38 | %(7) | | | 1.36 | %(7) | | | 1.38 | %(7) | | | 1.34 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.38 | %(7) | | | 1.36 | %(7) | | | 1.38 | %(7) | | | 1.34 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.09 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.48 | %(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7) | | | 0.28 | %(7) | | | 0.24 | %(7) | | | 1.26 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %(4) | | | 34 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.44 | % | |
(9) Effective April 28, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.35% for Class A shares. Prior to April 28, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.40% for Class A shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.78 | | | $ | 17.20 | | | $ | 24.05 | | | $ | 25.51 | | | $ | 22.59 | | | $ | 21.64 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.17 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.74 | | | | (6.34 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 3.77 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.92 | | | | (6.18 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | 3.07 | | | | 3.94 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.82 | | | $ | 18.78 | | | $ | 17.20 | | | $ | 24.05 | | | $ | 25.51 | | | $ | 22.59 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 10.86 | %(4) | | | 11.19 | %(5) | | | (25.68 | )% | | | 2.64 | % | | | 13.65 | % | | | 18.37 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 186 | | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 233 | | | $ | 215 | | | $ | 210 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.94 | %(6) | | | 3.19 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 2.47 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.83 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.59 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.98 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.87 | %(7) | | | (0.23 | )%(7) | | | (0.40 | )%(7) | | | 0.73 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %(4) | | | 34 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.87 | % | | | 0.94 | % | |
(9) Effective April 28, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.85% for Class L shares. Prior to April 28, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.90% for Class L shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.78 | | | $ | 17.12 | | | $ | 24.01 | | | $ | 25.29 | | | $ | 22.45 | | | $ | 21.57 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.11 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.74 | | | | (6.31 | ) | | | 0.67 | | | | 3.10 | | | | 3.76 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.02 | | | | 1.87 | | | | (6.22 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 2.99 | | | | 3.87 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.80 | | | $ | 18.78 | | | $ | 17.12 | | | $ | 24.01 | | | $ | 25.29 | | | $ | 22.45 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 10.76 | %(4) | | | 10.93 | %(5) | | | (25.89 | )% | | | 2.43 | % | | | 13.32 | % | | | 18.16 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 321 | | | $ | 173 | | | $ | 338 | | | $ | 531 | | | $ | 530 | | | $ | 454 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 3.48 | %(6) | | | 3.13 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.58 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.10 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.15 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.34 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.71 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.47 | %(7) | | | (0.39 | )%(7) | | | (0.53 | )%(7) | | | 0.47 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %(4) | | | 34 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.12 | % | | | 0.69 | % | |
(9) Effective April 28, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 2.10% for Class C shares. Prior to April 28, 2023, the maximum ratio was 2.15% for Class C shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 19.93 | | | $ | 18.23 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 26.85 | | | $ | 23.68 | | | $ | 22.52 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.12 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (6.71 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 4.00 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.21 | | | | (6.36 | ) | | | 0.92 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 4.36 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (2.34 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.20 | | | $ | 19.93 | | | $ | 18.23 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 26.85 | | | $ | 23.68 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 11.39 | %(5) | | | 12.18 | %(6) | | | (24.98 | )% | | | 3.63 | % | | | 14.73 | % | | | 19.58 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 396,168 | | | $ | 363,988 | | | $ | 327,910 | | | $ | 439,730 | | | $ | 440,346 | | | $ | 524,416 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.96 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.04 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.49 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.90 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.75 | %(8) | | | 0.71 | %(8) | | | 0.67 | %(8) | | | 1.47 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %(5) | | | 34 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.86 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 19.93 | | | $ | 18.23 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 26.85 | | | $ | 23.68 | | | $ | 22.54 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.40 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.12 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (6.71 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 3.94 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.21 | | | | (6.36 | ) | | | 0.92 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 4.34 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.99 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (2.34 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.20 | | | $ | 19.93 | | | $ | 18.23 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 26.85 | | | $ | 23.68 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.39 | %(4) | | | 12.18 | %(5) | | | (24.98 | )% | | | 3.63 | % | | | 14.73 | % | | | 19.53 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 10 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 18.86 | %(6) | | | 22.94 | % | | | 22.06 | % | | | 16.98 | % | | | 21.21 | % | | | 21.52 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.91 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.49 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.89 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.75 | %(7) | | | 0.71 | %(7) | | | 0.55 | %(7) | | | 1.62 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %(4) | | | 34 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 58 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.85 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Emerging Markets Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of issuers in emerging market countries.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked
prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company ("MSIM Company") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure
purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,775 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,775 | | |
Automobiles | | | — | | | | 37,407 | | | | — | | | | 37,407 | | |
Banks | | | 14,838 | | | | 92,605 | | | | — | | | | 107,443 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 8,873 | | | | — | | | | 8,873 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | — | | | | 20,187 | | | | — | | | | 20,187 | | |
Capital Markets | | | — | | | | 4,597 | | | | — | | | | 4,597 | | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 4,451 | | | | — | | | | 4,451 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | — | | | | 5,421 | | | | — | | | | 5,421 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | — | | | | 4,720 | | | | — | | | | 4,720 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 10,085 | | | | 1,034 | | | | — | | | | 11,119 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 9,279 | | | | 10,311 | | | | — | | | | 19,590 | | |
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,657 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,657 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 4,561 | | | | — | | | | 4,561 | | |
Financial Services | | | — | | | | 1,749 | | | | — | | | | 1,749 | | |
Food Products | | | 7,928 | | | | 8,312 | | | | — | | | | 16,240 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 5,513 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,513 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | — | | | | 4,710 | | | | — | | | | 4,710 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 9,445 | | | | 5,968 | | | | — | | | | 15,413 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 2,204 | | | | 7,163 | | | | — | | | | 9,367 | | |
Insurance | | | 5,820 | | | | 19,545 | | | | — | | | | 25,365 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 1,341 | | | | 24,918 | | | | — | | | | 26,259 | | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 5,610 | | | | — | | | | 5,610 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 3,509 | | | | 21,686 | | | | — | | | | 25,195 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | — | | | | 13,448 | | | | — | | | | 13,448 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | — | | | | 2,812 | | | | — | | | | 2,812 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 2,351 | | | | — | | | | 2,351 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 1,053 | | | | 5,611 | | | | — | | | | 6,664 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 81,560 | | | | — | | | | 81,560 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | — | | | | 30,013 | | | | — | | | | 30,013 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 4,352 | | | | — | | | | 4,352 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 71,015 | | | | 459,407 | | | | — | | | | 530,422 | | |
Rights | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 9,021 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,021 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 80,048 | | | $ | 459,407 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 539,455 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 2,204 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,204 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $2,278,000, which was subsequently invested in Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 Days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 2,278 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,278 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 2,278 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,278 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,278 | | |
5. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee, on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class L shares, Class C shares, Class R6 shares and Class IR shares which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
6. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
7. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
8. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Next $1.5 billion | | Over $2.5 billion | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.74% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.99% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class L shares and 2.10% for Class C shares, 0.95% for Class R6 shares and 0.95% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $20,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $67,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $3,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other
than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $102,619,000 and $137,677,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $7,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 7,878 | | | $ | 80,478 | | | $ | 79,335 | | | $ | 249 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,021 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for
tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 12,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,250 | | | $ | 17,250 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 826 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $5,883,000 and $8,498,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 71.9%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better its peer group average for the one- and three-year periods but below its peer group average for the five-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Concentrated
Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Concentrated Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.7%) | |
China (2.3%) | |
NetEase, Inc. ADR | | | 47,462 | | | $ | 4,536 | | |
Denmark (4.3%) | |
Novo Nordisk AS ADR | | | 57,676 | | | | 8,233 | | |
France (1.5%) | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ADR | | | 19,163 | | | | 2,939 | | |
Italy (5.5%) | |
Ferrari NV | | | 26,186 | | | | 10,693 | | |
Japan (5.3%) | |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 11,195 | | | | 10,288 | | |
Taiwan (6.0%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 67,164 | | | | 11,674 | | |
United States (74.8%) | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 22,260 | | | | 9,509 | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 13,924 | | | | 11,835 | | |
CRH PLC | | | 155,610 | | | | 11,668 | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 7,735 | | | | 7,003 | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 48,709 | | | | 9,852 | | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 34,764 | | | | 9,710 | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 15,948 | | | | 7,036 | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 41,607 | | | | 18,596 | | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | | 13,804 | | | | 9,316 | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 51,508 | | | | 3,647 | | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 153,399 | | | | 18,951 | | |
Progressive Corp. | | | 56,884 | | | | 11,815 | | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 13,287 | | | | 8,593 | | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 37,128 | | | | 7,921 | | |
| | | 145,452 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $143,263) | | | 193,815 | | |
Short-Term Investment (1.1%) | |
Investment Company (1.1%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $2,198) | | | 2,197,847 | | | | 2,198 | | |
Total Investments (100.8%) (Cost $145,461) (b) | | | 196,013 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.8%) | | | (1,610 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 194,403 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $50,552,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $0, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $50,552,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 15.7 | % | |
Other* | | | 12.1 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 9.8 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 9.6 | | |
Software | | | 9.5 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 7.8 | | |
Entertainment | | | 7.1 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 6.0 | | |
Insurance | | | 6.0 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 5.9 | | |
Automobiles | | | 5.5 | | |
Banks | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Concentrated Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $143,263) | | $ | 193,815 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $2,198) | | | 2,198 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $145,461) | | | 196,013 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 310 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 28 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 9 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 7 | | |
Other Assets | | | 81 | | |
Total Assets | | | 196,448 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 1,433 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 289 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 242 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 54 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 12 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 7 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,045 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 194,403 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 153,906 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 40,497 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 194,403 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 176,477 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 7,845,223 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.49 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 11,823 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 532,222 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.21 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.23 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 23.44 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,048 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 284,021 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 21.29 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 55 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,452 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.54 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Concentrated Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $25 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 717 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 53 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 770 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 546 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 73 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 58 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 12 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 29 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 32 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 3 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 22 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 10 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 4 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 805 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (31 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (2 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 769 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1 | | |
Realized Gain: | |
Investments Sold | | | 3,165 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 28,981 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 32,146 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 32,147 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Concentrated Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 718 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 3,165 | | | | (6,666 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 28,981 | | | | 21,060 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 32,147 | | | | 15,112 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (748 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (44 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (792 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 60,439 | | | | 41,049 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 748 | | |
Redeemed | | | (7,894 | ) | | | (29,464 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 2,746 | | | | 1,554 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 44 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,291 | ) | | | (1,301 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 810 | | | | 515 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,262 | ) | | | (1,207 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 40 | | | | — | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (7 | ) | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 53,588 | | | | 11,931 | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 85,735 | | | | 26,251 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 108,668 | | | | 82,417 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 194,403 | | | $ | 108,668 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2,830 | | | | 2,449 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 43 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (384 | ) | | | (1,796 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | 2,446 | | | | 696 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 131 | | | | 96 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (62 | ) | | | (82 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | 69 | | | | 17 | | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 40 | | | | 33 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (63 | ) | | | (77 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (23 | ) | | | (44 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2 | | | | — | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (— | @@) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 2 | | | | (— | @@) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Concentrated Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.67 | | | $ | 15.04 | | | $ | 19.41 | | | $ | 17.12 | | | $ | 13.86 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.08 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 4.81 | | | | 2.64 | | | | (4.36 | ) | | | 3.02 | | | | 3.23 | | | | 3.40 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.82 | | | | 2.77 | | | | (4.33 | ) | | | 3.03 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 3.48 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.49 | | | $ | 17.67 | | | $ | 15.04 | | | $ | 19.41 | | | $ | 17.12 | | | $ | 13.86 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 27.33 | %(4) | | | 18.42 | %(5) | | | (22.28 | )% | | | 17.83 | % | | | 23.52 | % | | | 33.10 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 176,477 | | | $ | 95,405 | | | $ | 70,730 | | | $ | 98,522 | | | $ | 45,946 | | | $ | 14,885 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(6) | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.96 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.00 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.99 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.00 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7) | | | 0.99 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.06 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.78 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.20 | %(7) | | | 0.04 | %(7) | | | 0.21 | %(7) | | | 0.64 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 19 | %(4) | | | 51 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 123 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.77 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Concentrated Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 14.88 | | | $ | 19.20 | | | $ | 17.00 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 4.76 | | | | 2.60 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | 2.99 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 3.38 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.74 | | | | 2.68 | | | | (4.32 | ) | | | 2.94 | | | | 3.20 | | | | 3.42 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.11 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.11 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.21 | | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 14.88 | | | $ | 19.20 | | | $ | 17.00 | | | $ | 13.80 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 27.13 | %(4) | | | 18.05 | %(5) | | | (22.49 | )% | | | 17.42 | % | | | 23.19 | % | | | 32.64 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 11,823 | | | $ | 8,088 | | | $ | 6,631 | | | $ | 8,245 | | | $ | 6,091 | | | $ | 4,009 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.33 | %(6) | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.29 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.28 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.27 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.30 | %(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7) | | | 1.31 | %(7) | | | 1.34 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.22 | )%(6)(7) | | | 0.49 | %(7)(8) | | | (0.08 | )%(7) | | | (0.29 | )%(7) | | | (0.14 | )%(7) | | | 0.32 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 19 | %(4) | | | 51 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 123 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.29 | % | | | 0.47 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Concentrated Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.82 | | | $ | 14.35 | | | $ | 18.66 | | | $ | 16.66 | | | $ | 13.63 | | | $ | 10.36 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 4.57 | | | | 2.51 | | | | (4.18 | ) | | | 2.92 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 3.34 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.47 | | | | 2.47 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | 2.74 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 3.28 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 21.29 | | | $ | 16.82 | | | $ | 14.35 | | | $ | 18.66 | | | $ | 16.66 | | | $ | 13.63 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 26.58 | %(4) | | | 17.21 | %(5) | | | (23.09 | )% | | | 16.58 | % | | | 22.23 | % | | | 31.69 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 6,048 | | | $ | 5,164 | | | $ | 5,040 | | | $ | 7,969 | | | $ | 3,568 | | | $ | 2,704 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.06 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.06 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.04 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.05 | %(7) | | | 2.06 | %(7) | | | 2.09 | %(7) | | | 2.10 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.00 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.27 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.83 | )%(7) | | | (1.00 | )%(7) | | | (0.91 | )%(7) | | | (0.46 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 19 | %(4) | | | 51 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 123 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.05 | % | | | (0.28 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Concentrated Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.70 | | | $ | 15.06 | | | $ | 19.44 | | | $ | 17.14 | | | $ | 13.86 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 4.83 | | | | 2.65 | | | | (4.36 | ) | | | 3.00 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.40 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.84 | | | | 2.79 | | | | (4.33 | ) | | | 3.04 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 3.49 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.16 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.16 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 17.70 | | | $ | 15.06 | | | $ | 19.44 | | | $ | 17.14 | | | $ | 13.86 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 27.34 | %(5) | | | 18.51 | %(6) | | | (22.25 | )% | | | 17.86 | % | | | 23.67 | % | | | 33.16 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 14 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 11.22 | %(7) | | | 19.78 | % | | | 9.89 | % | | | 7.26 | % | | | 9.20 | % | | | 17.68 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.93 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.11 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.17 | %(8) | | | 0.21 | %(8) | | | 0.22 | %(8) | | | 0.68 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 19 | %(5) | | | 51 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 123 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.82 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Concentrated Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available
are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; and (5) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may
include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobiles | | $ | 10,693 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,693 | | |
Banks | | | 9,852 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,852 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 19,219 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,219 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 7,921 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,921 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 11,668 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,668 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 11,835 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,835 | | |
Electric Utilities | | | 3,647 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,647 | | |
Entertainment | | | 13,852 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,852 | | |
Financial Services | | | 7,036 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,036 | | |
Insurance | | | 11,815 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,815 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 15,236 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,236 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 30,625 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30,625 | | |
Software | | | 18,596 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,596 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 2,939 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,939 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 18,881 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,881 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 193,815 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 193,815 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 2,198 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,198 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 196,013 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 196,013 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
4. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
5. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $750 million | | Next $750 million | | Over $1.5 billion | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest
and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $31,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $3,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $82,093,000 and $28,170,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $2,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 655 | | | $ | 51,876 | | | $ | 50,333 | | | $ | 53 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,198 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 792 | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 52 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a prior year tax return adjustment, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | (52 | ) | | $ | 52 | | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 153 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $5,342,000 and $6,837,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 92.8%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three-year period but below its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Core Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.5%) | |
China (3.0%) | |
NetEase, Inc. ADR | | | 4,154 | | | $ | 397 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR | | | 12,332 | | | | 584 | | |
| | | 981 | | |
Denmark (2.7%) | |
Novo Nordisk AS ADR | | | 6,297 | | | | 899 | | |
France (1.4%) | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 578 | | | | 444 | | |
India (0.8%) | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 4,099 | | | | 264 | | |
Ireland (1.0%) | |
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR | | | 2,736 | | | | 318 | | |
Italy (5.5%) | |
Ferrari NV | | | 4,427 | | | | 1,808 | | |
Japan (3.7%) | |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 976 | | | | 897 | | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. ADR | | | 13,543 | | | | 321 | | |
| | | 1,218 | | |
Taiwan (4.3%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 8,003 | | | | 1,391 | | |
United Kingdom (0.5%) | |
Experian PLC ADR | | | 3,290 | | | | 153 | | |
United States (76.6%) | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 6,241 | | | | 1,137 | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 7,195 | | | | 1,390 | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 3,298 | | | | 1,409 | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 7,723 | | | | 1,627 | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 1,312 | | | | 310 | | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 6,836 | | | | 611 | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 2,394 | | | | 374 | | |
CRH PLC | | | 25,744 | | | | 1,930 | | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 1,740 | | | | 435 | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 123 | | | | 111 | | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 4,249 | | | | 276 | | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 1,286 | | | | 214 | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 8,314 | | | | 1,682 | | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 103 | | | | 110 | | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 1,367 | | | | 205 | | |
Linde PLC | | | 1,315 | | | | 577 | | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,607 | | | | 728 | | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (a) | | | 296 | | | | 88 | | |
Masterbrand, Inc. (a) | | | 4,247 | | | | 62 | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 1,991 | | | | 878 | | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | 484 | | | | 123 | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 6,176 | | | | 2,761 | | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | | 916 | | | | 618 | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 5,249 | | | | 372 | | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 492 | | | | 78 | | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 16,170 | | | | 1,998 | | |
Progressive Corp. | | | 4,317 | | | | 897 | | |
Target Corp. | | | 1,403 | | | | 208 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 10,698 | | | $ | 1,178 | | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 396 | | | | 199 | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 4,382 | | | | 318 | | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 1,325 | | | | 857 | | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 4,137 | | | | 649 | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 516 | | | | 94 | | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 2,597 | | | | 554 | | |
| | | 25,058 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $21,611) | | | 32,534 | | |
Short-Term Investment (0.1%) | |
Investment Company (0.1%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $35) | | | 35,436 | | | | 35 | | |
Total Investments (99.6%) (Cost $21,646) (b)(c) | | | 32,569 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.4%) | | | 128 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 32,697 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $444,000 and 1.4%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $11,012,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $89,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $10,923,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 39.7 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 11.7 | | |
Software | | | 9.1 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 6.5 | | |
Banks | | | 6.0 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 5.9 | | |
Automobiles | | | 5.5 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 5.3 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 5.3 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $21,611) | | $ | 32,534 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $35) | | | 35 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $21,646) | | | 32,569 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $—@) | | | — | @ | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 125 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 6 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 68 | | |
Total Assets | | | 32,769 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 54 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 6 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 72 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 32,697 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 22,768 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 9,929 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 32,697 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 23,471 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,182,176 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.85 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,243 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 318,165 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.62 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.09 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 20.71 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,971 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 158,559 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.74 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 12 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 611 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.87 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $4 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 156 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 6 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 162 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 107 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 74 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 7 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 14 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 19 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 11 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 8 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 4 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 3 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 263 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (95 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 166 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (4 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 1,109 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 1,109 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 3,245 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 3,245 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 4,354 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 4,350 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 114 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 1,109 | | | | (1,686 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 3,245 | | | | 5,252 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 4,350 | | | | 3,680 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (110 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (24 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (134 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 6,871 | | | | 9,652 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 110 | | |
Redeemed | | | (2,543 | ) | | | (10,426 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 461 | | | | 1,173 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 24 | | |
Redeemed | | | (334 | ) | | | (688 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 239 | | | | 672 | | |
Redeemed | | | (312 | ) | | | (594 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (7 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 4,382 | | | | (84 | ) | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 8,732 | | | | 3,462 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 23,965 | | | | 20,503 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 32,697 | | | $ | 23,965 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 366 | | | | 632 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 7 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (134 | ) | | | (678 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | 232 | | | | (39 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 25 | | | | 76 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (18 | ) | | | (43 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | 7 | | | | 34 | | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 14 | | | | 44 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (18 | ) | | | (40 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (4 | ) | | | 4 | | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (— | @@) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | — | | | | (— | @@) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Core Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 15.99 | | | $ | 13.19 | | | $ | 10.15 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.07 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.89 | | | | 2.49 | | | | (3.56 | ) | | | 2.78 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 3.07 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.90 | | | | 2.60 | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | 2.79 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 3.14 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.85 | | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 15.99 | | | $ | 13.19 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 17.11 | %(3) | | | 17.96 | %(4) | | | (19.37 | )% | | | 17.63 | % | | | 21.23 | % | | | 30.96 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 23,471 | | | $ | 16,116 | | | $ | 14,324 | | | $ | 18,041 | | | $ | 9,849 | | | $ | 8,157 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.68 | %(5) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 2.73 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.00 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.96 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.99 | %(6) | | | 0.99 | %(6) | | | 0.99 | %(6) | | | 0.98 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.14 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.70 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.48 | %(6) | | | 0.06 | %(6) | | | 0.18 | %(6) | | | 0.61 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 61 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.66 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Core Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 14.33 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 13.17 | | | $ | 10.15 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.03 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.85 | | | | 2.46 | | | | (3.52 | ) | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.77 | | | | 3.05 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.84 | | | | 2.52 | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | 2.70 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 3.08 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.62 | | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 14.33 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 13.17 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 16.92 | %(3) | | | 17.62 | %(4) | | | (19.64 | )% | | | 17.14 | % | | | 20.88 | % | | | 30.36 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 6,243 | | | $ | 5,221 | | | $ | 3,978 | | | $ | 2,678 | | | $ | 1,869 | | | $ | 2,186 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.97 | %(5) | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 3.32 | % | | | 3.12 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.30 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.29 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.17 | )%(5)(6) | | | 0.36 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.09 | %(6) | | | (0.31 | )%(6) | | | (0.18 | )%(6) | | | 0.26 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 61 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.32 | % | | | 0.33 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Core Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.09 | | | $ | 13.79 | | | $ | 17.29 | | | $ | 15.55 | | | $ | 12.97 | | | $ | 10.02 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.73 | | | | 2.36 | | | | (3.41 | ) | | | 2.69 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 3.00 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.65 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (3.50 | ) | | | 2.51 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 2.95 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 18.74 | | | $ | 16.09 | | | $ | 13.79 | | | $ | 17.29 | | | $ | 15.55 | | | $ | 12.97 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 16.47 | %(3) | | | 16.68 | %(4) | | | (20.24 | )% | | | 16.32 | % | | | 19.89 | % | | | 29.44 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,971 | | | $ | 2,618 | | | $ | 2,186 | | | $ | 2,893 | | | $ | 1,998 | | | $ | 1,448 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.77 | %(5) | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.25 | % | | | 4.11 | % | | | 3.92 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.07 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.96 | )%(5)(6) | | | (0.41 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.65 | )%(6) | | | (1.06 | )%(6) | | | (0.94 | )%(6) | | | (0.45 | )%(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 61 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.10 | % | | | (0.44 | )% | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Core Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.96 | | | $ | 14.48 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 15.99 | | | $ | 13.18 | | | $ | 10.15 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.07 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.90 | | | | 2.50 | | | | (3.55 | ) | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 3.06 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.91 | | | | 2.61 | | | | (3.47 | ) | | | 2.79 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 3.13 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.87 | | | $ | 16.96 | | | $ | 14.48 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 15.99 | | | $ | 13.18 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 17.16 | %(4) | | | 18.00 | %(5) | | | (19.28 | )% | | | 17.55 | % | | | 21.40 | % | | | 30.90 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 13 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 21.27 | %(6) | | | 16.70 | % | | | 15.01 | % | | | 13.09 | % | | | 18.19 | % | | | 18.98 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.93 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.14 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.72 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.49 | %(7) | | | 0.10 | %(7) | | | 0.22 | %(7) | | | 0.63 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 61 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Core Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-thecounter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at
the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
(6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobiles | | $ | 1,808 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,808 | | |
Banks | | | 1,946 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,946 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 1,390 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,390 | | |
Building Products | | | 338 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 338 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 2,137 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,137 | | |
Chemicals | | | 577 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 577 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 554 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 554 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 1,930 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,930 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 208 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 208 | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 321 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 321 | | |
Electric Utilities | | | 372 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 372 | | |
Entertainment | | | 1,015 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,015 | | |
Financial Services | | | 1,092 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,092 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 318 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 318 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 94 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 94 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 123 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 123 | | |
Household Durables | | | 205 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 205 | | |
Insurance | | | 1,508 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,508 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 1,721 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,721 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 435 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 435 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 78 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 78 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | $ | 1,023 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,023 | | |
Passenger Airlines | | | 318 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 318 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,010 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,010 | | |
Professional Services | | | 153 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 153 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3,809 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,809 | | |
Software | | | 2,960 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,960 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 1,178 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,178 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 1,627 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,627 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 88 | | | | 444 | | | | — | | | | 532 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 1,754 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,754 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 32,090 | | | | 444 | | | | — | | | | 32,534 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 32,125 | | | $ | 444 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,569 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $750 million | | Next $750 million | | Over $1.5 billion | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95% for Class R6 shares. The
fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $95,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $2,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $10,546,000 and $6,111,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 125 | | | $ | 6,842 | | | $ | 6,932 | | | $ | 6 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
| | 2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
| | Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
| | | | $ | 134 | | | $ | 51 | | | $ | 2 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a prior year tax return adjustment, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | (2 | ) | | $ | 2 | | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 25 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital
losses of approximately $361,000 and $1,625,000, respectively,that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 98.4%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three-year period but below its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's contractual management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages and the actual management fee was lower than its peer group average. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Endurance
Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Funds are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that market values of securities owned by the Fund will decline and, therefore, the value of the Fund's shares may be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Fund. Please see the prospectus for more complete information on investment risks.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Endurance Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (100.0%) | |
France (4.7%) | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | | 36,059 | | | $ | 1,805 | | |
Germany (2.3%) | |
Delivery Hero SE (a) | | | 37,318 | | | | 886 | | |
Israel (4.2%) | |
Global-e Online Ltd. (a) | | | 44,742 | | | | 1,623 | | |
Japan (3.8%) | |
Sansan, Inc. (a) | | | 137,500 | | | | 1,481 | | |
Korea, Republic of (3.0%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (a) | | | 56,204 | | | | 1,177 | | |
Sweden (1.2%) | |
Hemnet Group AB | | | 15,432 | | | | 465 | | |
United Kingdom (14.0%) | |
Babcock International Group PLC | | | 305,913 | | | | 2,021 | | |
Victoria PLC (a)(b) | | | 1,501,369 | | | | 3,386 | | |
| | | 5,407 | | |
United States (66.8%) | |
Appian Corp., Class A (a) | | | 112,260 | | | | 3,464 | | |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. (a) | | | 250,410 | | | | 774 | | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A (a) | | | 1,572 | | | | 278 | | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 30,365 | | | | 1,598 | | |
Burford Capital Ltd. | | | 83,430 | | | | 1,067 | | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 24,888 | | | | 1,218 | | |
Cricut, Inc., Class A | | | 290,666 | | | | 1,741 | | |
Fastly, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 191,422 | | | | 1,411 | | |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | | 3,934 | | | | 586 | | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 17,108 | | | | 1,701 | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 5,650 | | | | 1,815 | | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 10,738 | | | | 1,317 | | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A | | | 4,714 | | | | 1,190 | | |
ProKidney Corp. (a) | | | 261,986 | | | | 645 | | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | | | 63,948 | | | | 676 | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 58,228 | | | | 1,535 | | |
SharkNinja, Inc. | | | 16,351 | | | | 1,229 | | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 11,086 | | | | 2,194 | | |
Wayfair, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 24,964 | | | | 1,316 | | |
| | | 25,755 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $45,513) | | | 38,599 | | |
Short-Term Investments (0.3%) | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.3%) | |
Investment Company (0.2%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 86,646 | | | | 87 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | Value (000) | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.1%) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $17; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $17) | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 16 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $8; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $8) | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | |
| | | 24 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $111) | | | 111 | | |
Total Investments (100.3%) (Cost $45,624) including $2,386 of Securities Loaned (c)(d) | | | 38,710 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.3%) | | | (129 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 38,581 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $11,112,000 and 28.8%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $2,665,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $9,579,000, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of approximately $6,914,000.
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 31.4 | % | |
Software | | | 17.7 | | |
Household Durables | | | 16.5 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 10.9 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 7.2 | | |
Automobiles | | | 5.7 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 5.4 | | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 5.2 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Endurance Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $45,537) | | $ | 38,623 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $87) | | | 87 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $45,624) | | | 38,710 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $7) | | | 7 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 71 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 26 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 2 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 1 | | |
Other Assets | | | 47 | | |
Total Assets | | | 38,864 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 111 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 63 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 37 | | |
Payable to Bank | | | 31 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 16 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 6 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 283 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 38,581 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | 87,984 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (49,403 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 38,581 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Endurance Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 34,980 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,327,247 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.03 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,633 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 178,202 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.78 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.82 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 15.60 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 944 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 66,283 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.25 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 24 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,623 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.06 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 2,386 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Endurance Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | $ | 136 | | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | | 57 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 37 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 230 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 167 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 70 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 26 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 17 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 12 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 4 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 6 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 5 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 9 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 5 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 8 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 344 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (109 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (8 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (3 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 221 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 9 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 1,171 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 1,170 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (3,358 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (3,358 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (2,188 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (2,179 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Endurance Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 817 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 1,170 | | | | (200 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (3,358 | ) | | | 15,798 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (2,179 | ) | | | 16,415 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (649 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (114 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (10 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (773 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 3,993 | | | | 10,916 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 649 | | |
Redeemed | | | (3,260 | ) | | | (6,181 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 643 | | | | 11,155 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 114 | | |
Redeemed | | | (5,253 | ) | | | (8,393 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 129 | | | | 267 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 10 | | |
Redeemed | | | (44 | ) | | | (215 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 15 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (3,792 | ) | | | 8,329 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (5,971 | ) | | | 23,971 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 44,552 | | | | 20,581 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 38,581 | | | $ | 44,552 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Endurance Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 255 | | | | 835 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 42 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (206 | ) | | | (430 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | 49 | | | | 447 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 41 | | | | 739 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 8 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (340 | ) | | | (583 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (299 | ) | | | 164 | | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 9 | | | | 19 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (3 | ) | | | (18 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | 6 | | | | 2 | | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Endurance Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.87 | | | $ | 9.37 | | | $ | 27.75 | | | $ | 26.51 | | | $ | 13.03 | | | $ | 9.98 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 6.48 | | | | (18.25 | ) | | | 2.82 | | | | 14.41 | | | | 3.10 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 6.79 | | | | (18.38 | ) | | | 2.54 | | | | 14.32 | | | | 3.05 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.03 | | | $ | 15.87 | | | $ | 9.37 | | | $ | 27.75 | | | $ | 26.51 | | | $ | 13.03 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (5.29 | )%(3) | | | 72.56 | %(4) | | | (66.23 | )% | | | 9.59 | % | | | 110.03 | % | | | 30.30 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 34,980 | | | $ | 36,150 | | | $ | 17,152 | | | $ | 70,478 | | | $ | 7,854 | | | $ | 2,757 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.56 | %(5) | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 5.12 | % | | | 14.17 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.87 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | | | 0.99 | %(6) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.00 | %(6) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.11 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.23 | %(6)(7) | | | (0.87 | )%(6) | | | (0.85 | )%(6) | | | (0.52 | )%(6) | | | (0.42 | )%(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(5) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 86 | %(3) | | | 130 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 74 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 2.11 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Endurance Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.63 | | | $ | 9.23 | | | $ | 27.45 | | | $ | 26.33 | | | $ | 12.99 | | | $ | 9.98 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 6.38 | | | | (18.05 | ) | | | 2.80 | | | | 14.34 | | | | 3.10 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 6.64 | | | | (18.22 | ) | | | 2.42 | | | | 14.15 | | | | 3.01 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.78 | | | $ | 15.63 | | | $ | 9.23 | | | $ | 27.45 | | | $ | 26.33 | | | $ | 12.99 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (5.44 | )%(4) | | | 72.03 | %(5) | | | (66.38 | )% | | | 9.20 | % | | | 109.10 | % | | | 29.90 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,633 | | | $ | 7,463 | | | $ | 2,898 | | | $ | 5,239 | | | $ | 2,462 | | | $ | 13 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.99 | %(6) | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 5.67 | % | | | 29.52 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.34 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.23 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.35 | %(7) | | | 1.35 | %(7) | | | 1.35 | %(7) | | | 1.35 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.35 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.24 | )%(6)(7) | | | 1.87 | %(7)(8) | | | (1.22 | )%(7) | | | (1.16 | )%(7) | | | (0.86 | )%(7) | | | (0.77 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 86 | %(4) | | | 130 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 74 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.76 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Endurance Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.12 | | | $ | 8.96 | | | $ | 26.81 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 12.89 | | | $ | 9.98 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 6.17 | | | | (17.57 | ) | | | 2.80 | | | | 14.18 | | | | 3.09 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 6.32 | | | | (17.85 | ) | | | 2.18 | | | | 13.85 | | | | 2.91 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.25 | | | $ | 15.12 | | | $ | 8.96 | | | $ | 26.81 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 12.89 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (5.75 | )%(3) | | | 70.62 | %(4) | | | (66.58 | )% | | | 8.41 | % | | | 107.59 | % | | | 28.90 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 944 | | | $ | 913 | | | $ | 519 | | | $ | 1,547 | | | $ | 439 | | | $ | 13 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.81 | %(5) | | | 3.03 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 7.61 | % | | | 30.23 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.09 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.96 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.10 | %(6) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.99 | )%(5)(6) | | | 1.14 | %(6)(7) | | | (1.97 | )%(6) | | | (1.92 | )%(6) | | | (1.62 | )%(6) | | | (1.52 | )%(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(5) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 86 | %(3) | | | 130 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 74 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.01 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Endurance Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 9.38 | | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | 26.53 | | | $ | 13.04 | | | $ | 9.98 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 6.50 | | | | (18.28 | ) | | | 2.79 | | | | 14.41 | | | | 3.10 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 6.81 | | | | (18.40 | ) | | | 2.55 | | | | 14.33 | | | | 3.06 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.06 | | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 9.38 | | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | 26.53 | | | $ | 13.04 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (5.22 | )%(4) | | | 72.66 | %(5) | | | (66.23 | )% | | | 9.62 | % | | | 110.08 | % | | | 30.40 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 28 | | | $ | 13 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 11.02 | %(6) | | | 17.07 | % | | | 15.13 | % | | | 7.59 | % | | | 16.93 | % | | | 29.13 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.94 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.79 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.16 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.31 | %(7)(8) | | | (0.82 | )%(7) | | | (0.71 | )%(7) | | | (0.47 | )%(7) | | | (0.37 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 86 | %(4) | | | 130 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 74 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | 2.16 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Endurance Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official
closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,021 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,021 | | |
Automobiles | | | 2,194 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,194 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 2,095 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,095 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 2,800 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,800 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 1,317 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,317 | | |
Financial Services | | | 586 | | | | 1,067 | | | | — | | | | 1,653 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 1,815 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,815 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | — | | | | 886 | | | | — | | | | 886 | | |
Household Durables | | | 2,970 | | | | 3,386 | | | | — | | | | 6,356 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 1,411 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,411 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 465 | | | | — | | | | 465 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | — | | | | 1,805 | | | | — | | | | 1,805 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,535 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,535 | | |
Software | | | 5,340 | | | | 1,481 | | | | — | | | | 6,821 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 4,207 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,207 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 1,218 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,218 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 27,488 | | | | 11,111 | | | | — | | | | 38,599 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 87 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 87 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | 24 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 87 | | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | 111 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 27,575 | | | $ | 11,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 38,710 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the
fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
5. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 2,386 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,386 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $111,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $2,519,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 Days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 111 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 111 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 111 | | |
6. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
7. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
8. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.27% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $109,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $13,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $35,106,000 and $35,192,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $1,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 4,068 | | | $ | 19,776 | | | $ | 23,757 | | | $ | 37 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 87 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred approximately $1,000 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate
compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 773 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 80 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $15,104,000 and $24,126,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based
on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 46.7%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the three-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (97.5%) | |
Australia (5.9%) | |
Charter Hall Group REIT | | | 3,907 | | | $ | 29 | | |
Goodman Group REIT | | | 6,593 | | | | 152 | | |
National Storage REIT | | | 21,795 | | | | 33 | | |
Stockland REIT | | | 13,932 | | | | 39 | | |
| | | 253 | | |
Canada (3.1%) | |
Boardwalk REIT | | | 1,357 | | | | 70 | | |
Chartwell Retirement Residences (Units) (a) | | | 6,723 | | | | 63 | | |
| | | 133 | | |
France (2.8%) | |
Carmila SA REIT | | | 1,760 | | | | 30 | | |
Klepierre SA REIT | | | 1,494 | | | | 40 | | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield REIT | | | 662 | | | | 52 | | |
| | | 122 | | |
Germany (1.7%) | |
Vonovia SE | | | 2,529 | | | | 72 | | |
Hong Kong (0.8%) | |
Link REIT | | | 9,280 | | | | 36 | | |
Japan (8.9%) | |
Comforia Residential, Inc. REIT | | | 20 | | | | 39 | | |
Invincible Investment Corp. REIT | | | 185 | | | | 75 | | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | | | 13,500 | | | | 124 | | |
Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc. REIT | | | 14 | | | | 38 | | |
Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT | | | 11 | | | | 39 | | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. | | | 2,300 | | | | 68 | | |
| | | 383 | | |
Netherlands (1.9%) | |
CTP NV | | | 4,806 | | | | 82 | | |
Singapore (0.9%) | |
Frasers Centrepoint Trust REIT | | | 23,500 | | | | 37 | | |
Spain (0.9%) | |
Merlin Properties Socimi SA REIT | | | 3,649 | | | | 41 | | |
Sweden (1.3%) | |
Castellum AB (b) | | | 2,494 | | | | 30 | | |
Pandox AB | | | 1,374 | | | | 25 | | |
| | | 55 | | |
United Kingdom (4.0%) | |
Derwent London PLC REIT | | | 1,387 | | | | 40 | | |
Hammerson PLC REIT | | | 92,783 | | | | 32 | | |
Segro PLC REIT | | | 4,694 | | | | 53 | | |
UNITE Group PLC REIT | | | 1,734 | | | | 19 | | |
Workspace Group PLC REIT | | | 3,414 | | | | 26 | | |
| | | 170 | | |
United States (65.3%) | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. REIT | | | 502 | | | | 59 | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A REIT | | | 2,900 | | | | 108 | | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 1,293 | | | | 251 | | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 1,015 | | | | 210 | | |
Boston Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 710 | | | | 44 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 2,607 | | | $ | 65 | | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 935 | | | | 142 | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 507 | | | | 86 | | |
Equinix, Inc. REIT | | | 322 | | | | 244 | | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 4,799 | | | | 133 | | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. REIT | | | 1,355 | | | | 211 | | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT | | | 809 | | | | 82 | | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 199 | | | | 43 | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT | | | 2,368 | | | | 43 | | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. REIT | | | 1,179 | | | | 106 | | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A REIT | | | 540 | | | | 65 | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 694 | | | | 99 | | |
PACS Group, Inc. (b) | | | 2,219 | | | | 65 | | |
Prologis, Inc. REIT | | | 957 | | | | 107 | | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. REIT | | | 1,669 | | | | 74 | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT | | | 983 | | | | 149 | | |
Urban Edge Properties REIT | | | 2,515 | | | | 46 | | |
VICI Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 2,991 | | | | 86 | | |
Welltower, Inc. REIT | | | 2,741 | | | | 286 | | |
| | | 2,804 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,824) | | | 4,188 | | |
Short-Term Investment (0.3%) | |
Investment Company (0.3%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $14) | | | 14,164 | | | | 14 | | |
Total Investments (97.8%) (Cost $3,838) (c)(d) | | | 4,202 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (2.2%) | | | 93 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 4,295 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Consists of one or more classes of securities traded together as a unit; stocks with attached warrants.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $1,251,000 and 29.1%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $448,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $84,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $364,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Residential | | | 14.7 | % | |
Retail | | | 14.3 | | |
Health Care | | | 12.8 | | |
Diversified | | | 11.7 | | |
Industrial | | | 10.5 | | |
Data Centers | | | 9.2 | | |
Other* | | | 8.9 | | |
Specialty | | | 6.1 | | |
Telecommunications REITs | | | 6.0 | | |
Self Storage | | | 5.8 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $3,824) | | $ | 4,188 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $14) | | | 14 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $3,838) | | | 4,202 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $2) | | | 2 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 56 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 19 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 10 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | — | @ | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 65 | | |
Total Assets | | | 4,354 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 50 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 7 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 59 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,295 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 5,249 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (954 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,295 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,269 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 527,398 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.10 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,048 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.11 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.45 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 8.56 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 8 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,030 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.07 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,090 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.10 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $2 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 76 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 1 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | — | @ | |
Total Investment Income | | | 77 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 74 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 18 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 15 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 9 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 6 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 139 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (102 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (15 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 19 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 58 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | (111 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (111 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 39 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 39 | | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (72 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (14 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 92 | | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (111 | ) | | | (408 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 39 | | | | 786 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (14 | ) | | | 470 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | (32 | ) | | | (109 | ) | |
Class A | | | (— | @) | | | (— | @) | |
Class C | | | (— | @) | | | (— | @) | |
Class R6 | | | (— | @) | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | (32 | ) | | | (109 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | 32 | | | | 109 | | |
Class A: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Class C: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | — | @ | | | — | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 32 | | | | 109 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (14 | ) | | | 470 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 4,309 | | | | 3,839 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 4,295 | | | $ | 4,309 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | 4 | | | | 14 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Class C: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | @@ | | | — | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Net Increase in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from July 30, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | 0.50 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | (2.83 | ) | | | 0.54 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (0.23 | )%(4) | | | 12.15 | %(5) | | | (27.10 | )% | | | 5.38 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 4,269 | | | $ | 4,283 | | | $ | 3,816 | | | $ | 5,239 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 6.44 | %(6) | | | 7.63 | % | | | 8.66 | % | | | 8.85 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.90 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.38 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.95 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 53 | %(4) | | | 95 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 44 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.85% for Class I shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.95% for Class I shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | 2.34 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from July 30, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.20 | | | $ | 7.52 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.03 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | (3.02 | ) | | | 0.49 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | (2.86 | ) | | | 0.52 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.11 | | | $ | 8.20 | | | $ | 7.52 | | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (0.44 | )%(4) | | | 11.73 | %(5) | | | (27.38 | )% | | | 5.23 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 39 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 30.79 | %(6) | | | 35.38 | % | | | 16.98 | % | | | 14.76 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.20 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.25 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 1.30 | %(7) | | | 1.30 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.48 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.03 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.76 | %(7) | | | 0.63 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 53 | %(4) | | | 95 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 44 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.20% for Class A shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.30% for Class A shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.99 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from July 30, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | (2.99 | ) | | | 0.50 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.81 | | | | (2.92 | ) | | | 0.49 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.07 | | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (0.87 | )%(5) | | | 10.91 | %(6) | | | (27.91 | )% | | | 4.92 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 10 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 31.99 | %(7) | | | 37.01 | % | | | 33.59 | % | | | 27.58 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.00 | %(8)(9)(10) | | | 2.05 | %(8) | | | 2.05 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.72 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.28 | %(8)(10) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | (0.23 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 53 | %(5) | | | 95 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 44 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.95% for Class C shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 2.05% for Class C shares.
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.04 | % | | | 1.24 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from July 30, 2021(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(3) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | 0.50 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | (2.83 | ) | | | 0.54 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (0.22 | )%(5) | | | 12.20 | %(6) | | | (27.06 | )% | | | (5.39 | )%(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 30.62 | %(7) | | | 36.42 | % | | | 32.89 | % | | | 26.54 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.80 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.85 | %(8)(9)(10) | | | 0.90 | %(8) | | | 0.90 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.93 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.42 | %(8)(10) | | | 2.00 | %(8) | | | 0.93 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 53 | %(5) | | | 95 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 44 | %(5) | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Operations.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.80% for Class R6 shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.90% for Class R6 shares.
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.89 | % | | | 2.38 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Focus Real Estate Portfolio. The Fund seeks to provide current income and long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the counter
("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The market's perception of prospective declines in private real estate values and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market prices that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Fund.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value
of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Data Centers | | $ | 386 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 386 | | |
Diversified | | | — | | | | 489 | | | | — | | | | 489 | | |
Health Care | | | 538 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 538 | | |
Industrial | | | 267 | | | | 173 | | | | — | | | | 440 | | |
Industrial/Office Mixed | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | 30 | | |
Lodging/Resorts | | | 86 | | | | 100 | | | | — | | | | 186 | | |
Office | | | 44 | | | | 105 | | | | — | | | | 149 | | |
Residential | | | 487 | | | | 130 | | | | — | | | | 617 | | |
Retail | | | 410 | | | | 191 | | | | — | | | | 601 | | |
Self Storage | | | 211 | | | | 33 | | | | — | | | | 244 | | |
Specialty | | | 257 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 257 | | |
Telecommunications REITs | | | 251 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 251 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2,937 | | | | 1,251 | | | | — | | | | 4,188 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 14 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,951 | | | $ | 1,251 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,202 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated
with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any outstanding securities on loan.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
The Fund owns shares of REITs which report information on the source of their distributions annually in the following calendar year. A portion of distributions received from REITs during the year is estimated to be a return of capital and is recorded as a reduction of their cost.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $2 billion | | Over $2 billion | |
| 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.85% for Class I shares, 1.20% for Class A shares, 1.95% for Class C shares and 0.80% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $15,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $105,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $2,276,000 and $2,192,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 361 | | | $ | 1 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | 109 | | | $ | 80 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains
(losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a nondeductible expense, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 2 | | | $ | (2 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 47 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $662,000 and $528,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have record owners of 10% or greater.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the period since its inception in July 2021. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Franchise Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Franchise Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (98.0%) | |
France (5.0%) | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 114,349 | | | $ | 50,332 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 48,841 | | | | 37,500 | | |
Pernod Ricard SA | | | 384,049 | | | | 52,400 | | |
| | | 140,232 | | |
Germany (6.7%) | |
SAP SE | | | 925,719 | | | | 185,954 | | |
Italy (0.2%) | |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | | 749,346 | | | | 7,094 | | |
Netherlands (1.3%) | |
Heineken NV | | | 115,211 | | | | 11,146 | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 802,930 | | | | 23,886 | | |
| | | 35,032 | | |
United Kingdom (10.3%) | |
Experian PLC | | | 1,065,383 | | | | 49,494 | | |
Haleon PLC | | | 12,822,923 | | | | 52,173 | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 1,303,941 | | | | 70,542 | | |
RELX PLC (Euronext NV) | | | 509,029 | | | | 23,295 | | |
RELX PLC (LSE) | | | 1,953,913 | | | | 89,526 | | |
| | | 285,030 | | |
United States (74.5%) | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 825,304 | | | | 85,757 | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 458,612 | | | | 139,148 | | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 309,501 | | | | 90,863 | | |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | 288,896 | | | | 74,914 | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 299,477 | | | | 71,482 | | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 399,168 | | | | 93,290 | | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 199,935 | | | | 39,387 | | |
CDW Corp. | | | 221,096 | | | | 49,490 | | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 142,533 | | | | 28,022 | | |
Coca-Cola Co. | | | 1,341,570 | | | | 85,391 | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 259,405 | | | | 66,740 | | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 85,249 | | | | 21,300 | | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 242,347 | | | | 58,759 | | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 62,699 | | | | 25,598 | | |
Hologic, Inc. (a) | | | 378,068 | | | | 28,072 | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 893,638 | | | | 122,330 | | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 81,512 | | | | 13,533 | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 541,505 | | | | 242,026 | | |
Moody's Corp. | | | 103,308 | | | | 43,485 | | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 511,369 | | | | 49,224 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 548,766 | | | | 55,606 | | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 453,289 | | | | 74,756 | | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 133,001 | | | | 74,967 | | |
Steris PLC | | | 162,289 | | | | 35,629 | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 173,812 | | | | 96,118 | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 204,642 | | | | 104,216 | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 612,522 | | | | 160,769 | | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 224,361 | | | | 38,895 | | |
| | | 2,069,767 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,794,087) | | | 2,723,109 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (1.5%) | |
Investment Company (1.5%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $41,678) | | | 41,677,714 | | | $ | 41,678 | | |
Total Investments (99.5%) (Cost $1,835,765) (b)(c) | | | 2,764,787 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.5%) | | | 13,079 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 2,777,866 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $653,342,000 and 23.5%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $973,099,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $44,077,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $929,022,000.
Euronext NV Euronext Amsterdam Stock Market.
LSE London Stock Exchange.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 22.6 | % | |
Software | | | 18.2 | | |
Professional Services | | | 11.9 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 8.8 | | |
Beverages | | | 8.0 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 7.9 | | |
Financial Services | | | 6.3 | | |
Insurance | | | 6.0 | | |
Household Products | | | 5.3 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Franchise Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $1,794,087) | | $ | 2,723,109 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $41,678) | | | 41,678 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $1,835,765) | | | 2,764,787 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $6,556) | | | 6,553 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 38,239 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 2,531 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 2,452 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 902 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 160 | | |
Other Assets | | | 195 | | |
Total Assets | | | 2,815,819 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 28,267 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 5,080 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 3,607 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 355 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 52 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 15 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 184 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Service Fees — Class A | | | 65 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 78 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 47 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 24 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 1 | | |
Other Liabilities | | | 165 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 37,953 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,777,866 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,720,927 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 1,056,939 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,777,866 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Franchise Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,025,960 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 57,325,268 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 35.34 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 312,272 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 9,086,119 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 34.37 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.90 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 36.27 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,995 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 233,531 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 34.23 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 93,744 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,812,863 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 33.33 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 337,895 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 9,553,229 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 35.37 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Franchise Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $627 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 22,744 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 1,196 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 23,940 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 10,441 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 1,151 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 962 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 136 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 2 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 36 | | |
Shareholder Service Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 406 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 31 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 501 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 78 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 52 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 49 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 46 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 14 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 19 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 68 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 14,001 | | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (44 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 13,957 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 9,983 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 140,840 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (21 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 140,819 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (69,564 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (33 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (69,597 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 71,222 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 81,205 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Franchise Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 9,983 | | | $ | 24,360 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 140,819 | | | | 61,013 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (69,597 | ) | | | 365,660 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 81,205 | | | | 451,033 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (41,648 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (5,853 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (104 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1,178 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (6,476 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (55,259 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 191,159 | | | | 351,348 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 40,461 | | |
Redeemed | | | (385,416 | ) | | | (556,850 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 22,375 | | | | 46,023 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 5,586 | | |
Redeemed | | | (57,485 | ) | | | (86,953 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 104 | | |
Redeemed | | | (252 | ) | | | (471 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 4,250 | | | | 8,550 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,144 | | |
Redeemed | | | (16,595 | ) | | | (30,484 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 18,303 | | | | 4,831 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 6,248 | | |
Redeemed | | | (10,961 | ) | | | (259,847 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (234,622 | ) | | | (470,310 | ) | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (153,417 | ) | | | (74,536 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 2,931,283 | | | | 3,005,819 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 2,777,866 | | | $ | 2,931,283 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Franchise Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 5,365 | | | | 10,888 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,192 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (10,908 | ) | | | (17,209 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (5,543 | ) | | | (5,129 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 653 | | | | 1,457 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 169 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,668 | ) | | | (2,745 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (1,015 | ) | | | (1,119 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (7 | ) | | | (15 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (7 | ) | | | (12 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 127 | | | | 277 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 36 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (498 | ) | | | (993 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (371 | ) | | | (680 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 511 | | | | 150 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 184 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (306 | ) | | | (8,005 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 205 | | | | (7,671 | ) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Franchise Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 34.36 | | | $ | 30.10 | | | $ | 36.99 | | | $ | 31.20 | | | $ | 28.53 | | | $ | 23.03 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.64 | | | | (6.63 | ) | | | 6.54 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 6.51 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.98 | | | | 4.93 | | | | (6.38 | ) | | | 6.81 | | | | 3.75 | | | | 6.81 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 35.34 | | | $ | 34.36 | | | $ | 30.10 | | | $ | 36.99 | | | $ | 31.20 | | | $ | 28.53 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 2.85 | %(3) | | | 16.42 | %(4) | | | (17.24 | )% | | | 21.92 | % | | | 13.22 | % | | | 29.60 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,025,960 | | | $ | 2,160,291 | | | $ | 2,046,621 | | | $ | 2,790,499 | | | $ | 2,300,448 | | | $ | 1,593,092 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.92 | %(5) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.92 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.92 | %(6) | | | 0.92 | %(6) | | | 0.91 | %(6) | | | 0.92 | %(6) | | | 0.93 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.92 | %(6) | | | 0.93 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.75 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.88 | %(6) | | | 0.79 | %(6) | | | 0.79 | %(6) | | | 1.04 | %(6) | | | 1.09 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(7) | | | 0.00 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(3) | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Franchise Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 33.46 | | | $ | 29.32 | | | $ | 36.05 | | | $ | 30.44 | | | $ | 27.86 | | | $ | 22.53 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.23 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.82 | | | | 4.53 | | | | (6.46 | ) | | | 6.37 | | | | 3.37 | | | | 6.35 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.91 | | | | 4.73 | | | | (6.29 | ) | | | 6.55 | | | | 3.59 | | | | 6.58 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 34.37 | | | $ | 33.46 | | | $ | 29.32 | | | $ | 36.05 | | | $ | 30.44 | | | $ | 27.86 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 2.72 | %(3) | | | 16.16 | %(4) | | | (17.45 | )% | | | 21.61 | % | | | 12.95 | % | | | 29.24 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 312,272 | | | $ | 337,938 | | | $ | 328,979 | | | $ | 395,450 | | | $ | 317,673 | | | $ | 292,491 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.16 | %(5) | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.16 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.16 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.16 | %(6) | | | 1.16 | %(6) | | | 1.16 | %(6) | | | 1.19 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.16 | %(6) | | | 1.19 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.50 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.64 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.57 | %(6) | | | 0.54 | %(6) | | | 0.77 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(3) | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.63 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Franchise Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 33.41 | | | $ | 29.29 | | | $ | 36.01 | | | $ | 30.41 | | | $ | 27.84 | | | $ | 22.51 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.82 | | | | 4.51 | | | | (6.45 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 6.35 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.82 | | | | 4.55 | | | | (6.43 | ) | | | 6.37 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 6.44 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 34.23 | | | $ | 33.41 | | | $ | 29.29 | | | $ | 36.01 | | | $ | 30.41 | | | $ | 27.84 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.48 | %(4) | | | 15.57 | %(5) | | | (17.86 | )% | | | 21.02 | % | | | 12.38 | % | | | 28.62 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 7,995 | | | $ | 8,048 | | | $ | 7,397 | | | $ | 9,473 | | | $ | 8,390 | | | $ | 8,388 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.66 | %(6) | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.66 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.66 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.66 | %(7) | | | 1.66 | %(7) | | | 1.66 | %(7) | | | 1.69 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.66 | %(7) | | | 1.69 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.00 | %(6)(7)(9) | | | 0.13 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.06 | %(7) | | | 0.05 | %(7) | | | 0.26 | %(7) | | | 0.31 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(4) | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.67 | % | | | 0.12 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Franchise Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 32.56 | | | $ | 28.57 | | | $ | 35.18 | | | $ | 29.77 | | | $ | 27.30 | | | $ | 22.13 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.81 | | | | 4.39 | | | | (6.29 | ) | | | 6.21 | | | | 3.27 | | | | 6.23 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.77 | | | | 4.36 | | | | (6.35 | ) | | | 6.15 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 6.25 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 33.33 | | | $ | 32.56 | | | $ | 28.57 | | | $ | 35.18 | | | $ | 29.77 | | | $ | 27.30 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.36 | %(4) | | | 15.29 | %(5) | | | (18.06 | )% | | | 20.74 | % | | | 12.09 | % | | | 28.27 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 93,744 | | | $ | 103,671 | | | $ | 110,399 | | | $ | 157,721 | | | $ | 125,919 | | | $ | 99,141 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.90 | %(6) | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.90 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.91 | %(7) | | | 1.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.91 | %(7) | | | 1.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.24 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.10 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.19 | )%(7) | | | (0.20 | )%(7) | | | 0.03 | %(7) | | | 0.07 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(4) | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.91 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Franchise Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 34.37 | | | $ | 30.11 | | | $ | 37.01 | | | $ | 31.21 | | | $ | 28.53 | | | $ | 23.03 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.32 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.65 | | | | (6.64 | ) | | | 6.54 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 6.51 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.96 | | | | (6.35 | ) | | | 6.85 | | | | 3.78 | | | | 6.83 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 35.37 | | | $ | 34.37 | | | $ | 30.11 | | | $ | 37.01 | | | $ | 31.21 | | | $ | 28.53 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.91 | %(4) | | | 16.52 | %(5) | | | (17.17 | )% | | | 22.05 | % | | | 13.33 | % | | | 29.67 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 337,895 | | | $ | 321,335 | | | $ | 512,423 | | | $ | 605,486 | | | $ | 370,127 | | | $ | 137,283 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.83 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.82 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.82 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.86 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.86 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.84 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.97 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.90 | %(7) | | | 0.90 | %(7) | | | 1.14 | %(7) | | | 1.21 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 14 | %(4) | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.96 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Franchise Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean
between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited ("MSIM Limited") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value
of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Beverages | | $ | 152,131 | | | $ | 70,640 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 222,771 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 219,435 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 219,435 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 49,490 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,490 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 23,886 | | | | — | | | | 23,886 | | |
Financial Services | | | 174,302 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 174,302 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 242,748 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 242,748 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 104,216 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 104,216 | | |
Household Products | | | 74,756 | | | | 70,542 | | | | — | | | | 145,298 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Information Technology Services | | $ | 139,148 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 139,148 | | |
Insurance | | | 165,777 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 165,777 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 117,418 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 117,418 | | |
Machinery | | | 49,224 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,224 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | — | | | | 102,505 | | | | — | | | | 102,505 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 38,895 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 38,895 | | |
Professional Services | | | 169,628 | | | | 162,315 | | | | — | | | | 331,943 | | |
Software | | | 316,993 | | | | 185,954 | | | | — | | | | 502,947 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 37,500 | | | | — | | | | 37,500 | | |
Tobacco | | | 55,606 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55,606 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2,069,767 | | | | 653,342 | | | | — | | | | 2,723,109 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 41,678 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,678 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,111,445 | | | $ | 653,342 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,764,787 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from
certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Next $500 million | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.72% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class L shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95%
for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. This arrangement had no effect for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $2,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $401,342,000 and $617,065,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $44,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 64,813 | | | $ | 266,097 | | | $ | 289,232 | | | $ | 1,196 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,678 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment op-
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
tions under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 23,775 | | | $ | 31,484 | | | $ | 24,079 | | | $ | 25,409 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 242 | | | $ | 5,567 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 59.6%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the one-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. When a fund's management fee and/or its total expense ratio are higher than its peers, the Board and the Adviser discuss the reasons for this and, where appropriate, they discuss possible waivers and/or caps. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were higher than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was competitive with its peer group average; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were acceptable.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (98.7%) | |
Australia (0.6%) | |
Transurban Group (Units) (a) | | | 183,923 | | | $ | 1,517 | | |
Brazil (0.2%) | |
Rumo SA | | | 134,083 | | | | 497 | | |
Canada (20.5%) | |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 98 | | | | 12 | | |
Enbridge, Inc. | | | 320,275 | | | | 11,394 | | |
Fortis, Inc. | | | 70,273 | | | | 2,731 | | |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | | | 371,586 | | | | 14,466 | | |
Keyera Corp. | | | 132,211 | | | | 3,662 | | |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | | | 252,843 | | | | 9,381 | | |
TC Energy Corp. (b) | | | 192,712 | | | | 7,305 | | |
| | | 48,951 | | |
China (0.8%) | |
China Resources Gas Group Ltd. (c) | | | 248,000 | | | | 868 | | |
ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. (c) | | | 132,900 | | | | 1,095 | | |
| | | 1,963 | | |
France (2.8%) | |
Getlink SE | | | 88,352 | | | | 1,463 | | |
Vinci SA | | | 48,644 | | | | 5,127 | | |
| | | 6,590 | | |
Hong Kong (0.6%) | |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | | | 272,500 | | | | 1,473 | | |
Italy (2.4%) | |
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA | | | 133,802 | | | | 1,394 | | |
Snam SpA (b) | | | 445,637 | | | | 1,968 | | |
Terna — Rete Elettrica Nazionale | | | 302,162 | | | | 2,329 | | |
| | | 5,691 | | |
Japan (1.1%) | |
Central Japan Railway Co. | | | 57,300 | | | | 1,242 | | |
Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. | | | 58,400 | | | | 1,257 | | |
| | | 2,499 | | |
Mexico (3.4%) | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B | | | 516,362 | | | | 8,115 | | |
Spain (7.7%) | |
Aena SME SA | | | 22,858 | | | | 4,629 | | |
Cellnex Telecom SA (d) | | | 162,714 | | | | 5,292 | | |
Ferrovial SE | | | 115,495 | | | | 4,487 | | |
Iberdrola SA | | | 169,738 | | | | 2,202 | | |
Redeia Corp. SA (b) | | | 99,679 | | | | 1,743 | | |
| | | 18,353 | | |
Switzerland (0.7%) | |
Flughafen Zurich AG (Registered) | | | 8,003 | | | | 1,772 | | |
United Kingdom (9.1%) | |
National Grid PLC | | | 1,602,422 | | | | 17,893 | | |
Pennon Group PLC | | | 53,559 | | | | 389 | | |
Severn Trent PLC | | | 76,320 | | | | 2,297 | | |
United Utilities Group PLC | | | 97,737 | | | | 1,214 | | |
| | | 21,793 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United States (48.8%) | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 23,313 | | | $ | 2,045 | | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 91,607 | | | | 17,807 | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 18,160 | | | | 2,345 | | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 41,609 | | | | 4,854 | | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 203,305 | | | | 6,298 | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 41,312 | | | | 7,223 | | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 96,524 | | | | 5,746 | | |
Crown Castle, Inc. REIT | | | 37,184 | | | | 3,633 | | |
Edison International | | | 69,977 | | | | 5,025 | | |
Equinix, Inc. REIT | | | 1,886 | | | | 1,427 | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 31,244 | | | | 1,166 | | |
Eversource Energy | | | 31,328 | | | | 1,777 | | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 144,721 | | | | 5,009 | | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 84,020 | | | | 1,669 | | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 188,151 | | | | 5,421 | | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 123,829 | | | | 10,098 | | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 317,000 | | | | 5,535 | | |
PPL Corp. | | | 56,666 | | | | 1,567 | | |
SBA Communications Corp. REIT | | | 5,848 | | | | 1,148 | | |
Sempra | | | 116,297 | | | | 8,846 | | |
Southern Co. | | | 25,988 | | | | 2,016 | | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 62,859 | | | | 8,095 | | |
Williams Cos., Inc. | | | 97,573 | | | | 4,147 | | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 63,871 | | | | 3,411 | | |
| | | 116,308 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $203,670) | | | 235,522 | | |
Short-Term Investments (4.2%) | |
Investment Company (0.5%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $1,079) | | | 1,078,915 | | | | 1,079 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (3.7%) | |
Investment Company (2.9%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $6,933) | | | 6,932,651 | | | | 6,933 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.8%) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $1,321; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $1,347) | | $ | 1,321 | | | | 1,320 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Face Amount (000) | | Value (000) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $608; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $620) | | $ | 608 | | | $ | 608 | | |
| | | 1,928 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $8,861) | | | 8,861 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $9,940) | | | 9,940 | | |
Total Investments (102.9%) (Cost $213,610) including $10,284 of Securities Loaned (e)(f) | | | 245,462 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–2.9%) | | | (6,970 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 238,492 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Consists of one or more classes of securities traded together as a unit; stocks with attached warrants.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(d) Non-income producing security.
(e) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $61,651,000 and 25.9%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(f) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $36,784,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $4,932,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $31,852,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation | | | 36.9 | % | |
Electricity Transmission & Distribution | | | 17.8 | | |
Communications | | | 13.0 | | |
Others | | | 12.1 | | |
Diversified | | | 8.5 | | |
Airports | | | 6.1 | | |
Other** | | | 5.6 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $205,598) | | $ | 237,450 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $8,012) | | | 8,012 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $213,610) | | | 245,462 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $283) | | | 283 | | |
Cash | | | 4 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1,370 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 685 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 80 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 20 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 13 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 4 | | |
Other Assets | | | 95 | | |
Total Assets | | | 248,016 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 8,861 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 383 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 68 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 21 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 24 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 38 | | |
Payable for Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 36 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 29 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 16 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 14 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 25 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 9,524 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 238,492 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 232,141 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 6,351 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 238,492 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 92,679 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 7,846,969 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.81 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 142,084 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 12,076,752 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.77 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.65 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 12.42 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,342 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 200,190 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.70 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,363 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 118,380 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.51 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 12 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,048 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.74 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 12 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,019 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.80 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 10,284 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $293 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 5,036 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 85 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 53 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 5,174 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 1,046 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 184 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 9 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 7 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 53 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 53 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 98 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 69 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 34 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 28 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 19 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 17 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 3 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Interest Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 11 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,643 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (152 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (41 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (58 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,385 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 3,789 | | |
Realized Loss: | |
Investments Sold | | | (4,406 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (25 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (4,431 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (967 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (12 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (979 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (5,410 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (1,621 | ) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 3,789 | | | $ | 6,443 | | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (4,431 | ) | | | (11,501 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (979 | ) | | | 17,846 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (1,621 | ) | | | 12,788 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (3,232 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (4,568 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (60 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (22 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Class IR | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (7,882 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 10,684 | | | | 72,427 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3,179 | | |
Redeemed | | | (18,799 | ) | | | (55,927 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 405 | | | | 1,441 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 4,459 | | |
Redeemed | | | (14,874 | ) | | | (25,103 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 58 | | |
Redeemed | | | (207 | ) | | | (212 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 179 | | | | 96 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 22 | | |
Redeemed | | | (285 | ) | | | (2,005 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Class IR: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (22,897 | ) | | | (1,565 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (24,518 | ) | | | 3,341 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 263,010 | | | | 259,669 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 238,492 | | | $ | 263,010 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 922 | | | | 6,351 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 272 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,626 | ) | | | (4,720 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (704 | ) | | | 1,903 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 35 | | | | 119 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 383 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,280 | ) | | | (2,132 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (1,245 | ) | | | (1,630 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (18 | ) | | | (18 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (18 | ) | | | (13 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 15 | | | | 8 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (25 | ) | | | (171 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (10 | ) | | | (161 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.86 | | | $ | 11.76 | | | $ | 15.26 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 15.37 | | | $ | 12.39 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.35 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 1.72 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 3.11 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | 2.02 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 3.46 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (2.21 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.81 | | | $ | 11.86 | | | $ | 11.76 | | | $ | 15.26 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 15.37 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.42 | )%(3) | | | 4.13 | %(4) | | | (8.40 | )% | | | 14.14 | % | | | (1.45 | )% | | | 27.94 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 92,679 | | | $ | 101,389 | | | $ | 78,217 | | | $ | 91,045 | | | $ | 68,255 | | | $ | 89,371 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.18 | %(5) | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.16 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.97 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.88 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.97 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.88 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.97 | %(6) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.23 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.71 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.96 | %(6) | | | 1.95 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 2.40 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 24 | %(3) | | | 42 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 30 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.97 | % | | | 2.62 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.82 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 15.22 | | | $ | 14.44 | | | $ | 15.33 | | | $ | 12.36 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.31 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | 1.70 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 3.10 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.97 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 3.41 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (2.17 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.77 | | | $ | 11.82 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 15.22 | | | $ | 14.44 | | | $ | 15.33 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.51 | )%(3) | | | 3.78 | %(4) | | | (8.60 | )% | | | 13.89 | % | | | (1.69 | )% | | | 27.62 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 142,084 | | | $ | 157,533 | | | $ | 175,406 | | | $ | 224,318 | | | $ | 213,128 | | | $ | 240,350 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.41 | %(5) | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.37 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.21 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.14 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.21 | %(6) | | | 1.21 | %(6) | | | 1.21 | %(6) | | | 1.21 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 1.21 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.14 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.21 | %(6) | | | 1.21 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.99 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.45 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.70 | %(6) | | | 1.74 | %(6) | | | 0.74 | %(6) | | | 2.16 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 24 | %(3) | | | 42 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 30 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.21 | % | | | 2.38 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
10
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 15.18 | | | $ | 14.40 | | | $ | 15.29 | | | $ | 12.33 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.23 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (1.55 | ) | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 3.08 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | (1.39 | ) | | | 1.87 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 3.31 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (2.09 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 15.18 | | | $ | 14.40 | | | $ | 15.29 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.76 | )%(3) | | | 3.19 | %(4) | | | (9.09 | )% | | | 13.28 | % | | | (2.27 | )% | | | 26.87 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,342 | | | $ | 2,571 | | | $ | 2,708 | | | $ | 3,275 | | | $ | 3,163 | | | $ | 3,718 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.00 | %(5) | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.93 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.78 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.70 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.78 | %(6) | | | 1.78 | %(6) | | | 1.78 | %(6) | | | 1.78 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 1.78 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.70 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.78 | %(6) | | | 1.78 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.42 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.88 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.15 | %(6) | | | 1.17 | %(6) | | | 0.17 | %(6) | | | 1.58 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 24 | %(3) | | | 42 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 30 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.80 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
11
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 14.90 | | | $ | 14.18 | | | $ | 15.08 | | | $ | 12.17 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.18 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 1.66 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 3.05 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 3.23 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 14.90 | | | $ | 14.18 | | | $ | 15.08 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.95 | )%(3) | | | 2.95 | %(4) | | | (9.42 | )% | | | 12.93 | % | | | (2.53 | )% | | | 26.55 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,363 | | | $ | 1,493 | | | $ | 3,314 | | | $ | 4,218 | | | $ | 2,787 | | | $ | 2,901 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.32 | %(5) | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.20 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.07 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.02 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.07 | %(6) | | | 2.07 | %(6) | | | 2.07 | %(6) | | | 2.07 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 2.07 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.02 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.07 | %(6) | | | 2.07 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2.13 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.56 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.89 | %(6) | | | 0.92 | %(6) | | | (0.12 | )%(6) | | | 1.30 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 24 | %(3) | | | 42 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 30 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.51 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
12
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 15.18 | | | $ | 14.40 | | | $ | 15.29 | | | $ | 12.38 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.38 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (1.60 | ) | | | 1.67 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 3.01 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 3.39 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (2.21 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.74 | | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 15.18 | | | $ | 14.40 | | | $ | 15.29 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (0.34 | )%(4) | | | 4.09 | %(5) | | | (8.35 | )% | | | 14.17 | % | | | (1.37 | )% | | | 27.31 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 21.83 | %(6) | | | 21.87 | % | | | 17.69 | % | | | 20.38 | % | | | 20.65 | % | | | 1.05 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.94 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.86 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.94 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.86 | %(7)(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.23 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.71 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.28 | %(7) | | | 2.21 | %(7) | | | 1.03 | %(7) | | | 2.71 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 24 | %(4) | | | 42 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 30 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | 2.63 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Infrastructure Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 15.25 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 15.36 | | | $ | 12.38 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.35 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 1.67 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 3.11 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 3.46 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (2.21 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.80 | | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 15.25 | | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 15.36 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.42 | )%(3) | | | 4.15 | %(4) | | | (8.38 | )% | | | 14.18 | % | | | (1.43 | )% | | | 27.99 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 17.24 | %(5) | | | 19.17 | % | | | 18.17 | % | | | 17.82 | % | | | 19.68 | % | | | 19.62 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.94 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.86 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.94 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.86 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.30 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.74 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.28 | %(6) | | | 2.20 | %(6) | | | 1.03 | %(6) | | | 2.65 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 24 | %(3) | | | 42 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 30 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | 2.66 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Infrastructure Portfolio. The Fund seeks to provide both capital appreciation and income.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from
one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Airports | | $ | 8,115 | | | $ | 6,401 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,516 | | |
Communications | | | 24,015 | | | | 6,686 | | | | — | | | | 30,701 | | |
Diversified | | | 8,343 | | | | 11,816 | | | | — | | | | 20,159 | | |
Electricity Transmission & Distribution | | | 20,077 | | | | 21,965 | | | | — | | | | 42,042 | | |
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation | | | 82,095 | | | | 5,188 | | | | — | | | | 87,283 | | |
Others | | | 27,206 | | | | 1,473 | | | | — | | | | 28,679 | | |
Railroads | | | 509 | | | | 1,242 | | | | — | | | | 1,751 | | |
Toll Roads | | | — | | | | 2,980 | | | | — | | | | 2,980 | | |
Water | | | 3,511 | | | | 3,900 | | | | — | | | | 7,411 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 173,871 | | | | 61,651 | | | | — | | | | 235,522 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 8,012 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,012 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 1,928 | | | | — | | | | 1,928 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 8,012 | | | | 1,928 | | | | — | | | | 9,940 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 181,883 | | | $ | 63,579 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 245,462 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of
securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
5. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 10,284 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,284 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $8,861,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $2,093,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 Days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 8,861 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,861 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 8,861 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,861 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,861 | | |
6. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
7. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
8. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at an annual rate of 0.85% of the daily net assets of the Fund.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.97% for Class I shares, 1.21% for Class A shares, 1.78% for Class L shares, 2.07% for Class C shares, 0.94% for Class R6 shares and 0.94% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $152,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $103,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement.
The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $3,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $59,668,000 and $80,483,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $3,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 8,534 | | | $ | 41,550 | | | $ | 42,072 | | | $ | 85 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,012 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
The Fund has an unfunded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain independent Directors of the Fund who will have served as independent Directors for at least five years at the time of retirement. Benefits under this plan are based on factors which include years of service and compensation. The Directors voted to close the plan to new participants and eliminate the future benefits growth due to increases to compensation after July 31, 2003. Aggregate pension costs for the year ended June 30, 2024, included in "Directors' Fees and Expenses" in the Statement of Operations amounted to approximately $1,000. At June 30, 2024, the Fund had an accrued pension liability of approximately $36,000, which is reflected as "Payable for Directors' Fees and Expenses" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 7,882 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,885 | | | $ | 35,956 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 197 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital
losses of approximately $2,869,000 and $13,159,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 73.1%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below its peer group average for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. When a fund's management fee and/or its total expense ratio are higher than its peers, the Board and the Adviser discuss the reasons for this and, where appropriate, they discuss possible waivers and/or caps. The Board noted that the Fund's contractual management fee was higher than its peer group average and the actual management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which does not include breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Insight Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Additionally, you can access information about the Fund, including performance, characteristics and investment team commentary, through Morgan Stanley Investment Management's website: www.morganstanley.com/im/shareholderreports.
There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Funds are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that market values of securities owned by the Fund will decline and, therefore, the value of the Fund's shares may be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Fund. Please see the prospectus for more complete information on investment risks.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Global Insight Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (96.4%) | |
Brazil (1.1%) | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 53,390 | | | $ | 688 | | |
Canada (6.0%) | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 55,033 | | | | 3,635 | | |
Israel (5.6%) | |
Global-e Online Ltd. (a) | | | 93,686 | | | | 3,398 | | |
Korea, Republic of (4.4%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (a) | | | 125,775 | | | | 2,635 | | |
Netherlands (5.9%) | |
Adyen NV (a) | | | 3,015 | | | | 3,581 | | |
Singapore (7.7%) | |
Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 953,217 | | | | 3,384 | | |
Sea Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 17,506 | | | | 1,250 | | |
| | | 4,634 | | |
United States (65.7%) | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 96,623 | | | | 2,919 | | |
Agilon Health, Inc. (a) | | | 182,155 | | | | 1,191 | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 13,886 | | | | 2,106 | | |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. (a) | | | 229,368 | | | | 709 | | |
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (a) | | | 330,607 | | | | 916 | | |
Cardlytics, Inc. (a) | | | 16,869 | | | | 138 | | |
Carvana Co. (a) | | | 19,325 | | | | 2,488 | | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 64,147 | | | | 5,313 | | |
Dlocal Ltd. (a) | | | 16,030 | | | | 130 | | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 23,299 | | | | 2,534 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 2,669 | | | | 4,386 | | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,428 | | | | 1,967 | | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 60,487 | | | | 204 | | |
ProKidney Corp. (a) | | | 49,791 | | | | 122 | | |
ROBLOX Corp., Class A (a) | | | 57,404 | | | | 2,136 | | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | | | 91,633 | | | | 969 | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 106,873 | | | | 2,818 | | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 16,366 | | | | 2,211 | | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 18,641 | | | | 3,689 | | |
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 29,683 | | | | 2,899 | | |
XOMA Corp. (a) | | | 1,549 | | | | 37 | | |
| | | 39,882 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $44,376) | | | 58,453 | | |
Preferred Stock (0.0%)‡ | |
United States (0.0%)‡ | |
Lookout, Inc., Series F (a)(b)(c) (acquisition cost — $73; acquired 6/17/14) | | | 6,374 | | | | 16 | | |
Investment Company (2.5%) | |
United States (2.5%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $1,726) | | | 44,600 | | | | 1,523 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (1.5%) | |
Investment Company (1.5%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $943) | | | 942,757 | | | $ | 943 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (100.4%) (Cost $47,118) | | | 60,935 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $235) | | | 70 | | |
Total Investments (100.5%) (Cost $47,353) (d)(e)(f) | | | 61,005 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.5%) | | | (332 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 60,673 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security cannot be offered for public resale without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and related rules ("restricted security"). Acquisition date represents the day on which an enforceable right to acquire such security is obtained and is presented along with related cost in the security description. The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities. Any costs related to such registration are borne by the issuer. The aggregate value of restricted securities (excluding 144A holdings) at June 30, 2024 amounts to approximately $16,000 and represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the Fund held fair valued securities valued at approximately $16,000, representing less than 0.05% of net assets. These securities have been fair valued using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company's (as defined herein) Directors.
(d) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
(e) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $3,581,000 and 5.9%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $17,672,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $4,020,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $13,652,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Global Insight Portfolio
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.69 | | | Jan-25 | | | 19,293,018 | | | $ | 19,293 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | (42 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 17,900,646 | | | | 17,901 | | | | 38 | | | | 76 | | | | (38 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 20,862,233 | | | | 20,862 | | | | 1 | | | | 86 | | | | (85 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 235 | | | $ | (165 | ) | |
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 29.0 | % | |
Information Technology Services | | | 18.2 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 17.1 | | |
Financial Services | | | 10.9 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 7.7 | | |
Automobiles | | | 6.0 | | |
Entertainment | | | 5.6 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 5.5 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $46,410) | | $ | 60,062 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $943) | | | 943 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $47,353) | | | 61,005 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $5) | | | 5 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 6 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 3 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 3 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Other Assets | | | 59 | | |
Total Assets | | | 61,082 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 176 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 62 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 60 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 52 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 14 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 22 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 409 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 60,673 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 173,535 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (112,862 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 60,673 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 39,545 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 3,273,719 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.08 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 17,447 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,522,723 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.46 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.63 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 12.09 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 229 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 22,251 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 10.31 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,406 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 344,633 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 9.88 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 46 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 3,788 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.07 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | $ | 43 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 36 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 1 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 80 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 280 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 88 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 24 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 19 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 23 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 11 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 28 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 17 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 13 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 9 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 12 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 538 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (117 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (15 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 401 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (321 | ) | |
Realized Gain: | |
Investments Sold | | | 9,377 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 9,377 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (6,949 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,949 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 2,428 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 2,107 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (321 | ) | | $ | (676 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 9,377 | | | | (24,959 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,949 | ) | | | 59,915 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 2,107 | | | | 34,280 | | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 2,550 | | | | 8,973 | | |
Redeemed | | | (16,633 | ) | | | (35,837 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 743 | | | | 2,245 | | |
Redeemed | | | (4,943 | ) | | | (8,820 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Redeemed | | | (31 | ) | | | (3 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 97 | | | | 434 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,238 | ) | | | (2,054 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 62 | | | | — | | |
Redeemed | | | (22 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (19,415 | ) | | | (35,062 | ) | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (17,308 | ) | | | (782 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 77,981 | | | | 78,763 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 60,673 | | | $ | 77,981 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 216 | | | | 942 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,407 | ) | | | (3,590 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1,191 | ) | | | (2,648 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 67 | | | | 237 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (439 | ) | | | (938 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (372 | ) | | | (701 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (3 | ) | | | (— | @) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 10 | | | | 48 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (128 | ) | | | (253 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (118 | ) | | | (205 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 5 | | | | — | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Increase in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 3 | | | | — | | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Insight Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 33.83 | | | $ | 17.96 | | | $ | 13.96 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.44 | | | | 4.00 | | | | (10.49 | ) | | | (5.05 | ) | | | 17.29 | | | | 4.41 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.39 | | | | 3.94 | | | | (10.56 | ) | | | (5.09 | ) | | | 17.05 | | | | 4.39 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.41 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.42 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 33.83 | | | $ | 17.96 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.34 | %(4) | | | 50.84 | %(5) | | | (57.65 | )% | | | (14.25 | )% | | | 94.98 | % | | | 31.49 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 39,545 | | | $ | 52,218 | | | $ | 55,114 | | | $ | 201,294 | | | $ | 314,038 | | | $ | 87,595 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.40 | %(6) | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.21 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.00 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.96 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.00 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.09 | %(7) | | | 1.09 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.00 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7)(9) | | | N/A | | | | 1.09 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.77 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.67 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.71 | )%(7) | | | (0.12 | )%(7) | | | (0.94 | )%(7) | | | (0.11 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 43 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 112 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 95 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.00 | % | | | (0.71 | )% | |
(9) Effective March 31, 2021, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.00% for Class I shares. Prior to March 31, 2021, the maximum ratio was 1.10% for Class I shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Insight Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 32.98 | | | $ | 17.57 | | | $ | 13.71 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.41 | | | | 3.82 | | | | (10.02 | ) | | | (4.92 | ) | | | 16.88 | | | | 4.32 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.35 | | | | 3.73 | | | | (10.13 | ) | | | (5.05 | ) | | | 16.59 | | | | 4.25 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.41 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 32.98 | | | $ | 17.57 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.15 | %(4) | | | 50.54 | %(5) | | | (57.83 | )% | | | (14.49 | )% | | | 94.46 | % | | | 31.04 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 17,447 | | | $ | 21,056 | | | $ | 19,176 | | | $ | 72,157 | | | $ | 103,550 | | | $ | 43,576 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.68 | %(6) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.48 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.32 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.28 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.32 | %(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.35 | %(7) | | | 1.41 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.32 | %(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7)(9) | | | N/A | | | | 1.41 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.09 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.99 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.03 | )%(7) | | | (0.41 | )%(7) | | | (1.20 | )%(7) | | | (0.43 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 43 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 112 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 95 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.32 | % | | | (1.03 | )% | |
(9) Effective March 31, 2021, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.32% for Class A shares. Prior to March 31, 2021, the maximum ratio was 1.42% for Class A shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Insight Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.02 | | | $ | 6.69 | | | $ | 15.97 | | | $ | 31.34 | | | $ | 16.82 | | | $ | 13.21 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.37 | | | | 3.46 | | | | (9.13 | ) | | | (4.66 | ) | | | 16.10 | | | | 4.16 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.29 | | | | 3.33 | | | | (9.27 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | | | 15.70 | | | | 4.00 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.41 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 10.02 | | | $ | 6.69 | | | $ | 15.97 | | | $ | 31.34 | | | $ | 16.82 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.89 | %(4) | | | 49.78 | %(5) | | | (58.06 | )% | | | (14.96 | )% | | | 93.38 | % | | | 30.32 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 229 | | | $ | 253 | | | $ | 171 | | | $ | 602 | | | $ | 923 | | | $ | 573 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.91 | %(6) | | | 3.18 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.16 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.80 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.85 | %(7) | | | 1.87 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.94 | %(7) | | | 1.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.85 | %(7) | | | 1.87 | %(7)(9) | | | N/A | | | | 1.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.62 | )%(6)(7) | | | (1.51 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.54 | )%(7) | | | (0.98 | )%(7) | | | (1.79 | )%(7) | | | (0.96 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 43 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 112 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 95 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.85 | % | | | (1.56 | )% | |
(9) Effective March 31, 2021, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.85% for Class L shares. Prior to March 31, 2021, the maximum ratio was 1.95% for Class L shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Insight Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.62 | | | $ | 6.45 | | | $ | 15.40 | | | $ | 30.73 | | | $ | 16.54 | | | $ | 13.03 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | 3.31 | | | | (8.78 | ) | | | (4.58 | ) | | | 15.80 | | | | 4.09 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.26 | | | | 3.17 | | | | (8.94 | ) | | | (4.92 | ) | | | 15.37 | | | | 3.90 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.41 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.62 | | | $ | 6.45 | | | $ | 15.40 | | | $ | 30.73 | | | $ | 16.54 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.70 | %(4) | | | 49.15 | %(5) | | | (58.07 | )% | | | (15.14 | )% | | | 92.97 | % | | | 29.97 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,406 | | | $ | 4,448 | | | $ | 4,298 | | | $ | 17,824 | | | $ | 20,633 | | | $ | 10,984 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.44 | %(6) | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | N/A | | | | 2.24 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.06 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.06 | %(7) | | | 2.04 | %(7)(9) | | | 2.11 | %(7) | | | 2.19 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.06 | %(7) | | | 2.04 | %(7)(9) | | | N/A | | | | 2.19 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.87 | )%(6)(7) | | | (1.77 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.76 | )%(7) | | | (1.14 | )%(7) | | | (1.96 | )%(7) | | | (1.21 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 43 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 112 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 95 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.10 | % | | | (1.81 | )% | |
(9) Effective March 31, 2021, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 2.10% for Class C shares. Prior to March 31, 2021, the maximum ratio was 2.20% for Class C shares.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
11
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Insight Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from June 14, 2021(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 7.74 | | | $ | 18.30 | | | $ | 33.39 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.42 | | | | 4.01 | | | | (10.48 | ) | | | (4.45 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.38 | | | | 3.95 | | | | (10.55 | ) | | | (4.65 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.41 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (10.44 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.07 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 7.74 | | | $ | 18.30 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 3.25 | %(5) | | | 51.03 | %(6) | | | (57.66 | )% | | | (13.11 | )%(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 9 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 10.25 | %(7) | | | 51.28 | % | | | 44.13 | % | | | 17.00 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.90 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.95 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.71 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.60 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.67 | )%(8) | | | (0.62 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(5) | | | 43 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 112 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Offering.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | (0.65 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Global Insight Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Global Insight Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the
Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $1,521,000 or approximately 2.51% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a reputable broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (4) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) invest-
ments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobiles | | $ | 3,689 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,689 | | |
Banks | | | 688 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 688 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 1,837 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,837 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 10,419 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,419 | | |
Entertainment | | | 3,386 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,386 | | |
Financial Services | | | 3,049 | | | | 3,581 | | | | — | | | | 6,630 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 3,384 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,384 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 1,191 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,191 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 4,640 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,640 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 11,159 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,159 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 204 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 204 | | |
Media | | | 3,037 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,037 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2,818 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,818 | | |
Software | | | 2,883 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,883 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 2,488 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,488 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 54,872 | | | | 3,581 | | | | — | | | | 58,453 | | |
Preferred Stock | |
Software | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16 | | | | 16 | | |
Investment Company | | | 1,523 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,523 | | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 70 | | | | — | | | | 70 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 943 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 943 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 57,338 | | | $ | 3,651 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 61,005 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
| | Preferred Stock (000) | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 19 | | |
Purchases | | | — | | |
Sales | | | — | | |
Transfers in | | | — | | |
Transfers out | | | — | | |
Corporate actions | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (3 | ) | |
Realized gains (losses) | | | — | | |
Ending Balance | | $ | 16 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of June 30, 2024 | | $ | (3 | ) | |
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The following table presents additional information about valuation techniques and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of June 30, 2024. Various valuation techniques were used in the valuation of certain investments and weighted based on the level of significance. The Fund calculated the weighted averages of the unobservable inputs relative to each investment's fair value as of June 30, 2024:
| | Fair Value at June 30, 2024 (000) | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Amount* | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input** | |
Preferred Stock | | $ | 16 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Weighted Average Cost of Capital | | | 16.5 | % | | Decrease | |
| | | | | | Perpetual Growth Rate | | | 3.5 | % | | Increase | |
| | | | Market Comparable Companies | | Enterprise Value/ Revenue | | | 7.8x | | | Increase | |
| | | | | | Discount for Lack of Marketability | | | 9.0 | % | | Decrease | |
| | | | Comparable Transactions | | Enterprise Value/ Revenue | | | 8.5x | | | Increase | |
* Amount is indicative of the weighted average.
** Represents the expected directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase in the corresponding input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and
maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged.
Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid. Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium received by the Fund. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 70 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | (172 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Gain on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | 48 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 70 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | $ | 31 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | 39 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 39 | | |
Total | | $ | 70 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 70 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 66,398,000 | | |
5. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any outstanding securities on loan.
6. Restricted Securities: The Fund invests in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term "restricted securities" refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Fund may have difficulty disposing of such
assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price. In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Fund, where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund can sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and the acquirer of the securities. The Fund would, in either case, bear market risks during that period. Restricted securities are identified in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
7. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
8. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
9. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees)
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.46% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.32% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class L shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $117,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $19,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $15,129,000 and $34,032,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $1,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 1,663 | | | $ | 17,032 | | | $ | 17,752 | | | $ | 36 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 943 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred less than $500 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an
affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 86 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 1,787 | | | $ | (1,787 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $45,833,000 and $76,570,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured
revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 76.3%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee was higher than but close to its peer group average and the contractual management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.1%) | |
Brazil (1.5%) | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 3,428,164 | | | $ | 44,189 | | |
Canada (3.9%) | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,767,101 | | | | 116,717 | | |
China (5.9%) | |
Meituan, Class B (a)(b) | | | 7,296,700 | | | | 103,717 | | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 1,502,016 | | | | 70,595 | | |
| | | 174,312 | | |
Denmark (4.1%) | |
DSV AS | | | 784,583 | | | | 120,432 | | |
France (3.2%) | |
Hermes International | | | 41,463 | | | | 95,764 | | |
India (7.3%) | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 5,089,732 | | | | 102,783 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 3,918,646 | | | | 112,896 | | |
| | | 215,679 | | |
Italy (3.2%) | |
Moncler SpA | | | 1,557,202 | | | | 95,525 | | |
Japan (1.3%) | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 89,800 | | | | 39,304 | | |
Korea, Republic of (4.6%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (a) | | | 5,280,434 | | | | 110,625 | | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | 611,700 | | | | 8,971 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 142,419 | | | | 17,138 | | |
| | | 136,734 | | |
Netherlands (0.7%) | |
Adyen NV (a) | | | 17,244 | | | | 20,480 | | |
Singapore (1.4%) | |
Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 11,561,691 | | | | 41,044 | | |
Switzerland (1.3%) | |
On Holding AG, Class A (a) | | | 985,642 | | | | 38,243 | | |
United States (60.7%) | |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | | 158,011 | | | | 87,781 | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 810,709 | | | | 156,670 | | |
Block, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 815,481 | | | | 52,590 | | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 213,439 | | | | 81,788 | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a) | | | 39,506 | | | | 38,240 | | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 951,457 | | | | 103,500 | | |
Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 1,049,766 | | | | 28,375 | | |
Magic Leap, Inc., Class A (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $3,175; acquired 12/22/15) | | | 6,530 | | | | — | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 154,881 | | | | 68,327 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 90,246 | | | | 148,310 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 380,422 | | | | 191,816 | | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 218,015 | | | | 56,052 | | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | | | 308,643 | | | | 242,800 | | |
Spotify Technology SA (a) | | | 345,770 | | | | 108,499 | | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 404,701 | | | | 43,704 | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 3,489,618 | | | | 253,625 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 309,904 | | | $ | 81,341 | | |
Walt Disney Co. | | | 588,430 | | | | 58,425 | | |
| | | 1,801,843 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,495,127) | | | 2,940,266 | | |
Short-Term Investment (1.2%) | |
Investment Company (1.2%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $35,529) | | | 35,528,945 | | | | 35,529 | | |
Total Investments (100.3%) (Cost $1,530,656) (e)(f) | | | 2,975,795 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.3%) | | | (8,087 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 2,967,708 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) Security cannot be offered for public resale without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and related rules ("restricted security"). Acquisition date represents the day on which an enforceable right to acquire such security is obtained and is presented along with related cost in the security description. The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities. Any costs related to such registration are borne by the issuer. The aggregate value of the restricted security (excluding 144A holdings) at June 30, 2024 amounts to $0 and represents 0.0% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the Fund held a fair valued security at $0, representing 0.0% of net assets. This security has been fair valued using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company's (as defined herein) Directors.
(e) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $604,114,000 and 20.4%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $1,532,790,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $87,651,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $1,445,139,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Software | | | 15.7 | % | |
Broadline Retail | | | 14.0 | | |
Other* | | | 10.4 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 9.9 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 9.4 | | |
Banks | | | 9.0 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 9.0 | | |
Entertainment | | | 8.1 | | |
Financial Services | | | 7.5 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 7.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $1,495,127) | | $ | 2,940,266 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $35,529) | | | 35,529 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $1,530,656) | | | 2,975,795 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $116) | | | 116 | | |
Cash | | | 3 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 938 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 775 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 765 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 250 | | |
Other Assets | | | 296 | | |
Total Assets | | | 2,978,938 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 5,438 | | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 2,565 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 1,902 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 239 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 123 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 33 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 188 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 9 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 141 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 193 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 67 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 47 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 19 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 251 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 11,230 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,967,708 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,484,489 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 1,483,219 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,967,708 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,664,257 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 49,931,335 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 33.33 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 923,720 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 29,532,515 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 31.28 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.73 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 33.01 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 35,741 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,167,872 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 30.60 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 171,857 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 6,062,097 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 28.35 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 34,877 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,038,112 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 33.60 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 137,256 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 4,079,075 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 33.65 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $854 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 5,525 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 1,983 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 7,508 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 10,938 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 1,155 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 132 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 896 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 655 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 456 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 8 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 78 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 1,186 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 21 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 88 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 15 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 6 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 123 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 89 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 75 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 44 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 19 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 70 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 16,059 | | |
Distribution Fees — Class L Shares waived (Note D) | | | (79 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (73 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (6 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 15,901 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (8,393 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $1,391 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 80,320 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (73 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 80,247 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Decrease in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $2,201) | | | 254,070 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (21 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 254,049 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 334,296 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 325,903 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (8,393 | ) | | $ | (17,619 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 80,247 | | | | 165,286 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 254,049 | | | | 879,851 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 325,903 | | | | 1,027,518 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (32,938 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (19,667 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (756 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (4,378 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1,284 | ) | |
Class IR | | | — | | | | (2,538 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (61,561 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 151,602 | | | | 313,332 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 31,657 | | |
Redeemed | | | (230,658 | ) | | | (532,631 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 28,775 | | | | 55,572 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 19,420 | | |
Redeemed | | | (86,353 | ) | | | (163,105 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Exchanged | | | 1 | | | | 7 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 722 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,345 | ) | | | (3,152 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 4,318 | | | | 14,807 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 4,303 | | |
Redeemed | | | (30,186 | ) | | | (51,061 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 4,921 | | | | 12,496 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,238 | | |
Redeemed | | | (36,073 | ) | | | (58,262 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 2,538 | | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (27,332 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (194,998 | ) | | | (379,451 | ) | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 130,905 | | | | 586,506 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 2,836,803 | | | | 2,250,297 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 2,967,708 | | | $ | 2,836,803 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 4,683 | | | | 12,247 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,068 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (7,160 | ) | | | (20,846 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (2,477 | ) | | | (7,531 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 949 | | | | 2,223 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 697 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2,835 | ) | | | (6,728 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (1,886 | ) | | | (3,808 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Exchanged | | | — | @ | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 26 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (45 | ) | | | (130 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (45 | ) | | | (103 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 158 | | | | 664 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 170 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,093 | ) | | | (2,283 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (935 | ) | | | (1,449 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 150 | | | | 467 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 41 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,114 | ) | | | (2,215 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (964 | ) | | | (1,707 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 85 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (1,145 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class IR Shares Outstanding | | | — | | | | (1,060 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 29.81 | | | $ | 20.34 | | | $ | 42.69 | | | $ | 44.75 | | | $ | 29.12 | | | $ | 21.50 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.59 | | | | 10.24 | | | | (17.49 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 16.43 | | | | 7.74 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 3.52 | | | | 10.11 | | | | (17.68 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 16.15 | | | | 7.62 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 33.33 | | | $ | 29.81 | | | $ | 20.34 | | | $ | 42.69 | | | $ | 44.75 | | | $ | 29.12 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.81 | %(4) | | | 49.70 | %(5) | | | (41.54 | )% | | | 0.22 | % | | | 55.47 | % | | | 35.44 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,664,257 | | | $ | 1,562,251 | | | $ | 1,219,122 | | | $ | 4,591,358 | | | $ | 4,498,617 | | | $ | 2,220,219 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.93 | %(6) | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.93 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.90 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.92 | %(7) | | | 0.92 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.43 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.52 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.64 | )%(7) | | | (0.78 | )%(7) | | | (0.79 | )%(7) | | | (0.44 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 2 | %(4) | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.10% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 49.60%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | (0.57 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 28.01 | | | $ | 19.20 | | | $ | 40.86 | | | $ | 43.04 | | | $ | 28.10 | | | $ | 20.81 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.38 | | | | 9.65 | | | | (16.73 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 15.81 | | | | 7.47 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 3.27 | | | | 9.45 | | | | (16.99 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 15.46 | | | | 7.29 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 31.28 | | | $ | 28.01 | | | $ | 19.20 | | | $ | 40.86 | | | $ | 43.04 | | | $ | 28.10 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.67 | %(4) | | | 49.29 | %(5) | | | (41.74 | )% | | | (0.05 | )% | | | 55.03 | % | | | 35.03 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 923,720 | | | $ | 880,157 | | | $ | 676,246 | | | $ | 1,539,078 | | | $ | 1,697,016 | | | $ | 1,070,124 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.21 | %(6) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.21 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.20 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.24 | %(7) | | | 1.20 | %(7) | | | 1.20 | %(7) | | | 1.22 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.22 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.70 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.82 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.94 | )%(7) | | | (1.06 | )%(7) | | | (1.06 | )%(7) | | | (0.72 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 2 | %(4) | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.05% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 49.24%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.25 | % | | | (0.87 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.42 | | | $ | 18.82 | | | $ | 40.23 | | | $ | 42.44 | | | $ | 27.72 | | | $ | 20.54 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.29 | | | | 9.46 | | | | (16.46 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 15.60 | | | | 7.37 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 3.18 | | | | 9.24 | | | | (16.74 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 15.24 | | | | 7.18 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 30.60 | | | $ | 27.42 | | | $ | 18.82 | | | $ | 40.23 | | | $ | 42.44 | | | $ | 27.72 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.60 | %(4) | | | 49.17 | %(5) | | | (41.77 | )% | | | (0.12 | )% | | | 54.99 | % | | | 34.96 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 35,741 | | | $ | 33,251 | | | $ | 24,766 | | | $ | 48,426 | | | $ | 53,675 | | | $ | 40,836 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.73 | %(6) | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.74 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.28 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.31 | %(7) | | | 1.24 | %(7) | | | 1.25 | %(7) | | | 1.28 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.28 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.78 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.92 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.01 | )%(7) | | | (1.10 | )%(7) | | | (1.10 | )%(7) | | | (0.78 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 2 | %(4) | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.05% for Class L shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class L shares would have been 49.12%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.35 | % | | | (0.97 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 17.63 | | | $ | 38.43 | | | $ | 40.90 | | | $ | 26.90 | | | $ | 20.07 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.07 | | | | 8.83 | | | | (15.70 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 15.09 | | | | 7.18 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.87 | | | | 8.49 | | | | (16.13 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 14.52 | | | | 6.83 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.35 | | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 17.63 | | | $ | 38.43 | | | $ | 40.90 | | | $ | 26.90 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.26 | %(4) | | | 48.23 | %(5) | | | (42.15 | )% | | | (0.77 | )% | | | 53.99 | % | | | 34.03 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 171,857 | | | $ | 178,304 | | | $ | 148,874 | | | $ | 411,765 | | | $ | 436,790 | | | $ | 251,160 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.94 | %(6) | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.94 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.91 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.95 | %(7) | | | 1.90 | %(7) | | | 1.91 | %(7) | | | 1.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.44 | )%(6)(7) | | | (1.53 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.64 | )%(7) | | | (1.76 | )%(7) | | | (1.77 | )%(7) | | | (1.45 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 2 | %(4) | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.06% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 48.17%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.96 | % | | | (1.58 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 30.03 | | | $ | 20.47 | | | $ | 42.89 | | | $ | 44.90 | | | $ | 29.18 | | | $ | 21.53 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.62 | | | | 10.32 | | | | (17.58 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 16.49 | | | | 7.79 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 3.57 | | | | 10.20 | | | | (17.75 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 16.24 | | | | 7.65 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 33.60 | | | $ | 30.03 | | | $ | 20.47 | | | $ | 42.89 | | | $ | 44.90 | | | $ | 29.18 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 11.89 | %(5) | | | 49.82 | %(6) | | | (41.51 | )% | | | 0.33 | % | | | 55.67 | % | | | 35.53 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 34,877 | | | $ | 60,134 | | | $ | 75,921 | | | $ | 287,811 | | | $ | 367,927 | | | $ | 124,173 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.87 | %(7) | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.86 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.83 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.86 | %(8) | | | 0.82 | %(8) | | | 0.82 | %(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.84 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.35 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.45 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.57 | )%(8) | | | (0.68 | )%(8) | | | (0.70 | )%(8) | | | (0.51 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 2 | %(5) | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.05% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 49.77%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.86 | % | | | (0.48 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 30.08 | | | $ | 20.50 | | | $ | 42.94 | | | $ | 44.96 | | | $ | 29.22 | | | $ | 21.56 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.62 | | | | 10.33 | | | | (17.61 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 16.50 | | | | 7.75 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 3.57 | | | | 10.22 | | | | (17.77 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 16.26 | | | | 7.66 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 33.65 | | | $ | 30.08 | | | $ | 20.50 | | | $ | 42.94 | | | $ | 44.96 | | | $ | 29.22 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 11.87 | %(4) | | | 49.85 | %(5) | | | (41.51 | )% | | | 0.31 | % | | | 55.66 | % | | | 35.53 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 137,256 | | | $ | 122,706 | | | $ | 105,368 | | | $ | 154,979 | | | $ | 114,510 | | | $ | 73,569 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(6) | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.81 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.86 | %(7) | | | 0.82 | %(7) | | | 0.82 | %(7) | | | 0.84 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.84 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.35 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.43 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.57 | )%(7) | | | (0.68 | )%(7) | | | (0.69 | )%(7) | | | (0.35 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 2 | %(4) | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.05% for Class IR shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class IR shares would have been 49.80%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.86 | % | | | (0.48 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Global Opportunity Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors. Effective December 31, 2020, the Fund suspended offering of Class I, Class A, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR shares to new investors with certain exception. Effective January 2, 2023, the Fund recommenced offering Class I, Class A, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR shares.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Global Opportunity Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin
ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented 0% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley
Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | $ | — | | | $ | 120,432 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 120,432 | | |
Banks | | | 157,085 | | | | 111,754 | | | | — | | | | 268,839 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 415,605 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 415,605 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 39,304 | | | | — | † | | | 39,304 | † | |
Entertainment | | | 239,003 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 239,003 | | |
Financial Services | | | 202,258 | | | | 20,480 | | | | — | | | | 222,738 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 294,669 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 294,669 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 174,095 | | | | 103,717 | | | | — | | | | 277,812 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 116,717 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 116,717 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 191,816 | | | | 17,138 | | | | — | | | | 208,954 | | |
Software | | | 468,421 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 468,421 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 76,483 | | | | 191,289 | | | | — | | | | 267,772 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2,336,152 | | | | 604,114 | | | | — | † | | | 2,940,266 | † | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 35,529 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,529 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,371,681 | | | $ | 604,114 | | | $ | — | † | | $ | 2,975,795 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
| | Common Stock (000) | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | — | † | |
Purchases | | | — | | |
Sales | | | — | | |
Transfers in | | | — | | |
Transfers out | | | — | | |
Corporate actions | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | — | | |
Realized gains (losses) | | | — | | |
Ending Balance | | $ | — | † | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of June 30, 2024 | | $ | — | | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Restricted Securities: The Fund invests in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term "restricted securities" refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Fund may have difficulty disposing of such assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price.
In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Fund, where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund can sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and the acquirer of the securities. The Fund would, in either case, bear market risks during that period. Restricted securities are identified in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $750 million | | Next $750 million | | Over $1.5 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.73% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 1.40% for Class L shares, 2.10% for Class C shares, 0.95% for Class R6 shares and 0.95% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $6,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares. The Distributor has agreed to waive for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate, the 12b-1 fees on Class L shares of the Fund to the extent it exceeds 0.30% of the average daily net assets of such shares on an annualized basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, this waiver amounted to approximately $79,000.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $18,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $51,682,000 and $240,911,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $73,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 39,395 | | | $ | 216,552 | | | $ | 220,418 | | | $ | 1,983 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,529 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred less than $500 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 61,561 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 457,396 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the compoents of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 15,129 | | | $ | (15,129 | ) | |
At December 31, 2024, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 48,422 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 54.2%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the three-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages and the contractual management fee was lower than its peer group average. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Global Permanence Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (94.1%) | |
Brazil (0.1%) | |
Vale SA | | | 370 | | | $ | 4 | | |
Canada (7.4%) | |
Cameco Corp. | | | 890 | | | | 44 | | |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 1,594 | | | | 188 | | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 16 | | | | 46 | | |
FirstService Corp. | | | 33 | | | | 5 | | |
Topicus.com, Inc. | | | 240 | | | | 21 | | |
| | | 304 | | |
France (12.7%) | |
Airbus SE | | | 896 | | | | 123 | | |
Christian Dior SE | | | 185 | | | | 134 | | |
EssilorLuxottica SA | | | 102 | | | | 22 | | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | | 3,220 | | | | 161 | | |
Hermes International | | | 2 | | | | 5 | | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 12 | | | | 5 | | |
Remy Cointreau SA | | | 42 | | | | 3 | | |
Safran SA | | | 311 | | | | 66 | | |
| | | 519 | | |
India (0.6%) | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 395 | | | | 25 | | |
Italy (0.3%) | |
Brunello Cucinelli SpA | | | 40 | | | | 4 | | |
Ferrari NV | | | 14 | | | | 6 | | |
| | | 10 | | |
Netherlands (1.3%) | |
ASML Holding NV (Registered) | | | 46 | | | | 47 | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 190 | | | | 6 | | |
| | | 53 | | |
Switzerland (3.5%) | |
On Holding AG, Class A (a) | | | 3,661 | | | | 142 | | |
United Kingdom (12.3%) | |
Babcock International Group PLC | | | 27,449 | | | | 181 | | |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | | 38,535 | | | | 224 | | |
Victoria PLC (a) | | | 44,347 | | | | 100 | | |
| | | 505 | | |
United States (55.9%) | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 601 | | | | 116 | | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 1,049 | | | | 204 | | |
Birkenstock Holding PLC (a) | | | 2,562 | | | | 139 | | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 252 | | | | 23 | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 50 | | | | 3 | | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 4,797 | | | | 397 | | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 623 | | | | 156 | | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 775 | | | | 103 | | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,329 | | | | 132 | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 1,756 | | | | 240 | | |
Linde PLC | | | 12 | | | | 5 | | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 129 | | | | 62 | | |
Procore Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 2,001 | | | | 133 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 864 | | | $ | 108 | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 9,994 | | | | 264 | | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 104 | | | | 46 | | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 191 | | | | 140 | | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 144 | | | | 14 | | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 35 | | | | 6 | | |
| | | 2,291 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,617) | | | 3,853 | | |
Investment Company (2.4%) | |
United States (2.4%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $111) | | | 2,863 | | | | 98 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Canada (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 186 | | | | — | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investment (0.8%) | |
Investment Company (0.8%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $34) | | | 33,587 | | | | 34 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (97.3%) (Cost $3,762) | | | 3,985 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $21) | | | 5 | | |
Total Investments (97.4%) (Cost $3,783) (b)(c)(d) | | | 3,990 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (2.6%) | | | 106 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 4,096 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $1,034,000 and 25.2%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $580,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $373,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $207,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Global Permanence Portfolio
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.69 | | | Jan-25 | | | 1,578,869 | | | $ | 1,579 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (3 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 1,045,683 | | | | 1,046 | | | | 2 | | | | 4 | | | | (2 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 2,624,782 | | | | 2,625 | | | | — | @ | | | 11 | | | | (11 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | (16 | ) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 30.4 | % | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 10.7 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 10.0 | | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 9.3 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 8.8 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 8.0 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 6.6 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 6.1 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 5.1 | | |
Software | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Permanence Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $3,749) | | $ | 3,956 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $34) | | | 34 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $3,783) | | | 3,990 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $9) | | | 9 | | |
Cash | | | 1 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 61 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 36 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 2 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 62 | | |
Total Assets | | | 4,161 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 52 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 6 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 65 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,096 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 3,417 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 679 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,096 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,343 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 258,138 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.95 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 556 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 43,622 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.74 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.71 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 13.45 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 181 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 14,830 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.23 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 16 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,264 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.97 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Permanence Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $1 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 23 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 3 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 26 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 79 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 19 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 18 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 10 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 8 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 156 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (107 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (18 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 27 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (1 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 564 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 564 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (417 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (417 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 147 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 146 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Permanence Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (1 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 564 | | | | 291 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (417 | ) | | | 725 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 146 | | | | 1,015 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (205 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (98 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (12 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (316 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 254 | | | | 1,736 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 205 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,150 | ) | | | (1,668 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 27 | | | | 2,928 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 98 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,364 | ) | | | (2,141 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 913 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 12 | | |
Redeemed | | | (43 | ) | | | (790 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (2,276 | ) | | | 1,294 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (2,130 | ) | | | 1,993 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 6,226 | | | | 4,233 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 4,096 | | | $ | 6,226 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 20 | | | | 145 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 17 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (92 | ) | | | (136 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (72 | ) | | | 26 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2 | | | | 249 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 8 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (114 | ) | | | (182 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (112 | ) | | | 75 | | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 79 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (4 | ) | | | (70 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (4 | ) | | | 10 | | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Permanence Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 30, 2019(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | December 31, 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.40 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 13.41 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.00 | )(4) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.22 | | | | (2.73 | ) | | | 2.56 | | | | 2.90 | | | | 0.59 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.55 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (2.73 | ) | | | 2.55 | | | | 2.87 | | | | 0.63 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.24 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.95 | | | $ | 12.40 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 13.41 | | | $ | 10.63 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 4.44 | %(6) | | | 20.92 | %(7) | | | (19.88 | )% | | | 19.73 | % | | | 27.06 | % | | | 6.30 | %(6) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,343 | | | $ | 4,089 | | | $ | 3,278 | | | $ | 3,947 | | | $ | 3,202 | | | $ | 2,471 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 6.66 | %(8) | | | 4.40 | % | | | 7.62 | % | | | 7.77 | % | | | 8.62 | % | | | 12.79 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.00 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.85 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.00 | %(9) | | | 1.00 | %(9) | | | 1.00 | %(9) | | | 0.99 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.14 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.21 | %(9)(10) | | | (0.02 | )%(9) | | | (0.04 | )%(9) | | | (0.30 | )%(9) | | | 0.53 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(6) | | | 107 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 35 | %(6) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.19% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 20.73%.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.07 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Permanence Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 30, 2019(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | December 31, 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 13.61 | | | $ | 13.37 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.53 | | | | 2.19 | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | 2.54 | | | | 2.89 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.52 | | | | 2.17 | | | | (2.74 | ) | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 0.61 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.24 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.74 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 13.61 | | | $ | 13.37 | | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 4.26 | %(5) | | | 20.42 | %(6) | | | (20.11 | )% | | | 19.27 | % | | | 26.57 | % | | | 6.10 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 556 | | | $ | 1,903 | | | $ | 858 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 7.34 | %(7) | | | 4.69 | % | | | 8.05 | % | | | 17.77 | % | | | 26.08 | % | | | 30.61 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.35 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.24 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | 1.34 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.20 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.18 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.20 | )%(8) | | | (0.42 | )%(8) | | | (0.65 | )%(8) | | | 0.17 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(5) | | | 107 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 35 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.20% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 20.22%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.34 | % | | | (0.28 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Permanence Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 30, 2019(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | December 31, 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.77 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 13.34 | | | $ | 13.24 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.52 | | | | 2.14 | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 2.50 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.46 | | | | 2.02 | | | | (2.77 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 11.77 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 13.34 | | | $ | 13.24 | | | $ | 10.56 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 3.91 | %(5) | | | 19.56 | %(6) | | | (20.74 | )% | | | 18.39 | % | | | 25.60 | % | | | 5.60 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 181 | | | $ | 218 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 8.83 | %(7) | | | 5.69 | % | | | 15.54 | % | | | 24.91 | % | | | 28.45 | % | | | 31.59 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.04 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.10 | %(8) | | | 2.10 | %(8) | | | 2.10 | %(8) | | | 2.09 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.95 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.98 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.29 | )%(8) | | | (1.13 | )%(8) | | | (1.40 | )%(8) | | | (0.57 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(5) | | | 107 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 35 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.20% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 19.36%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.09 | % | | | (1.03 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Global Permanence Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 30, 2019(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(3) | | December 31, 2019(3) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.42 | | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 13.42 | | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(4) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (5) | | | 0.00 | (5) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.04 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.23 | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | 2.55 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.55 | | | | 2.26 | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | 2.55 | | | | 2.88 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.24 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.97 | | | $ | 12.42 | | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 13.42 | | | $ | 10.64 | | |
Total Return(6) | | | 4.43 | %(7) | | | 20.95 | %(8) | | | (19.79 | )% | | | 19.71 | % | | | 27.09 | % | | | 6.40 | %(7) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 20.10 | %(9) | | | 21.25 | % | | | 22.37 | % | | | 22.49 | % | | | 26.62 | % | | | 30.53 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.77 | %(10)(11) | | | 0.95 | %(10) | | | 0.95 | %(10) | | | 0.95 | %(10) | | | 0.94 | %(9)(10) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.18 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.28 | %(10)(11) | | | 0.02 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | %(10) | | | (0.24 | )%(10) | | | 0.59 | %(9)(10) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(9)(12) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.01 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(7) | | | 107 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 35 | %(7) | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Operations.
(3) Not consolidated.
(4) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(5) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(6) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(7) Not annualized.
(8) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.19% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 20.76%.
(9) Annualized.
(10) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(11) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.11 | % | |
(12) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Global Permanence Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Global Permanence Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $97,000 or approximately 2.36% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official
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closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (4) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations
pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
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The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | — | | | $ | 370 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 370 | | |
Automobiles | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Banks | | | 25 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25 | | |
Beverages | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 116 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 348 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 348 | | |
Chemicals | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 20 | | | | 224 | | | | — | | | | 244 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 103 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 103 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 188 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 188 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 22 | | | | — | | | | 22 | | |
Household Durables | | | — | | | | 100 | | | | — | | | | 100 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 397 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 397 | | |
Insurance | | | 23 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 156 | | | | 161 | | | | — | | | | 317 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 112 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 184 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 184 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | — | | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 264 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 264 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 47 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47 | | |
Software | | | 200 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 200 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 204 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 204 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 132 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 132 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 281 | | | | 143 | | | | — | | | | 424 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2,819 | | | | 1,034 | | | | — | | | | 3,853 | | |
Investment Company | | | 98 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 98 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,951 | | | $ | 1,039 | † | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,990 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a
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result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value
reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid. Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium received by the Fund. When options are
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 5 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | (14 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Gain on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | 4 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 5 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Total | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 6,413,000 | | |
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly
attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $18,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $111,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an
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annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer
Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $1,087,000 and $3,358,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 921 | | | $ | 966 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 34 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is
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executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The
Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 55 | | | $ | 261 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 80 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 106 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 70.6%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products
or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three-year period but below its peer group average for the one-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee was lower than its peer group average, and its contractual management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance and total expense ratio were acceptable; and (ii) management fee was competitive with its peer group average.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.3%) | |
Australia (6.0%) | |
Goodman Group REIT | | | 58,469 | | | $ | 1,349 | | |
National Storage REIT | | | 138,756 | | | | 212 | | |
Region Group REIT | | | 203,581 | | | | 284 | | |
Stockland REIT | | | 141,079 | | | | 391 | | |
| | | 2,236 | | |
Belgium (1.0%) | |
Montea NV REIT | | | 3,222 | | | | 273 | | |
Shurgard Self Storage Ltd. REIT | | | 2,911 | | | | 112 | | |
| | | 385 | | |
Canada (2.8%) | |
Boardwalk REIT | | | 6,750 | | | | 348 | | |
Chartwell Retirement Residences (Units) (a) | | | 43,682 | | | | 410 | | |
InterRent REIT | | | 33,480 | | | | 291 | | |
| | | 1,049 | | |
France (2.1%) | |
Carmila SA REIT | | | 12,273 | | | | 207 | | |
Klepierre SA REIT | | | 5,330 | | | | 142 | | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield REIT | | | 5,540 | | | | 438 | | |
| | | 787 | | |
Germany (2.3%) | |
LEG Immobilien SE | | | 4,491 | | | | 367 | | |
Vonovia SE | | | 17,005 | | | | 484 | | |
| | | 851 | | |
Hong Kong (1.6%) | |
Link REIT | | | 43,529 | | | | 169 | | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | | 33,867 | | | | 294 | | |
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd. | | | 49,075 | | | | 130 | | |
| | | 593 | | |
Japan (9.9%) | |
Comforia Residential, Inc. REIT | | | 115 | | | | 227 | | |
Heiwa Real Estate, Inc. REIT | | | 164 | | | | 135 | | |
Hulic Co. Ltd. | | | 17,200 | | | | 153 | | |
Invincible Investment Corp. REIT | | | 1,204 | | | | 489 | | |
Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp. | | | 895 | | | | 432 | | |
Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest REIT | | | 200 | | | | 113 | | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | | | 9,100 | | | | 143 | | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | | | 87,500 | | | | 805 | | |
Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc. REIT | | | 49 | | | | 132 | | |
Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT (c) | | | 82 | | | | 288 | | |
Nippon Prologis, Inc. REIT | | | 107 | | | | 167 | | |
Star Asia Investment Corp. REIT | | | 358 | | | | 133 | | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. | | | 17,200 | | | | 508 | | |
| | | 3,725 | | |
Netherlands (0.7%) | |
CTP NV | | | 14,246 | | | | 243 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Singapore (1.6%) | |
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust REIT | | | 159,148 | | | $ | 232 | | |
Frasers Centrepoint Trust REIT | | | 158,700 | | | | 249 | | |
Mapletree Industrial Trust REIT | | | 78,600 | | | | 122 | | |
| | | 603 | | |
Spain (0.7%) | |
Merlin Properties Socimi SA REIT | | | 23,783 | | | | 265 | | |
Sweden (1.3%) | |
Castellum AB (b) | | | 25,491 | | | | 311 | | |
Pandox AB | | | 10,869 | | | | 194 | | |
| | | 505 | | |
Switzerland (0.4%) | |
PSP Swiss Property AG (Registered) | | | 1,119 | | | | 144 | | |
United Kingdom (4.6%) | |
Derwent London PLC REIT | | | 6,927 | | | | 198 | | |
Hammerson PLC REIT | | | 341,066 | | | | 120 | | |
Impact Healthcare PLC REIT | | | 111,230 | | | | 120 | | |
LondonMetric Property PLC REIT | | | 80,262 | | | | 195 | | |
Segro PLC REIT | | | 46,449 | | | | 526 | | |
Sirius Real Estate Ltd. REIT | | | 140,825 | | | | 167 | | |
UNITE Group PLC REIT | | | 15,138 | | | | 171 | | |
Workspace Group PLC REIT | | | 33,153 | | | | 248 | | |
| | | 1,745 | | |
United States (64.3%) | |
Agree Realty Corp. REIT | | | 8,057 | | | | 499 | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. REIT | | | 5,488 | | | | 642 | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A REIT | | | 26,075 | | | | 969 | | |
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 11,839 | | | | 302 | | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 8,521 | | | | 1,763 | | |
Boston Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 6,134 | | | | 378 | | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 21,646 | | | | 543 | | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 9,727 | | | | 1,479 | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 2,381 | | | | 405 | | |
Equinix, Inc. REIT | | | 2,710 | | | | 2,050 | | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 9,726 | | | | 269 | | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 3,001 | | | | 817 | | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. REIT | | | 6,572 | | | | 1,021 | | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT | | | 4,835 | | | | 488 | | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,508 | | | | 329 | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT | | | 20,889 | | | | 376 | | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. REIT | | | 8,554 | | | | 767 | | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. REIT | | | 4,926 | | | | 154 | | |
Kite Realty Group Trust REIT | | | 12,800 | | | | 286 | | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A REIT | | | 1,596 | | | | 191 | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 4,598 | | | | 656 | | |
PACS Group, Inc. (b) | | | 12,054 | | | | 356 | | |
Prologis, Inc. REIT | | | 14,998 | | | | 1,684 | | |
Public Storage REIT | | | 4,537 | | | | 1,305 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United States (cont'd) | |
Realty Income Corp. REIT | | | 7,107 | | | $ | 375 | | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. REIT | | | 12,056 | | | | 538 | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT | | | 8,352 | | | | 1,268 | | |
Sun Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 4,102 | | | | 494 | | |
Tanger, Inc. REIT | | | 7,076 | | | | 192 | | |
Urban Edge Properties REIT | | | 13,252 | | | | 245 | | |
VICI Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 30,181 | | | | 864 | | |
Welltower, Inc. REIT | | | 23,868 | | | | 2,488 | | |
| | | 24,193 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $29,729) | | | 37,324 | | |
Short-Term Investment (0.7%) | |
Investment Company (0.7%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $270) | | | 270,142 | | | | 270 | | |
Total Investments (100.0%) (Cost $29,999) including $280 of Securities Loaned (d)(e) | | | 37,594 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.0%)‡ | | | 18 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 37,612 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Consists of one or more classes of securities traded together as a unit; stocks with attached warrants.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(d) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $12,082,000 and 32.1%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(e) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $8,809,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $1,214,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $7,595,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Residential | | | 17.5 | % | |
Other* | | | 15.5 | | |
Diversified | | | 13.5 | | |
Retail | | | 13.5 | | |
Health Care | | | 12.1 | | |
Industrial | | | 11.4 | | |
Data Centers | | | 9.4 | | |
Self Storage | | | 7.1 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $29,729) | | $ | 37,324 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $270) | | | 270 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $29,999) | | | 37,594 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $66) | | | 66 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 153 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 82 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 29 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 103 | | |
Total Assets | | | 38,028 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 285 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 37 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 30 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 11 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 10 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 41 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 416 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 37,612 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 31,032 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 6,580 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 37,612 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 35,654 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 8,167,047 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 4.37 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,183 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 272,169 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 4.35 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.24 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 4.59 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 103 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 23,860 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 4.32 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 52 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 12,792 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 4.10 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 611 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 140,004 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 4.36 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,991 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 4.35 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 280 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Global Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $24 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 905 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 6 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | — | @ | |
Total Investment Income | | | 911 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 122 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 76 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 28 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 24 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 15 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 14 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 12 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 311 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (122 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (17 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (15 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 151 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 760 | | |
Realized Loss: | |
Investments Sold | | | (216 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (219 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (728 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (2 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (730 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (949 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (189 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Real Estate Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 760 | | | $ | 1,687 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (219 | ) | | | 20 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (730 | ) | | | 2,900 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (189 | ) | | | 4,607 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (1,900 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (66 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (38 | ) | |
Class IR | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (2,012 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 174 | | | | 365 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,818 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,392 | ) | | | (3,191 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 8 | | | | 21 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 66 | | |
Redeemed | | | (118 | ) | | | (586 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (250 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Redeemed | | | (18 | ) | | | (64 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 5 | | | | 34 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 35 | | |
Redeemed | | | (108 | ) | | | (241 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (1,449 | ) | | | (1,985 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (1,638 | ) | | | 610 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 39,250 | | | | 38,640 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 37,612 | | | $ | 39,250 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Global Real Estate Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 41 | | | | 86 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 421 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (325 | ) | | | (749 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (284 | ) | | | (242 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2 | | | | 5 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 15 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (28 | ) | | | (137 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (26 | ) | | | (117 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (65 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | — | | | | (64 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (4 | ) | | | (16 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (4 | ) | | | (15 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1 | | | | 8 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 8 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (25 | ) | | | (57 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (24 | ) | | | (41 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 4.38 | | | $ | 4.10 | | | $ | 7.24 | | | $ | 8.26 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.19 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.24 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | 1.79 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 1.43 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 1.88 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.67 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (2.90 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 4.37 | | | $ | 4.38 | | | $ | 4.10 | | | $ | 7.24 | | | $ | 8.26 | | | $ | 9.87 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.23 | )%(3) | | | 12.68 | %(4) | | | (26.03 | )% | | | 23.99 | % | | | (14.33 | )% | | | 18.35 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 35,654 | | | $ | 37,042 | | | $ | 35,613 | | | $ | 59,614 | | | $ | 84,874 | | | $ | 323,386 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.63 | %(5) | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.05 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.80 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 1.01 | %(6)(9) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.00 | %(6) | | | 0.93 | %(6) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | | | 1.00 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 4.08 | %(5)(6) | | | 4.50 | %(6)(8) | | | 2.52 | %(6) | | | 1.03 | %(6) | | | 1.86 | %(6) | | | 2.36 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(3) | | | 73 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 24 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.80% for Class I shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.00% for Class I shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 4.41 | % | |
(9) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 4.37 | | | $ | 4.09 | | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 9.17 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.21 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | 1.79 | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 1.41 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 1.84 | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | 1.62 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (2.87 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 4.35 | | | $ | 4.37 | | | $ | 4.09 | | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.46 | )%(3) | | | 12.28 | %(4) | | | (26.10 | )% | | | 23.47 | % | | | (14.65 | )% | | | 17.90 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,183 | | | $ | 1,304 | | | $ | 1,698 | | | $ | 3,368 | | | $ | 4,316 | | | $ | 10,728 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.12 | %(5) | | | 2.34 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.37 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.15 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.26 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.16 | %(6) | | | 1.36 | %(6)(9) | | | 1.36 | %(6)(9) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.15 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.73 | %(5)(6) | | | 4.14 | %(6)(8) | | | 2.17 | %(6) | | | 0.57 | %(6) | | | 1.63 | %(6) | | | 2.00 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(3) | | | 73 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 24 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.15% for Class A shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.35% for Class A shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.33 | % | | | 4.07 | % | |
(9) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 4.35 | | | $ | 4.03 | | | $ | 7.14 | | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 9.09 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.16 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | (2.01 | ) | | | 1.77 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | 1.40 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | 1.56 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (2.82 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 4.32 | | | $ | 4.35 | | | $ | 4.03 | | | $ | 7.14 | | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 9.75 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.69 | )%(3) | | | 11.73 | %(4) | | | (26.76 | )% | | | 22.94 | % | | | (15.17 | )% | | | 17.37 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 103 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 352 | | | $ | 521 | | | $ | 522 | | | $ | 1,419 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 4.37 | %(5) | | | 3.31 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.91 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.65 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.82 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.85 | %(6) | | | 1.86 | %(6)(9) | | | 1.86 | %(6)(9) | | | 1.85 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.85 | %(6) | | | 1.85 | %(6) | | | 1.85 | %(6) | | | 1.85 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.23 | %(5)(6) | | | 3.58 | %(6)(8) | | | 1.71 | %(6) | | | 0.12 | %(6) | | | 1.07 | %(6) | | | 1.54 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(3) | | | 73 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 24 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.65% for Class L shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.85% for Class L shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.84 | % | | | 3.56 | % | |
(9) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 4.14 | | | $ | 3.87 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | $ | 8.01 | | | $ | 9.56 | | | $ | 8.92 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.13 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | (1.93 | ) | | | 1.71 | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 1.37 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 1.71 | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | 1.50 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (2.82 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 4.10 | | | $ | 4.14 | | | $ | 3.87 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | $ | 8.01 | | | $ | 9.56 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (0.97 | )%(4) | | | 11.57 | %(5) | | | (26.97 | )% | | | 22.54 | % | | | (15.26 | )% | | | 16.98 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 71 | | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 569 | | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 397 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 6.50 | %(6) | | | 5.87 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | 2.94 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 2.51 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.90 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.02 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 2.10 | %(7) | | | 2.11 | %(7)(10) | | | 2.11 | %(7)(10) | | | 2.10 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.10 | %(7) | | | 2.10 | %(7) | | | 2.10 | %(7) | | | 2.10 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2.97 | %(6)(7) | | | 3.40 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.11 | %(7) | | | (0.03 | )%(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7) | | | 1.26 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(4) | | | 73 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 24 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.90% for Class C shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 2.10% for Class C shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.08 | % | | | 3.34 | % | |
(10) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 4.38 | | | $ | 4.09 | | | $ | 7.23 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.19 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | 1.43 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (1.88 | ) | | | 1.88 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.68 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (2.90 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 4.36 | | | $ | 4.38 | | | $ | 4.09 | | | $ | 7.23 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 9.87 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (0.46 | )%(4) | | | 13.02 | %(5) | | | (26.05 | )% | | | 24.02 | % | | | (14.36 | )% | | | 18.43 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 611 | | | $ | 720 | | | $ | 843 | | | $ | 22,479 | | | $ | 218,100 | | | $ | 350,363 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.01 | %(6) | | | 2.30 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.94 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.75 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.95 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 4.13 | %(6)(7) | | | 4.55 | %(7)(9) | | | 2.21 | %(7) | | | 0.93 | %(7) | | | 2.21 | %(7) | | | 2.41 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(4) | | | 73 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 24 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.75% for Class R6 shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.94% for Class R6 shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.93 | % | | | 4.47 | % | |
(10) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 4.37 | | | $ | 4.09 | | | $ | 7.23 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.19 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | 1.84 | | | | (1.60 | ) | | | 1.43 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | (1.88 | ) | | | 1.88 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.68 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (2.90 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 4.35 | | | $ | 4.37 | | | $ | 4.09 | | | $ | 7.23 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 9.87 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | (0.46 | )%(3) | | | 12.77 | %(4) | | | (26.01 | )% | | | 24.08 | % | | | (14.36 | )% | | | 18.44 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 10 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 25.08 | %(5) | | | 27.75 | % | | | 23.96 | % | | | 23.02 | % | | | 26.07 | % | | | 21.38 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.75 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.84 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.95 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.95 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 4.13 | %(5)(6) | | | 4.54 | %(6)(8) | | | 2.52 | %(6) | | | 0.46 | %(6) | | | 2.37 | %(6) | | | 2.45 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %(3) | | | 73 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 24 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.75% for Class IR shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.94% for Class IR shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.93 | % | | | 4.45 | % | |
(9) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Real Estate Portfolio. The Fund seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean
between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited ("MSIM Limited") and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company ("MSIM Company") (together, the "Sub-Advisers"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Advisers determine that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The market's perception of prospective declines in private real estate values and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market prices that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Fund.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable
inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Data Centers | | $ | 3,529 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,529 | | |
Diversified | | | — | | | | 5,086 | | | | — | | | | 5,086 | | |
Health Care | | | 4,439 | | | | 120 | | | | — | | | | 4,559 | | |
Industrial | | | 2,929 | | | | 1,341 | | | | — | | | | 4,270 | | |
Industrial/Office Mixed | | | — | | | | 673 | | | | — | | | | 673 | | |
Lodging/Resorts | | | 705 | | | | 1,115 | | | | — | | | | 1,820 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Office | | $ | 532 | | | $ | 734 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,266 | | |
Residential | | | 5,338 | | | | 1,249 | | | | — | | | | 6,587 | | |
Retail | | | 3,622 | | | | 1,440 | | | | — | | | | 5,062 | | |
Self Storage | | | 2,326 | | | | 324 | | | | — | | | | 2,650 | | |
Specialty | | | 1,822 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,822 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 25,242 | | | | 12,082 | | | | — | | | | 37,324 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 270 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 270 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 25,512 | | | $ | 12,082 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,594 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 280 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (280 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $295,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which
may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
The Fund owns shares of REITs which report information on the source of their distributions annually in the following calendar year. A portion of distributions received from REITs during the year is estimated to be a return of capital and is recorded as a reduction of their cost.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $2 billion | | Over $2 billion | |
| 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.80% for Class I shares, 1.15% for Class A shares, 1.65% for Class L shares, 1.90% for Class C shares, 0.75% for Class R6 shares and 0.75% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024,
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Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
approximately $122,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $38,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements with the Sub-Advisers, each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Advisers provide the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Company's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Advisers on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of
0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $10,058,000 and $10,672,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 417 | | | $ | 3,386 | | | $ | 3,533 | | | $ | 6 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 270 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 1,710 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 6,952 | | | $ | 2,406 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 186 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term capital losses of approximately $609,000 that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 74.1%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and
pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Advisers, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Advisers and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group average.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Global Stars Portfolio
(formerly Global Sustain Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Global Stars Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (97.4%) | |
Australia (4.0%) | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 11,186 | | | $ | 2,194 | | |
Xero Ltd. (a) | | | 14,723 | | | | 1,331 | | |
| | | 3,525 | | |
Canada (3.1%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 940 | | | | 2,708 | | |
China (3.4%) | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 6,400 | | | | 1,290 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 35,800 | | | | 1,698 | | |
| | | 2,988 | | |
Germany (7.1%) | |
SAP SE | | | 30,802 | | | | 6,187 | | |
Netherlands (2.0%) | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 58,012 | | | | 1,726 | | |
Switzerland (2.0%) | |
On Holding AG, Class A (a) | | | 45,082 | | | | 1,749 | | |
Taiwan (3.0%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 15,237 | | | | 2,648 | | |
United Kingdom (7.5%) | |
Experian PLC | | | 56,353 | | | | 2,618 | | |
Halma PLC | | | 64,484 | | | | 2,198 | | |
RELX PLC (LSE) | | | 38,361 | | | | 1,758 | | |
| | | 6,574 | | |
United States (65.3%) | |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | | 3,320 | | | | 1,844 | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 29,760 | | | | 5,421 | | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 9,344 | | | | 2,743 | | |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | 10,340 | | | | 2,681 | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 7,863 | | | | 1,877 | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 656 | | | | 2,599 | | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 10,968 | | | | 2,161 | | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a) | | | 2,684 | | | | 1,308 | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 25,469 | | | | 3,487 | | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 11,494 | | | | 2,430 | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 11,618 | | | | 5,193 | | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | | 3,216 | | | | 2,170 | | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | | 7,383 | | | | 1,304 | | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 3,311 | | | | 1,866 | | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 4,900 | | | | 2,185 | | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 9,069 | | | | 2,332 | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 5,139 | | | | 2,842 | | |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 24,892 | | | | 2,639 | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 5,685 | | | | 2,895 | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 20,811 | | | | 5,462 | | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 10,333 | | | | 1,791 | | |
| | | 57,230 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $67,875) | | | 85,335 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | Value (000) | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Canada (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 1,639 | | | $ | — | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investment (3.7%) | |
Investment Company (3.7%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $3,233) | | | 3,232,976 | | | | 3,233 | | |
Total Investments (101.1%) (Cost $71,108) (c)(d) | | | 88,568 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–1.1%) | | | (953 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 87,615 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $21,000,000 and 24.0%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $17,765,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $305,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $17,460,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
LSE London Stock Exchange.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 30.8 | % | |
Software | | | 24.2 | | |
Professional Services | | | 9.4 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 9.4 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 8.0 | | |
Financial Services | | | 6.2 | | |
Insurance | | | 6.1 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 5.9 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $67,875) | | $ | 85,335 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $3,233) | | | 3,233 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $71,108) | | | 88,568 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $667) | | | 662 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 9,848 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 53 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 47 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 5 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 1 | | |
Other Assets | | | 60 | | |
Total Assets | | | 99,244 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 11,425 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 106 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 55 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 12 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 4 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 11,629 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 87,615 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 63,518 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 24,097 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 87,615 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 75,972 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 3,877,336 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.59 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,180 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 317,231 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.48 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.08 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 20.56 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,315 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 69,578 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.90 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,113 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 224,110 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.35 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 35 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,799 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.60 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $26 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 747 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 39 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 786 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 366 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 78 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 42 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 42 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 8 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 5 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 20 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 25 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 11 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 9 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 8 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 626 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (96 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (25 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 503 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 283 | | |
Realized Gain: | |
Investments Sold | | | 12,291 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | 19 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 12,310 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (6,019 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (11 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,030 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 6,280 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 6,563 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 404 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 12,310 | | | | (2,166 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,030 | ) | | | 19,971 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 6,563 | | | | 18,209 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (379 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (6 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (72 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (457 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 5,102 | | | | 24,977 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 372 | | |
Redeemed | | | (15,526 | ) | | | (13,229 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 948 | | | | 721 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Redeemed | | | (904 | ) | | | (1,833 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Redeemed | | | (192 | ) | | | (81 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 78 | | | | 171 | | |
Redeemed | | | (82 | ) | | | (1,350 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 9 | | | | 23 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 72 | | |
Redeemed | | | (14,888 | ) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (25,455 | ) | | | 9,848 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (18,892 | ) | | | 27,600 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 106,507 | | | | 78,907 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 87,615 | | | $ | 106,507 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 269 | | | | 1,511 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 21 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (809 | ) | | | (798 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (540 | ) | | | 734 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 50 | | | | 43 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (48 | ) | | | (112 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | 2 | | | | (69 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (10 | ) | | | (5 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 4 | | | | 11 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (4 | ) | | | (84 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (— | @) | | | (73 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (765 | ) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (764 | ) | | | 5 | | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Stars Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 15.20 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 16.57 | | | $ | 14.66 | | | $ | 11.58 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.12 | | | | 3.22 | | | | (4.08 | ) | | | 2.98 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 3.38 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.18 | | | | 3.30 | | | | (4.00 | ) | | | 3.07 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 3.47 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 15.20 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 16.57 | | | $ | 14.66 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 6.41 | %(3) | | | 21.69 | %(4) | | | (20.69 | )% | | | 18.62 | % | | | 15.96 | % | | | 30.03 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 75,972 | | | $ | 81,322 | | | $ | 55,997 | | | $ | 80,097 | | | $ | 34,042 | | | $ | 14,756 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.14 | %(5) | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.92 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.90 | %(5)(6)(7) | | | 0.87 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.90 | %(7) | | | 0.90 | %(7) | | | 0.90 | %(7) | | | 0.90 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.61 | %(5)(7) | | | 0.50 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.47 | %(7) | | | 0.51 | %(7) | | | 0.52 | %(7) | | | 0.68 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49 | %(3) | | | 34 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 14 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.80% for Class I shares. Prior to June 27, 2024, the maximum ratio was 0.90% for Class I shares.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.47 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Stars Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.33 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 19.21 | | | $ | 16.51 | | | $ | 14.62 | | | $ | 11.56 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.05 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.12 | | | | 3.19 | | | | (4.04 | ) | | | 2.96 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 3.36 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.15 | | | | 3.21 | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | 2.99 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 3.41 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.48 | | | $ | 18.33 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 19.21 | | | $ | 16.51 | | | $ | 14.62 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 6.27 | %(3) | | | 21.19 | %(4) | | | (20.91 | )% | | | 18.20 | % | | | 15.53 | % | | | 29.53 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 6,180 | | | $ | 5,775 | | | $ | 5,816 | | | $ | 10,812 | | | $ | 4,839 | | | $ | 2,949 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.42 | %(5) | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 2.25 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.24 | %(5)(6)(7) | | | 1.22 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.25 | %(7) | | | 1.22 | %(7) | | | 1.24 | %(7) | | | 1.25 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.26 | %(5)(7) | | | 0.16 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.13 | %(7) | | | 0.18 | %(7) | | | 0.17 | %(7) | | | 0.35 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49 | %(3) | | | 34 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 14 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.15% for Class A shares. Prior to June 27, 2024, the maximum ratio was 1.25% for Class A shares.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.25 | % | | | 0.13 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Stars Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.83 | | | $ | 14.78 | | | $ | 18.86 | | | $ | 16.28 | | | $ | 14.48 | | | $ | 11.47 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.09 | | | | 3.11 | | | | (3.97 | ) | | | 2.90 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 3.33 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.07 | | | | 3.05 | | | | (4.03 | ) | | | 2.85 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 3.32 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 18.90 | | | $ | 17.83 | | | $ | 14.78 | | | $ | 18.86 | | | $ | 16.28 | | | $ | 14.48 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 6.00 | %(3) | | | 20.64 | %(4) | | | (21.35 | )% | | | 17.58 | % | | | 14.97 | % | | | 28.87 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,315 | | | $ | 1,421 | | | $ | 1,253 | | | $ | 1,684 | | | $ | 1,441 | | | $ | 1,437 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.00 | %(5) | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.77 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.75 | %(5)(6)(7) | | | 1.72 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.75 | %(7) | | | 1.75 | %(7) | | | 1.75 | %(7) | | | 1.75 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.24 | )%(5)(7) | | | (0.34 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.37 | )%(7) | | | (0.27 | )%(7) | | | (0.33 | )%(7) | | | (0.09 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49 | %(3) | | | 34 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 14 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.65% for Class L shares. Prior to June 27, 2024, the maximum ratio was 1.75% for Class L shares.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.75 | % | | | (0.37 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Stars Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.33 | | | $ | 14.40 | | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 15.94 | | | $ | 14.22 | | | $ | 11.30 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.06 | | | | 3.02 | | | | (3.87 | ) | | | 2.83 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 3.28 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.02 | | | | 2.93 | | | | (3.96 | ) | | | 2.74 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 3.23 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 18.35 | | | $ | 17.33 | | | $ | 14.40 | | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 15.94 | | | $ | 14.22 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 5.89 | %(3) | | | 20.35 | %(4) | | | (21.54 | )% | | | 17.33 | % | | | 14.68 | % | | | 28.63 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 4,113 | | | $ | 3,890 | | | $ | 4,279 | | | $ | 5,551 | | | $ | 3,594 | | | $ | 2,872 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.17 | %(5) | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 2.97 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.98 | %(5)(6)(7) | | | 1.96 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.98 | %(7) | | | 1.97 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | 1.98 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.48 | )%(5)(7) | | | (0.60 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.61 | )%(7) | | | (0.52 | )%(7) | | | (0.56 | )%(7) | | | (0.38 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49 | %(3) | | | 34 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 14 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.90% for Class C shares. Prior to June 27, 2024, the maximum ratio was 2.00% for Class C shares.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.99 | % | | | (0.63 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
11
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Global Stars Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 15.20 | | | $ | 19.29 | | | $ | 16.57 | | | $ | 14.66 | | | $ | 11.58 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.11 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.13 | | | | 3.21 | | | | (4.07 | ) | | | 2.96 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 3.37 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.19 | | | | 3.30 | | | | (3.98 | ) | | | 3.07 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 3.48 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 15.20 | | | $ | 19.29 | | | $ | 16.57 | | | $ | 14.66 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 6.46 | %(4) | | | 21.75 | %(5) | | | (20.60 | )% | | | 18.60 | % | | | 16.00 | % | | | 30.08 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 14,099 | | | $ | 11,562 | | | $ | 14,563 | | | $ | 9,317 | | | $ | 7,450 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(6) | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.88 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 0.82 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.85 | %(8) | | | 0.85 | %(8) | | | 0.85 | %(8) | | | 0.85 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.66 | %(6)(8) | | | 0.55 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.53 | %(8) | | | 0.60 | %(8) | | | 0.58 | %(8) | | | 0.79 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49 | %(4) | | | 34 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 14 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.75% for Class R6 shares. Prior to June 27, 2024, the maximum ratio was 0.85% for Class R6 shares.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.52 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Global Stars Portfolio (name changed on June 27, 2024, formerly Global Sustain Portfolio). The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked
prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited ("MSIM Limited") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value
of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Beverages | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,290 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,290 | | |
Biotechnology | | | — | | | | 2,194 | | | | — | | | | 2,194 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 8,311 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,311 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 2,198 | | | | — | | | | 2,198 | | |
Entertainment | | | 2,170 | | | | 1,726 | | | | — | | | | 3,896 | | |
Financial Services | | | 5,462 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,462 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 1,304 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,304 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 1,308 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,308 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2,895 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,895 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | $ | 2,599 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,599 | | |
Insurance | | | 5,424 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,424 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 5,421 | | | | 1,698 | | | | — | | | | 7,119 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 5,272 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,272 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,791 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,791 | | |
Professional Services | | | 4,038 | | | | 4,376 | | | | — | | | | 8,414 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2,648 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,648 | | |
Software | | | 13,943 | | | | 7,518 | | | | — | | | | 21,461 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 1,749 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,749 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 64,335 | | | | 21,000 | | | | — | | | | 85,335 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 3,233 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,233 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 67,568 | | | $ | 21,000 | † | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,568 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and
unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Over $500 million | |
| 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the average daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Over $500 million | |
| 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.51% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.90% for Class I shares, 1.25% for Class A shares, 1.75% for Class L shares, 2.00% for Class C shares and 0.85% for Class R6 shares. Effective June 27, 2024, the Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses will not exceed 0.80% for Class I shares, 1.15% for Class A shares,1.65% for Class L shares 1.90% for Class C shares and 0.75% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $96,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $26,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are
payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $49,842,000 and $75,216,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $1,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 1,680 | | | $ | 14,229 | | | $ | 12,676 | | | $ | 39 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,233 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to
short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 457 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 276 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 41 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $9,000 and $4,251,000 respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 59.1%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three-year period but below its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Growth Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Funds are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that market values of securities owned by the Fund will decline and, therefore, the value of the Fund's shares may be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Fund. Please see the prospectus for more complete information on investment risks.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Growth Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (93.6%) | |
Automobiles (6.5%) | |
Rivian Automotive, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 600,969 | | | $ | 8,065 | | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 1,125,119 | | | | 222,639 | | |
| | | 230,704 | | |
Biotechnology (1.3%) | |
ProKidney Corp. (a)(b) | | | 2,923,850 | | | | 7,193 | | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | | | 3,741,241 | | | | 39,545 | | |
| | | 46,738 | | |
Broadline Retail (5.5%) | |
Global-e Online Ltd. (Israel) (a) | | | 2,346,151 | | | | 85,095 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 66,431 | | | | 109,173 | | |
| | | 194,268 | | |
Capital Markets (2.4%) | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 144,263 | | | | 32,059 | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 394,484 | | | | 54,001 | | |
| | | 86,060 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (0.0%) | |
Magic Leap, Inc., Class A (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $18,812; acquired 12/22/15) | | | 38,705 | | | | — | | |
Entertainment (5.1%) | |
ROBLOX Corp., Class A (a) | | | 4,836,139 | | | | 179,953 | | |
Financial Services (8.4%) | |
Adyen NV (Netherlands) (a) | | | 106,954 | | | | 127,027 | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 5,640,735 | | | | 170,406 | | |
| | | 297,433 | | |
Ground Transportation (3.8%) | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 1,836,833 | | | | 133,501 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (1.5%) | |
Agilon Health, Inc. (a) | | | 7,901,791 | | | | 51,678 | | |
Health Care Technology (0.6%) | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 816,837 | | | | 22,847 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (12.1%) | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,127,390 | | | | 170,946 | | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 2,377,554 | | | | 258,630 | | |
| | | 429,576 | | |
Information Technology Services (20.6%) | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 4,073,669 | | | | 337,422 | | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (Canada) (a) | | | 3,340,013 | | | | 220,608 | | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,303,580 | | | | 176,100 | | |
| | | 734,130 | | |
Leisure Products (0.3%) | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 3,480,846 | | | | 11,765 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (0.3%) | |
10X Genomics, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 569,463 | | | | 11,076 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Media (7.7%) | |
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 2,807,358 | | | $ | 274,194 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (4.6%) | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 6,235,293 | | | | 164,425 | | |
Software (7.8%) | |
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (a) | | | 13,130,053 | | | | 36,370 | | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 954,383 | | | | 50,220 | | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 83,964 | | | | 115,659 | | |
Samsara, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 2,280,878 | | | | 76,865 | | |
| | | 279,114 | | |
Specialized REITs (1.0%) | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 182,092 | | | | 35,395 | | |
Specialty Retail (4.1%) | |
Carvana Co. (a) | | | 1,136,102 | | | | 146,238 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,712,533) | | | 3,329,095 | | |
Preferred Stocks (3.3%) | |
Financial Services (0.5%) | |
Stripe, Inc., Series I (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $12,876; acquired 3/17/23) | | | 639,525 | | | | 16,404 | | |
Software (2.8%) | |
Databricks, Inc., Series H (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $102,163; acquired 8/31/21) | | | 1,390,269 | | | | 100,336 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $115,039) | | | 116,740 | | |
Investment Company (2.6%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $103,345) | | | 2,670,824 | | | | 91,182 | | |
Short-Term Investments (0.8%) | |
Investment Company (0.7%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $25,980) | | | 25,979,832 | | | | 25,980 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.1%) | |
Investment Company (0.1%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 1,346,505 | | | | 1,346 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.0%)‡ | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $257; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $262) | | $ | 257 | | | | 257 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Growth Portfolio
| | Face Amount (000) | | Value (000) | |
Repurchase Agreements (cont'd) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $118; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $120) | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 118 | | |
| | | 375 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $1,721) | | | 1,721 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $27,701) | | | 27,701 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (100.3%) (Cost $2,958,618) | | | 3,564,718 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $13,919) | | | 3,954 | | |
Total Investments (100.4%) (Cost $2,972,537) including $1,694 of Securities Loaned (e)(f)(g) | | | 3,568,672 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.4%) | | | (13,252 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 3,555,420 | | |
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) Security cannot be offered for public resale without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and related rules ("restricted security"). Acquisition date represents the day on which an enforceable right to acquire such security is obtained and is presented along with related cost in the security description. The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities. Any costs related to such registration are borne by the issuer. The aggregate value of restricted securities (excluding 144A holdings) at June 30, 2024 amounts to approximately $116,740,000 and represents 3.3% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the Fund held fair valued securities at approximately $116,740,000, representing 3.3% of net assets. These securities have been fair valued using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company's (as defined herein) Directors.
(e) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $127,027,000 and 3.6%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
(g) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $1,048,313,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $452,178,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $596,135,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.68 | | | Jan-25 | | | 1,367,722,139 | | | $ | 1,367,722 | | | $ | 2,234 | | | $ | 5,175 | | | $ | (2,941 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 794,067,491 | | | | 794,067 | | | | 1,672 | | | | 3,371 | | | | (1,699 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 1,297,584,118 | | | | 1,297,584 | | | | 48 | | | | 5,373 | | | | (5,325 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,954 | | | $ | 13,919 | | | $ | (9,965 | ) | |
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 23.1 | % | |
Information Technology Services | | | 20.6 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 12.1 | | |
Software | | | 10.6 | | |
Financial Services | | | 8.8 | | |
Media | | | 7.7 | | |
Automobiles | | | 6.5 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 5.5 | | |
Entertainment | | | 5.1 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $2,945,211) | | $ | 3,541,346 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $27,326) | | | 27,326 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $2,972,537) | | | 3,568,672 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $2) | | | 2 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 3,062 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 2,362 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 380 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 296 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 90 | | |
Other Assets | | | 512 | | |
Total Assets | | | 3,575,376 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 7,994 | | |
Due to Broker | | | 4,130 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 3,994 | | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 1,721 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 345 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 280 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 30 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 336 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 33 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 118 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 232 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 17 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 33 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 47 | | |
Payable for Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 36 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 29 | | |
Other Liabilities | | | 569 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 19,956 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,555,420 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 5,844,786 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (2,289,366 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,555,420 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,311,906 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 34,062,130 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 38.52 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,653,817 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 48,002,073 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 34.45 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.91 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 36.36 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 54,705 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,824,012 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 29.99 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 143,426 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 4,964,637 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 28.89 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 391,527 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 9,981,406 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 39.23 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 39 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 995 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 39.10 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 1,694 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | $ | 4,869 | | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | | 3,221 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 311 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 8,401 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 9,540 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 2,213 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 217 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 801 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 1,839 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 744 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 840 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 20 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 76 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 47 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 93 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 8 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 6 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 6 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 142 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 104 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 70 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 56 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 36 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 123 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 16,984 | | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (180 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 16,803 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (8,402 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | (27,717 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | 2 | | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (27,715 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 93,989 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | 2 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 93,991 | | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 66,276 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 57,874 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (8,402 | ) | | $ | (20,724 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (27,715 | ) | | | (1,010,447 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 93,991 | | | | 3,120,485 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 57,874 | | | | 2,089,314 | | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 170,432 | | | | 366,119 | | |
Redeemed | | | (443,875 | ) | | | (881,458 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 26,070 | | | | 79,489 | | |
Redeemed | | | (269,914 | ) | | | (462,613 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Exchanged | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Redeemed | | | (6,112 | ) | | | (6,786 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 3,910 | | | | 10,399 | | |
Redeemed | | | (34,288 | ) | | | (47,772 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 81,928 | | | | 160,912 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,572,297 | ) | | | (420,262 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (2,044,146 | ) | | | (1,201,980 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (1,986,272 | ) | | | 887,334 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 5,541,692 | | | | 4,654,358 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 3,555,420 | | | $ | 5,541,692 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 4,345 | | | | 11,924 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (11,600 | ) | | | (28,077 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (7,255 | ) | | | (16,153 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 760 | | | | 2,828 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (7,862 | ) | | | (16,397 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (7,102 | ) | | | (13,569 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Exchanged | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (201 | ) | | | (274 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (201 | ) | | | (274 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 136 | | | | 428 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,184 | ) | | | (1,965 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (1,048 | ) | | | (1,537 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2,139 | | | | 5,114 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (38,780 | ) | | | (12,821 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (36,641 | ) | | | (7,707 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (— | @@) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Growth Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 38.42 | | | $ | 25.58 | | | $ | 74.29 | | | $ | 91.47 | | | $ | 46.33 | | | $ | 41.75 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.15 | | | | 12.93 | | | | (44.22 | ) | | | 1.32 | | | | 54.08 | | | | 9.73 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.10 | | | | 12.84 | | | | (44.42 | ) | | | 0.82 | | | | 53.70 | | | | 9.54 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.29 | ) | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 38.52 | | | $ | 38.42 | | | $ | 25.58 | | | $ | 74.29 | | | $ | 91.47 | | | $ | 46.33 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.23 | %(4) | | | 50.25 | %(5) | | | (60.34 | )% | | | 0.43 | % | | | 115.57 | % | | | 23.16 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,311,906 | | | $ | 1,587,293 | | | $ | 1,469,843 | | | $ | 6,234,787 | | | $ | 6,816,690 | | | $ | 2,440,640 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.63 | %(6) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.59 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.62 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.53 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.64 | %(7) | | | 0.56 | %(7) | | | 0.54 | %(7) | | | 0.58 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.58 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.25 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.29 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.46 | )%(7) | | | (0.51 | )%(7) | | | (0.53 | )%(7) | | | (0.38 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(4) | | | 29 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 87 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.56 | % | | | (0.32 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Growth Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 34.41 | | | $ | 22.97 | | | $ | 67.88 | | | $ | 85.31 | | | $ | 43.57 | | | $ | 39.61 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.13 | | | | 11.59 | | | | (40.35 | ) | | | 1.27 | | | | 50.81 | | | | 9.22 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.04 | | | | 11.44 | | | | (40.62 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 50.30 | | | | 8.92 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.29 | ) | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 34.45 | | | $ | 34.41 | | | $ | 22.97 | | | $ | 67.88 | | | $ | 85.31 | | | $ | 43.57 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.12 | %(4) | | | 49.87 | %(5) | | | (60.44 | )% | | | 0.16 | % | | | 115.09 | % | | | 22.81 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,653,817 | | | $ | 1,896,005 | | | $ | 1,577,172 | | | $ | 5,307,929 | | | $ | 5,465,808 | | | $ | 2,399,450 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.87 | %(6) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.84 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.86 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.79 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.82 | %(7) | | | 0.79 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.83 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.49 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.55 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.71 | )%(7) | | | (0.77 | )%(7) | | | (0.77 | )%(7) | | | (0.64 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(4) | | | 29 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 87 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.82 | % | | | (0.58 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Growth Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 30.03 | | | $ | 20.14 | | | $ | 61.05 | | | $ | 78.85 | | | $ | 40.77 | | | $ | 37.51 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.11 | | | | 10.15 | | | | (36.22 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 47.40 | | | | 8.72 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 9.89 | | | | (36.62 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | 46.64 | | | | 8.22 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.29 | ) | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 29.99 | | | $ | 30.03 | | | $ | 20.14 | | | $ | 61.05 | | | $ | 78.85 | | | $ | 40.77 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (0.13 | )%(4) | | | 49.11 | %(5) | | | (60.63 | )% | | | (0.30 | )% | | | 114.01 | % | | | 22.22 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 54,705 | | | $ | 60,812 | | | $ | 46,313 | | | $ | 151,668 | | | $ | 173,317 | | | $ | 93,053 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.36 | %(6) | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.33 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.35 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.28 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.36 | %(7) | | | 1.28 | %(7) | | | 1.29 | %(7) | | | 1.32 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.32 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.98 | )%(6)(7) | | | (1.04 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.18 | )%(7) | | | (1.24 | )%(7) | | | (1.27 | )%(7) | | | (1.12 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(4) | | | 29 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 87 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.31 | % | | | (1.07 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Growth Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 28.96 | | | $ | 19.48 | | | $ | 59.49 | | | $ | 77.49 | | | $ | 40.23 | | | $ | 37.17 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.11 | | | | 9.79 | | | | (35.24 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 46.75 | | | | 8.63 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 9.48 | | | | (35.72 | ) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 45.82 | | | | 8.02 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.29 | ) | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.89 | | | $ | 28.96 | | | $ | 19.48 | | | $ | 59.49 | | | $ | 77.49 | | | $ | 40.23 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (0.24 | )%(5) | | | 48.74 | %(6) | | | (60.73 | )% | | | (0.55 | )% | | | 113.48 | % | | | 21.91 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 143,426 | | | $ | 174,107 | | | $ | 147,014 | | | $ | 524,748 | | | $ | 514,190 | | | $ | 166,303 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.62 | %(7) | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.59 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.61 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.54 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.61 | %(8) | | | 1.55 | %(8) | | | 1.53 | %(8) | | | 1.58 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.58 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.25 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.30 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.43 | )%(8) | | | (1.50 | )%(8) | | | (1.51 | )%(8) | | | (1.38 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(5) | | | 29 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 87 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.57 | % | | | (1.33 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
11
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Growth Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 39.11 | | | $ | 26.03 | | | $ | 75.32 | | | $ | 92.42 | | | $ | 46.73 | | | $ | 42.04 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.15 | | | | 13.16 | | | | (44.87 | ) | | | 1.31 | | | | 54.57 | | | | 9.80 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.12 | | | | 13.08 | | | | (45.00 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 54.25 | | | | 9.65 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.29 | ) | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 39.23 | | | $ | 39.11 | | | $ | 26.03 | | | $ | 75.32 | | | $ | 92.42 | | | $ | 46.73 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 0.31 | %(5) | | | 50.31 | %(6) | | | (60.28 | )% | | | 0.51 | % | | | 115.76 | % | | | 23.26 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 391,527 | | | $ | 1,823,436 | | | $ | 1,413,983 | | | $ | 3,585,865 | | | $ | 3,743,697 | | | $ | 1,560,148 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.52 | %(7) | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.50 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.51 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.48 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.50 | %(8) | | | 0.46 | %(8) | | | 0.47 | %(8) | | | 0.49 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.49 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.15 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.24 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.32 | )%(8) | | | (0.41 | )%(8) | | | (0.45 | )%(8) | | | (0.29 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(5) | | | 29 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 87 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.51 | % | | | (0.27 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Growth Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 38.98 | | | $ | 25.94 | | | $ | 75.32 | | | $ | 92.41 | | | $ | 46.73 | | | $ | 42.04 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.15 | | | | 13.12 | | | | (44.93 | ) | | | 1.32 | | | | 54.55 | | | | 9.80 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.12 | | | | 13.04 | | | | (45.09 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 54.24 | | | | 9.65 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.29 | ) | | | (18.00 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 39.10 | | | $ | 38.98 | | | $ | 25.94 | | | $ | 75.32 | | | $ | 92.41 | | | $ | 46.73 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.31 | %(4) | | | 50.33 | %(5) | | | (60.41 | )% | | | 0.52 | % | | | 115.74 | % | | | 23.26 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 319,566 | | | $ | 389,971 | | | $ | 269,241 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 5.97 | %(6) | | | 7.94 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.50 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.51 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.48 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.49 | %(7) | | | 0.46 | %(7) | | | 0.47 | %(7) | | | 0.49 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.49 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.14 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.23 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.33 | )%(7) | | | (0.41 | )%(7) | | | (0.45 | )%(7) | | | (0.30 | )%(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(6) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(4) | | | 29 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 87 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.51 | % | | | (0.26 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Growth Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of large capitalization companies.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Growth Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and
consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $91,241,000 or approximately 2.57% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a reputable broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts
("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobiles | | $ | 230,704 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 230,704 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 46,738 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 46,738 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 194,268 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 194,268 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 86,060 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 86,060 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | † | |
Entertainment | | | 179,953 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 179,953 | | |
Financial Services | | | 170,406 | | | | 127,027 | | | | — | | | | 297,433 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 133,501 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 133,501 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 51,678 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 51,678 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 22,847 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,847 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 429,576 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 429,576 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 734,130 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 734,130 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 11,765 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,765 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 11,076 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,076 | | |
Media | | | 274,194 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 274,194 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 164,425 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 164,425 | | |
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Software | | $ | 279,114 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 279,114 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 35,395 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,395 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 146,238 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 146,238 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 3,202,068 | | | | 127,027 | | | | — | † | | | 3,329,095 | † | |
Preferred Stocks | |
Financial Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,404 | | | | 16,404 | | |
Software | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100,336 | | | | 100,336 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | — | | | | 116,740 | | | | 116,740 | | |
Investment Company | | | 91,182 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 91,182 | | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 3,954 | | | | — | | | | 3,954 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 27,326 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27,326 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 375 | | | | — | | | | 375 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 27,326 | | | | 375 | | | | — | | | | 27,701 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 3,320,576 | | | $ | 131,356 | | | $ | 116,740 | † | | $ | 3,568,672 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
| | Common Stock (000) | | Preferred Stocks (000) | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | — | † | | $ | 145,889 | | |
Purchases | | | — | | | | — | | |
Sales | | | — | | | | (33,268 | ) | |
Transfers in | | | — | | | | — | | |
Transfers out | | | — | | | | — | | |
Corporate actions | | | — | | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | — | | | | 5,434 | | |
Realized gains (losses) | | | — | | | | (1,315 | ) | |
Ending Balance | | $ | — | † | | $ | 116,740 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of June 30, 2024 | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,434 | | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The following table presents additional information about valuation techniques and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of June 30, 2024. Various valuation techniques were used in the valuation of certain investments and weighted based on the level of significance. The Fund calculated the weighted averages of the unobservable inputs relative to each investment's fair value as of June 30, 2024:
| | Fair Value at June 30, 2024 (000) | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Amount or Range/ Weighted Average* | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input** | |
| Preferred Stocks
| | | $ | 116,740
| | | Market Transaction Method | | Precedent Transaction | | $ | 26.00–$65.00/$59.52 | | | Increase | |
| | | | | | | | Discounted Cash Flow
| | Weighted Average Cost of Capital Perpetual Growth Rate | | | 14.0%–16.0%/15.0% 3.0%–4.0%/3.5% | | | Decrease Increase | |
| | | | | | Market Comparable Companies | | Enterprise Value/ Revenue | | | 1.4x–21.9x/13.6x | | | Increase | |
| | | | | | | | Discount for Lack of Marketability | | | 11.0% | | | Decrease | |
* Amount is indicative of the weighted average.
** Represents the expected directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase in the corresponding input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
5. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying
asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid. Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium received by the Fund. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 3,954 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract
for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | (10,076 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Loss on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | 2,773 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 3,954 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received(b) (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 2,234 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,234 | ) | | $ | 0 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | 1,720 | | | | — | | | | (1,720 | ) | | | 0 | | |
Total | | $ | 3,954 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,954 | ) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) In some instances, the actual collateral received may be more than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 4,016,653,000 | | |
6. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 1,694 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,694 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $1,721,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,721 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,721 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 1,721 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,721 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,721 | | |
7. Restricted Securities: The Fund invests in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term "restricted securities" refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Fund may have difficulty disposing of such assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price. In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Fund, where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund can sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and the acquirer of the securities. The Fund would, in either case, bear market risks during that period. Restricted securities are identified in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
8. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
9. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
10. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are
determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Next $1 billion | | Next $1 billion | | Over $3 billion | |
| 0.50 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.35 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.41% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.80% for Class I shares, 1.15% for Class A shares, 1.65% for Class L shares, 1.90% for Class C shares, 0.73% for Class R6 shares and 0.73% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $1,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $18,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $655,284,000 and $1,868,165,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $180,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 90,692 | | | $ | 1,272,254 | | | $ | 1,335,620 | | | $ | 4,869 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,326 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred approximately $12,000 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain independent Directors of the Fund who will have served as independent Directors for at least five years at the time of retirement. Benefits under this plan are based on factors which include years of service and compensation. The Directors voted to close the plan to new participants and eliminate the future benefits growth due to increases to compensation after July 31, 2003. Aggregate pension costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, included in
"Directors' Fees and Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations amounted to approximately $1,000. At June 30, 2024, the Fund had an accrued pension liability of approximately $36,000, which is reflected as "Payable for Directors' Fees and Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 724,752 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 32,875 | | | $ | (32,875 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $1,231,437,000 and $1,313,284,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
Qualified late year losses are capital losses and specified ordinary losses, including currency losses, incurred after October 31 but within the taxable year that, if elected, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund intends to defer to January 1, 2024 for U.S. federal income tax purposes the following losses:
Qualified Late Year Ordinary Losses (000) | | Post- October Capital Losses (000) | |
$ | 17,918 | | | $ | — | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 50.1%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Inception Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Inception Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (94.5%) | |
Biotechnology (5.6%) | |
Altimmune, Inc. (a) | | | 116,849 | | | $ | 777 | | |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp. (a) | | | 2,424,476 | | | | 7,492 | | |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 41,435 | | | | 971 | | |
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 58,776 | | | | 1,315 | | |
ProKidney Corp. (a)(b) | | | 282,987 | | | | 696 | | |
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A (a)(b) | | | 74,570 | | | | 559 | | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | | | 569,125 | | | | 6,016 | | |
XOMA Corp. (a) | | | 20,112 | | | | 476 | | |
| | | 18,302 | | |
Broadline Retail (7.4%) | |
Global-e Online Ltd. (Israel) (a) | | | 662,756 | | | | 24,038 | | |
Chemicals (0.1%) | |
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 1,134,498 | | | | 379 | | |
Financial Services (7.4%) | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 523,181 | | | | 15,805 | | |
Burford Capital Ltd. | | | 624,417 | | | | 8,149 | | |
| | | 23,954 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (0.3%) | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 3,781 | | | | 506 | | |
Outset Medical, Inc. (a) | | | 147,374 | | | | 567 | | |
| | | 1,073 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (6.0%) | |
Agilon Health, Inc. (a) | | | 3,002,760 | | | | 19,638 | | |
Health Care Technology (3.3%) | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 361,878 | | | | 10,122 | | |
Schrodinger, Inc. (a) | | | 31,377 | | | | 607 | | |
| | | 10,729 | | |
Household Durables (2.0%) | |
Cricut, Inc., Class A | | | 330,329 | | | | 1,979 | | |
Victoria PLC (United Kingdom) (a) | | | 1,950,062 | | | | 4,397 | | |
| | | 6,376 | | |
Information Technology Services (13.2%) | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 396,026 | | | | 32,803 | | |
Fastly, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,380,585 | | | | 10,175 | | |
| | | 42,978 | | |
Interactive Media & Services (3.7%) | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 935,631 | | | | 11,948 | | |
Leisure Products (4.2%) | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 4,011,210 | | | | 13,558 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (5.0%) | |
10X Genomics, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 267,195 | | | | 5,197 | | |
MaxCyte, Inc. (a) | | | 1,277,755 | | | | 5,009 | | |
Standard BioTools, Inc. (a) | | | 3,510,786 | | | | 6,214 | | |
| | | 16,420 | | |
Media (1.3%) | |
Cardlytics, Inc. (a) | | | 298,495 | | | | 2,451 | | |
Ibotta, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 24,236 | | | | 1,821 | | |
| | | 4,272 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Metals & Mining (0.2%) | |
MP Materials Corp. (a)(b) | | | 44,064 | | | $ | 561 | | |
Passenger Airlines (0.5%) | |
Joby Aviation, Inc. (a)(b) | | | 316,563 | | | | 1,614 | | |
Personal Care Products (3.2%) | |
Oddity Tech Ltd., Class A (Israel) (a) | | | 267,945 | | | | 10,520 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.5%) | |
ATAI Life Sciences NV (a)(b) | | | 525,912 | | | | 699 | | |
GH Research PLC (a)(b) | | | 89,370 | | | | 1,042 | | |
| | | 1,741 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development (0.9%) | |
Opendoor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 635,463 | | | | 1,169 | | |
Redfin Corp. (a) | | | 293,237 | | | | 1,763 | | |
| | | 2,932 | | |
Software (18.0%) | |
Appian Corp., Class A (a) | | | 518,841 | | | | 16,012 | | |
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (a) | | | 1,822,523 | | | | 5,048 | | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 327,384 | | | | 17,227 | | |
Klaviyo, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 372,502 | | | | 9,272 | | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 7,665 | | | | 10,558 | | |
QXO, Inc. (b) | | | 5,600 | | | | 402 | | |
| | | 58,519 | | |
Specialty Retail (10.7%) | |
Beyond, Inc. (a) | | | 37,577 | | | | 492 | | |
Chewy, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 801,145 | | | | 21,823 | | |
RH (a) | | | 7,041 | | | | 1,721 | | |
Wayfair, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 205,002 | | | | 10,810 | | |
| | | 34,846 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (0.4%) | |
IonQ, Inc. (a)(b) | | | 205,090 | | | | 1,442 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.6%) | |
Figs, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 361,453 | | | | 1,927 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $336,856) | | | 307,767 | | |
Preferred Stocks (2.4%) | |
Health Care Technology (1.5%) | |
Included Health, Inc., Series B (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $3,362; acquired 7/3/14) | | | 3,269,139 | | | | 4,871 | | |
Software (0.9%) | |
Lookout, Inc., Series F (a)(c)(d) (acquisition cost — $13,476; acquired 6/17/14) | | | 1,179,743 | | | | 2,926 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $16,838) | | | 7,797 | | |
Investment Company (2.6%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $9,801) | | | 253,280 | | | | 8,647 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Inception Portfolio
| | No. of Warrants | | Value (000) | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (0.0%) | |
SomaLogic, Inc. expires 8/31/26 (a) (Cost $204) | | | 61,142 | | | $ | — | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investments (3.0%) | |
Investment Company (1.3%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $4,047) | | | 4,046,583 | | | | 4,047 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (1.7%) | |
Investment Company (1.3%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 4,311,570 | | | | 4,312 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.4%) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $822; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $838) | | $ | 821 | | | | 821 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $378; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $386) | | | 378 | | | | 378 | | |
| | | 1,199 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $5,511) | | | 5,511 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $9,558) | | | 9,558 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (102.5%) (Cost $373,257) | | | 333,769 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $1,355) | | | 400 | | |
Total Investments (102.6%) (Cost $374,612) including $6,223 of Securities Loaned (e)(f)(g) | | | 334,169 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–2.6%) | | | (8,428 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 325,741 | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) Security cannot be offered for public resale without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and related rules ("restricted security"). Acquisition date represents the day on which an enforceable right to acquire such security is obtained and is presented along with related cost in the security description. The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities. Any costs related to such registration are borne by the issuer. The aggregate value of restricted securities (excluding 144A holdings) at June 30, 2024 amounts to approximately $7,797,000 and represents 2.4% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the Fund held fair valued securities valued at approximately $7,797,000, representing 2.4% of net assets. These securities have been fair valued using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company's (as defined herein) Directors.
(e) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
(f) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $4,397,000 and 1.3%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(g) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $50,038,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $90,481,000, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of approximately $40,443,000.
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.68 | | | Jan-25 | | | 111,519,585 | | | $ | 111,520 | | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 422 | | | $ | (240 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 102,122,764 | | | | 102,123 | | | | 214 | | | | 433 | | | | (219 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 120,919,525 | | | | 120,920 | | | | 4 | | | | 500 | | | | (496 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 400 | | | $ | 1,355 | | | $ | (955 | ) | |
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Inception Portfolio
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 26.4 | % | |
Software | | | 18.7 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 13.1 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 10.6 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 7.3 | | |
Financial Services | | | 7.3 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 6.0 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 5.6 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $366,253) | | $ | 325,810 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $8,359) | | | 8,359 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $374,612) | | | 334,169 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $2) | | | 2 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 112 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 34 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 31 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 30 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 19 | | |
Other Assets | | | 102 | | |
Total Assets | | | 334,499 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 5,511 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 1,456 | | |
Due to Broker | | | 800 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 595 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 170 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 45 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 43 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 25 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 22 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 5 | | |
Other Liabilities | | | 70 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 8,758 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 325,741 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,289,064 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (963,323 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 325,741 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 152,750 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 13,568,044 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.26 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 119,430 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 15,963,141 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 7.48 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.41 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 7.89 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 513 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 83,664 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 6.14 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 8,509 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,244,777 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 6.84 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 44,539 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 3,912,055 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.39 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 6,223 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | $ | 300 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 240 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 138 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 678 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 1,770 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 183 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 2 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 48 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 154 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 90 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 63 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 6 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 34 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 33 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 9 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 5 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 13 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 3 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 18 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,440 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (329 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (10 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 2,097 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (1,419 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 77,708 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 77,708 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (113,956 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (113,956 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (36,248 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (37,667 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (1,419 | ) | | $ | (1,373 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 77,708 | | | | (106,305 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (113,956 | ) | | | 269,680 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (37,667 | ) | | | 162,002 | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 44,842 | | | | 95,724 | | |
Redeemed | | | (76,495 | ) | | | (126,212 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 4,779 | | | | 67,668 | | |
Redeemed | | | (51,883 | ) | | | (79,946 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Exchanged | | | — | | | | 7 | | |
Redeemed | | | (83 | ) | | | (236 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 620 | | | | 1,755 | | |
Redeemed | | | (2,179 | ) | | | (3,167 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 3,982 | | | | 13,339 | | |
Redeemed | | | (15,142 | ) | | | (14,989 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (91,559 | ) | | | (46,057 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 87 | | | | 37 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (129,139 | ) | | | 115,982 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 454,880 | | | | 338,898 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 325,741 | | | $ | 454,880 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 3,714 | | | | 8,900 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (6,462 | ) | | | (12,362 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (2,748 | ) | | | (3,462 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 612 | | | | 8,832 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (6,701 | ) | | | (11,628 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (6,089 | ) | | | (2,796 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Exchanged | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (13 | ) | | | (45 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (13 | ) | | | (44 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 85 | | | | 265 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (309 | ) | | | (517 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (224 | ) | | | (252 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 334 | | | | 1,351 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,264 | ) | | | (1,373 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (930 | ) | | | (22 | ) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Inception Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.34 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 19.75 | | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 11.19 | | | $ | 9.62 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (1.05 | ) | | | 4.37 | | | | (11.68 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 16.84 | | | | 3.50 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 4.35 | | | | (11.73 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 16.74 | | | | 3.51 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (4.87 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.26 | | | $ | 12.34 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 19.75 | | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 11.19 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (8.75 | )%(5) | | | 54.44 | %(6) | | | (59.42 | )% | | | (3.33 | )% | | | 150.57 | % | | | 37.11 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 152,750 | | | $ | 201,414 | | | $ | 157,990 | | | $ | 743,854 | | | $ | 464,639 | | | $ | 59,092 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.11 | %(7) | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.21 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.93 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.00 | %(8) | | | 1.00 | %(8) | | | 0.99 | %(8) | | | 0.99 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.00 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | 0.99 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.57 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.21 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.43 | )%(8) | | | (0.49 | )%(8) | | | (0.54 | )%(8) | | | 0.09 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(7) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 59 | %(5) | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 99 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | (0.24 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Inception Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.22 | | | $ | 5.33 | | | $ | 13.20 | | | $ | 18.68 | | | $ | 8.51 | | | $ | 7.68 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 2.92 | | | | (7.80 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 12.72 | | | | 2.79 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 2.89 | | | | (7.86 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 12.62 | | | | 2.77 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 7.48 | | | $ | 8.22 | | | $ | 5.33 | | | $ | 13.20 | | | $ | 18.68 | | | $ | 8.51 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (9.00 | )%(5) | | | 54.22 | %(6) | | | (59.57 | )% | | | (3.70 | )% | | | 149.86 | % | | | 36.71 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 119,430 | | | $ | 181,264 | | | $ | 132,493 | | | $ | 450,058 | | | $ | 229,641 | | | $ | 45,097 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.44 | %(7) | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.52 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.27 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.16 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | 1.33 | %(8) | | | 1.25 | %(8) | | | 1.29 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | 1.25 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.92 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.46 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.77 | )%(8) | | | (0.85 | )%(8) | | | (0.80 | )%(8) | | | (0.23 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 59 | %(5) | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 99 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.19 | % | | | (0.49 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Inception Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 6.76 | | | $ | 4.42 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 16.45 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | $ | 7.10 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 2.40 | | | | (6.48 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 11.41 | | | | 2.56 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | (6.56 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 11.25 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 6.14 | | | $ | 6.76 | | | $ | 4.42 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 16.45 | | | $ | 7.65 | | |
Total Return | | | (9.17 | )%(4)(5) | | | 52.94 | %(4)(6) | | | (59.76 | )%(4) | | | (4.17 | )%(4) | | | 148.82 | %(7) | | | 35.91 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 513 | | | $ | 656 | | | $ | 623 | | | $ | 1,874 | | | $ | 2,543 | | | $ | 1,218 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.47 | %(8) | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.32 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.15 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.84 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.82 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.85 | %(9) | | | 1.85 | %(9) | | | 1.84 | %(9) | | | 1.84 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.85 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | 1.84 | %(9) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.49 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.12 | )%(9)(10) | | | (1.28 | )%(9) | | | (1.36 | )%(9) | | | (1.43 | )%(9) | | | (0.78 | )%(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 59 | %(5) | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 99 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(7) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes and as such differs from the total return presented in the Investment Overview.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.85 | % | | | (1.15 | )% | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Inception Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 4.93 | | | $ | 12.31 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 8.24 | | | $ | 7.55 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 2.69 | | | | (7.26 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 12.28 | | | | 2.73 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 2.61 | | | | (7.37 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 12.06 | | | | 2.63 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 6.84 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 4.93 | | | $ | 12.31 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 8.24 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (9.28 | )%(5) | | | 52.94 | %(6) | | | (59.90 | )% | | | (4.37 | )% | | | 147.97 | % | | | 35.48 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 8,509 | | | $ | 11,076 | | | $ | 8,490 | | | $ | 31,148 | | | $ | 12,494 | | | $ | 688 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.26 | %(7) | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.75 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.09 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.02 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.10 | %(8) | | | 2.05 | %(8) | | | 2.07 | %(8) | | | 2.09 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.10 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | 2.07 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.73 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.31 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.53 | )%(8) | | | (1.55 | )%(8) | | | (1.61 | )%(8) | | | (0.99 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 59 | %(5) | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 99 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.05 | % | | | (1.34 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Inception Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.49 | | | $ | 8.08 | | | $ | 19.99 | | | $ | 25.73 | | | $ | 11.29 | | | $ | 9.69 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (1.07 | ) | | | 4.43 | | | | (11.83 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 16.97 | | | | 3.53 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 4.41 | | | | (11.87 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 16.89 | | | | 3.54 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (4.89 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.39 | | | $ | 12.49 | | | $ | 8.08 | | | $ | 19.99 | | | $ | 25.73 | | | $ | 11.29 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | (8.81 | )%(6) | | | 54.58 | %(7) | | | (59.39 | )% | | | (3.29 | )% | | | 150.79 | % | | | 37.04 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 44,539 | | | $ | 60,470 | | | $ | 39,302 | | | $ | 141,933 | | | $ | 154,023 | | | $ | 64,712 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.11 | %(8) | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.15 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.93 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.90 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.93 | %(9) | | | 0.93 | %(9) | | | 0.92 | %(9) | | | 0.92 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.93 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | 0.92 | %(9) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.57 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.20 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.37 | )%(9) | | | (0.44 | )%(9) | | | (0.49 | )%(9) | | | 0.12 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 59 | %(6) | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 99 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.93 | % | | | (0.23 | )% | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these Consolidated financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Inception Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of small capitalization companies.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Inception Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have
been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $8,656,000 or approximately 2.66% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a reputable broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward
rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
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• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Biotechnology | | $ | 18,302 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,302 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 24,038 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,038 | | |
Chemicals | | | 379 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 379 | | |
Financial Services | | | 23,954 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,954 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 1,073 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,073 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 19,638 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,638 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 10,729 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,729 | | |
Household Durables | | | 1,979 | | | | 4,397 | | | | — | | | | 6,376 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 42,978 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42,978 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 11,948 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,948 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 13,558 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,558 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 16,420 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,420 | | |
Media | | | 4,272 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,272 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 561 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 561 | | |
Passenger Airlines | | | 1,614 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,614 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | 10,520 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,520 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,741 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,741 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 2,932 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,932 | | |
Software | | | 58,519 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 58,519 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 34,846 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34,846 | | |
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | $ | 1,442 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,442 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 1,927 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,927 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 303,370 | | | | 4,397 | | | | — | | | | 307,767 | | |
Preferred Stocks | |
Health Care Technology | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,871 | | | | 4,871 | | |
Software | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,926 | | | | 2,926 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,797 | | | | 7,797 | | |
Investment Company | | | 8,647 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,647 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 400 | | | | — | | | | 400 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 8,359 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,359 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 1,199 | | | | — | | | | 1,199 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 8,359 | | | | 1,199 | | | | — | | | | 9,558 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 320,376 | | | $ | 5,996 | † | | $ | 7,797 | | | $ | 334,169 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
| | Preferred Stocks (000) | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 8,692 | | |
Purchases | | | — | | |
Sales | | | — | | |
Transfers in | | | — | | |
Transfers out | | | — | | |
Corporate actions | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (895 | ) | |
Realized gains (losses) | | | — | | |
Ending Balance | | $ | 7,797 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of June 30, 2024 | | $ | (895 | ) | |
The following table presents additional information about valuation techniques and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of June 30, 2024. Various valuation techniques were used in the valuation of certain investments and weighted based on the level of significance.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund calculated the weighted averages of the unobservable inputs relative to each investment's fair value as of June 30, 2024:
| | Fair Value at June 30, 2024 (000) | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Range/ Weighted Average | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input* | |
| Preferred Stocks
| | | $ | 7,797 | | | Discounted Cash Flow
| | Weighted Average Cost of Capital Perpetual Growth Rate | | | 14.5%–17.5%/15.9% 3.0%–4.0%/3.5% | | | Decrease Increase | |
| | | | | | Market Comparable Companies | | Enterprise Value/ Revenue | | | 0.8x–21.7x/3.6x | | | Increase | |
| | | | | | | | Discount for Lack of Marketability | | | 9.0%–19.0%/15.3% | | | Decrease | |
| | | | | | Comparable Transactions | | Enterprise Value/Revenue | | | 1.7x–15.2x/5.4x | | | Increase | |
* Represents the expected directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase in the corresponding input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
5. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from
mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium received by the Fund. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 400 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative
contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | (745 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Loss on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | 65 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 400 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received(b) (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 182 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (182 | ) | | $ | 0 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | 218 | | | | — | | | | (218 | ) | | | 0 | | |
Total | | $ | 400 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (400 | ) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) In some instances, the actual collateral received may be more than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 361,088,000 | | |
6. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company
("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 6,223 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,223 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $5,511,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $989,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 Days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 5,511 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,511 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 5,511 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,511 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,511 | | |
7. Restricted Securities: The Fund invests in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term "restricted securities" refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Fund may have difficulty disposing of such assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price. In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Fund, where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund can sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and the acquirer of the securities. The Fund would, in either case, bear market risks during that period. Restricted securities are identified in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
8. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee, on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class L shares, Class C shares and Class R6 shares, which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
9. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements
is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
10. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
11. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 bilion | | Next $500 million | | Next $500 million | | Over $2 billion | |
| 0.92 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.74% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class L shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.93% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $329,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $4,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to
Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $225,039,000 and $310,780,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $10,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 18,691 | | | $ | 172,916 | | | $ | 183,248 | | | $ | 240 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,359 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred approximately $1,000 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 936 | | | $ | 108 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, primarily due to net operating loss, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 2,858 | | | $ | (2,858 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $477,764,000 and $465,858,000 respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
Qualified late year losses are capital losses and specified ordinary losses, including currency losses, incurred after October 31 but within the taxable year that, if elected, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund intends to
defer to January 1, 2024 for U.S. federal income tax purposes the following losses:
Qualified Late Year Ordinary Losses (000) | | Post-October Capital Losses (000) | |
$ | 1,024 | | | $ | — | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 72.0%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the three-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. When a fund's management fee and/or its total expense ratio are higher than its peers, the Board and the Adviser discuss the reasons for this and, where appropriate, they discuss possible waivers and/or caps. The Board noted that the Fund's contractual management fee was higher than its peer group average, the actual management fee was lower than its peer group average and the total expense ratio was higher than but close to its peer group average. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
International Advantage Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
International Advantage Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.0%) | |
Canada (13.4%) | |
Brookfield Corp. | | | 2,008,953 | | | $ | 83,452 | | |
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP | | | 1,887,789 | | | | 51,801 | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. (See Note G) (a)(b) | | | 3,868,021 | | | | 50,013 | | |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | | | 1,430,218 | | | | 112,636 | | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (b) | | | 1,564,311 | | | | 103,323 | | |
| | | 401,225 | | |
Denmark (9.0%) | |
DSV AS | | | 1,359,955 | | | | 208,751 | | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | | | 426,797 | | | | 61,068 | | |
| | | 269,819 | | |
France (14.9%) | |
Hermes International | | | 111,180 | | | | 256,784 | | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 102,673 | | | | 45,193 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 85,934 | | | | 65,979 | | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 314,266 | | | | 75,344 | | |
| | | 443,300 | | |
Hong Kong (2.0%) | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 8,963,300 | | | | 60,643 | | |
India (8.1%) | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 4,757,036 | | | | 96,064 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 3,514,864 | | | | 101,263 | | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 1,073,550 | | | | 43,750 | | |
| | | 241,077 | | |
Italy (6.9%) | |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | | 1,670,698 | | | | 15,818 | | |
Moncler SpA | | | 3,118,144 | | | | 191,279 | | |
| | | 207,097 | | |
Japan (5.1%) | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 346,700 | | | | 151,743 | | |
Netherlands (9.0%) | |
Adyen NV(b) | | | 71,717 | | | | 85,177 | | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 178,507 | | | | 181,928 | | |
| | | 267,105 | | |
Sweden (2.8%) | |
Evolution AB | | | 793,594 | | | | 82,605 | | |
Switzerland (6.7%) | |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (Registered) | | | 393 | | | | 45,302 | | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, Class A (Registered) | | | 254,926 | | | | 39,841 | | |
Straumann Holding AG (Registered) | | | 940,411 | | | | 116,083 | | |
| | | 201,226 | | |
Taiwan (5.4%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 5,398,000 | | | | 159,930 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United Kingdom (4.7%) | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 708,936 | | | $ | 84,065 | | |
Rightmove PLC | | | 8,182,213 | | | | 55,230 | | |
| | | 139,295 | | |
United States (11.0%) | |
Birkenstock Holding PLC (b) | | | 1,001,137 | | | | 54,472 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (b) | | | 88,840 | | | | 146,000 | | |
Spotify Technology SA (b) | | | 409,894 | | | | 128,620 | | |
| | | 329,092 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,249,544) | | | 2,954,157 | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.6%) | |
Investment Company (1.6%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $46,217) | | | 46,216,624 | | | | 46,217 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.0%)‡ | |
Investment Company (0.0%)‡ | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 875,574 | | | | 876 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.0%)‡ | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $166; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $170) | | $ | 166 | | | | 166 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $77; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $78) | | | 77 | | | | 77 | | |
| | | 243 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $1,119) | | | 1,119 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $47,336) | | | 47,336 | | |
Total Investments (100.6%) (Cost $2,296,880) including $14,496 of Securities Loaned (c)(d) | | | 3,001,493 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.6%) | | | (18,368 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 2,983,125 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(b) Non-income producing security.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
International Advantage Portfolio
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $2,122,577,000 and 71.2%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $847,467,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $142,854,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $704,613,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 40.9 | % | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 23.4 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 11.4 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 7.0 | | |
Banks | | | 6.6 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 5.6 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 5.1 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Advantage Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $2,157,968) | | $ | 2,904,387 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $138,912) | | | 97,106 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $2,296,880) | | | 3,001,493 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $923) | | | 919 | | |
Cash | | | 964 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 22,514 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 4,058 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 1,694 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1,658 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 122 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 18 | | |
Other Assets | | | 230 | | |
Total Assets | | | 3,033,670 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 36,632 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 5,857 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 3,637 | | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 1,942 | | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 1,119 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 550 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 93 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 200 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 128 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 70 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 12 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 46 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 19 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 1 | | |
Other Liabilities | | | 234 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 50,545 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,983,125 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 2,804,854 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 178,271 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,983,125 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Advantage Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,445,171 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 106,050,953 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 23.06 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 336,602 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 15,016,870 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.41 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.24 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 23.65 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 427 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 20,182 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 21.14 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,891 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 670,184 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 20.73 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 187,034 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 8,077,413 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 23.16 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 14,496 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Advantage Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $2,912 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 20,312 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 1,782 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 501 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 22,595 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 12,075 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1,347 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 275 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 9 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 1,262 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 453 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 2 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 80 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 239 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 96 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 85 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 62 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 5 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 4 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 36 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 21 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 84 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 16,139 | | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (66 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 16,072 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 6,523 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $3,675 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 205,732 | | |
Investments in Affiliates | | | (1,837 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | 49 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 203,944 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Decrease in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $5,684) | | | (134,670 | ) | |
Investments in Affiliates | | | 6,218 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (280 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (128,732 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 75,212 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 81,735 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
International Advantage Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 6,523 | | | $ | 6,823 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 203,944 | | | | (276,070 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (128,732 | ) | | | 786,283 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 81,735 | | | | 517,036 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (1,347 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (306 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (1,653 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 246,212 | | | | 700,852 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,319 | | |
Redeemed | | | (493,284 | ) | | | (893,543 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 21,594 | | | | 131,644 | | |
Redeemed | | | (69,813 | ) | | | (207,529 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Redeemed | | | (4 | ) | | | (52 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 154 | | | | 993 | | |
Redeemed | | | (5,771 | ) | | | (6,747 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 12,468 | | | | 99,191 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 223 | | |
Redeemed | | | (25,462 | ) | | | (47,200 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (313,906 | ) | | | (220,849 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (232,171 | ) | | | 294,534 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 3,215,296 | | | | 2,920,762 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 2,983,125 | | | $ | 3,215,296 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 10,624 | | | | 32,920 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 59 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (21,341 | ) | | | (41,998 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (10,717 | ) | | | (9,019 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 959 | | | | 6,446 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (3,107 | ) | | | (10,212 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (2,148 | ) | | | (3,766 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (— | @) | | | (2 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 7 | | | | 51 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (277 | ) | | | (349 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (270 | ) | | | (298 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 534 | | | | 4,554 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 10 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,092 | ) | | | (2,238 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (558 | ) | | | 2,326 | | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Advantage Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 22.48 | | | $ | 19.00 | | | $ | 30.30 | | | $ | 27.05 | | | $ | 20.45 | | | $ | 15.74 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.06 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.53 | | | | 3.44 | | | | (10.43 | ) | | | 3.63 | | | | 6.68 | | | | 4.67 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.58 | | | | 3.49 | | | | (10.43 | ) | | | 3.55 | | | | 6.61 | | | | 4.73 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.06 | | | $ | 22.48 | | | $ | 19.00 | | | $ | 30.30 | | | $ | 27.05 | | | $ | 20.45 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 2.58 | %(5) | | | 18.38 | %(6) | | | (34.46 | )% | | | 13.16 | % | | | 32.33 | % | | | 30.09 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,445,171 | | | $ | 2,625,192 | | | $ | 2,390,415 | | | $ | 5,419,831 | | | $ | 3,841,122 | | | $ | 1,900,219 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.03 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.99 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.97 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.01 | %(8) | | | 0.97 | %(8) | | | 0.98 | %(8) | | | 0.98 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.98 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.45 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.24 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | (0.28 | )%(8) | | | (0.31 | )%(8) | | | 0.32 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 13 | %(5) | | | 32 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.22 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Advantage Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.89 | | | $ | 18.54 | | | $ | 29.69 | | | $ | 26.58 | | | $ | 20.16 | | | $ | 15.56 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.01 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.50 | | | | 3.36 | | | | (10.22 | ) | | | 3.58 | | | | 6.56 | | | | 4.61 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.52 | | | | 3.35 | | | | (10.28 | ) | | | 3.41 | | | | 6.43 | | | | 4.62 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.41 | | | $ | 21.89 | | | $ | 18.54 | | | $ | 29.69 | | | $ | 26.58 | | | $ | 20.16 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 2.42 | %(5) | | | 18.07 | %(6) | | | (34.66 | )% | | | 12.87 | % | | | 31.90 | % | | | 29.72 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 336,602 | | | $ | 375,712 | | | $ | 388,125 | | | $ | 776,662 | | | $ | 589,317 | | | $ | 379,237 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.29 | %(7) | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.30 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.29 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.25 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.30 | %(8) | | | 1.26 | %(8) | | | 1.27 | %(8) | | | 1.28 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.27 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.14 | %(7)(8) | | | (0.03 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.27 | )%(8) | | | (0.57 | )%(8) | | | (0.60 | )%(8) | | | 0.04 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 13 | %(5) | | | 32 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.26 | % | | | (0.04 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Advantage Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 20.70 | | | $ | 17.64 | | | $ | 28.46 | | | $ | 25.64 | | | $ | 19.56 | | | $ | 15.18 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.48 | | | | 3.18 | | | | (9.77 | ) | | | 3.44 | | | | 6.33 | | | | 4.49 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.44 | | | | 3.06 | | | | (9.95 | ) | | | 3.12 | | | | 6.09 | | | | 4.40 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 21.14 | | | $ | 20.70 | | | $ | 17.64 | | | $ | 28.46 | | | $ | 25.64 | | | $ | 19.56 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 2.13 | %(5) | | | 17.35 | %(6) | | | (35.00 | )% | | | 12.21 | % | | | 31.14 | % | | | 29.01 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 427 | | | $ | 421 | | | $ | 403 | | | $ | 279 | | | $ | 350 | | | $ | 226 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.15 | %(7) | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.59 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.82 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | 1.84 | %(8) | | | 1.83 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.84 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.41 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.61 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.93 | )%(8) | | | (1.16 | )%(8) | | | (1.17 | )%(8) | | | (0.48 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 13 | %(5) | | | 32 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.84 | % | | | (0.63 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Advantage Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 20.31 | | | $ | 17.33 | | | $ | 28.03 | | | $ | 25.29 | | | $ | 19.31 | | | $ | 15.02 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.48 | | | | 3.12 | | | | (9.63 | ) | | | 3.39 | | | | 6.25 | | | | 4.43 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.42 | | | | 2.98 | | | | (9.83 | ) | | | 3.04 | | | | 5.99 | | | | 4.31 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.73 | | | $ | 20.31 | | | $ | 17.33 | | | $ | 28.03 | | | $ | 25.29 | | | $ | 19.31 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 2.07 | %(5) | | | 17.20 | %(6) | | | (35.11 | )% | | | 12.06 | % | | | 31.03 | % | | | 28.72 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 13,891 | | | $ | 19,092 | | | $ | 21,455 | | | $ | 42,922 | | | $ | 24,926 | | | $ | 18,180 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.01 | %(7) | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | N/A | | | | 2.03 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.01 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.94 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.01 | %(8) | | | 1.96 | %(8) | | | 1.97 | %(8) | | | 2.01 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.97 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.58 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.73 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.02 | )%(8) | | | (1.27 | )%(8) | | | (1.29 | )%(8) | | | (0.69 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 13 | %(5) | | | 32 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.96 | % | | | (0.75 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Advantage Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 22.57 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 30.38 | | | $ | 27.09 | | | $ | 20.46 | | | $ | 15.75 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.05 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.53 | | | | 3.46 | | | | (10.43 | ) | | | 3.65 | | | | 6.70 | | | | 4.69 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.59 | | | | 3.53 | | | | (10.43 | ) | | | 3.59 | | | | 6.64 | | | | 4.74 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.16 | | | $ | 22.57 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 30.38 | | | $ | 27.09 | | | $ | 20.46 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 2.61 | %(6) | | | 18.54 | %(7) | | | (34.40 | )% | | | 13.29 | % | | | 32.46 | % | | | 30.14 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 187,034 | | | $ | 194,879 | | | $ | 120,364 | | | $ | 273,564 | | | $ | 98,182 | | | $ | 774 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.89 | %(8) | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | N/A | | | | 3.28 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.89 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.86 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.89 | %(9) | | | 0.87 | %(9) | | | 0.89 | %(9) | | | 0.93 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.89 | %(9) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.54 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.35 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.01 | %(9) | | | (0.19 | )%(9) | | | (0.26 | )%(9) | | | 0.24 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 13 | %(6) | | | 32 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 15 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.33 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the International Advantage Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, International Advantage Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated
portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented 0% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company ("MSIM Company") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional
Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | $ | — | | | $ | 208,751 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 208,751 | | |
Banks | | | 101,263 | | | | 96,064 | | | | — | | | | 197,327 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 15,818 | | | | — | | | | 15,818 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 146,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 146,000 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 83,452 | | | | 84,065 | | | | — | | | | 167,517 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | — | | | | 75,344 | | | | — | | | | 75,344 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 151,743 | | | | — | | | | 151,743 | | |
Entertainment | | | 128,620 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 128,620 | | |
Financial Services | | | — | | | | 85,177 | | | | — | | | | 85,177 | | |
Food Products | | | — | | | | 45,302 | | | | — | | | | 45,302 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 112,636 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112,636 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 116,083 | | | | — | | | | 116,083 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | — | | | | 82,605 | | | | — | | | | 82,605 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 103,323 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 103,323 | | |
Insurance | | | — | | | | 60,643 | | | | — | | | | 60,643 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 55,230 | | | | — | | | | 55,230 | | |
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Multi-Utilities | | $ | 51,801 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,801 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | — | | | | 45,193 | | | | — | | | | 45,193 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 61,068 | | | | — | | | | 61,068 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 341,858 | | | | — | | | | 341,858 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 104,485 | | | | 597,633 | | | | — | | | | 702,118 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 831,580 | | | | 2,122,577 | | | | — | | | | 2,954,157 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 47,093 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47,093 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 243 | | | | — | | | | 243 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 47,093 | | | | 243 | | | | — | | | | 47,336 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 878,673 | | | $ | 2,122,820 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,001,493 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange
rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
5. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 14,496 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (14,496 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $1,119,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $14,016,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,119 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,119 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 1,119 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,119 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,119 | | |
6. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
7. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
8. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.76% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class L shares, 2.10% for Class C shares and 0.95%
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $1,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $9,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $397,380,000 and $656,070,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $66,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
The Fund may invest in affiliated entities, deemed to be affiliates as a result of the Fund owning five percent or more of the entity's voting securities.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company/Issuer | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 101,333 | | | $ | 325,551 | | | $ | 379,791 | | | $ | 1,782 | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. | | | 47,171 | | | | — | | | | 1,539 | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 148,504 | | | $ | 325,551 | | | $ | 381,330 | | | $ | 1,782 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company/Issuer (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 47,093 | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. | | | (1,837 | ) | | | 6,218 | | | | 50,013 | | |
Total | | $ | (1,837 | ) | | $ | 6,218 | | | $ | 97,106 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred approximately $7,000 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an
affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable,
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 1,653 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 130,876 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a prior year tax return adjustment, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | (479 | ) | | $ | 479 | | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 3,517 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $54,799,000 and $642,664,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability
will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 67.7%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the three-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. When a fund's management fee and/or its total expense ratio are higher than its peers, the Board and the Adviser discuss the reasons for this and, where appropriate, they discuss possible waivers and/or caps. The Board noted that the Fund's contractual management fee was higher than but close to its peer group average and the actual management fee and total expense ratio were higher than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was competitive with its peer group average; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were acceptable.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
International Equity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (97.9%) | |
Australia (1.3%) | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. | | | 501,122 | | | $ | 16,595 | | |
Belgium (1.2%) | |
KBC Group NV | | | 217,415 | | | | 15,320 | | |
Canada (6.1%) | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 406,300 | | | | 26,575 | | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 13,309 | | | | 38,348 | | |
Tourmaline Oil Corp. | | | 325,468 | | | | 14,762 | | |
| | | 79,685 | | |
China (0.8%) | |
Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class H (a)(b) | | | 1,676,000 | | | | 11,148 | | |
Denmark (4.0%) | |
Carlsberg AS Series B | | | 232,732 | | | | 27,940 | | |
Tryg AS | | | 1,096,356 | | | | 23,954 | | |
| | | 51,894 | | |
Finland (2.2%) | |
Kone OYJ, Class B | | | 574,525 | | | | 28,486 | | |
France (11.9%) | |
AXA SA | | | 338,987 | | | | 11,109 | | |
Capgemini SE | | | 109,091 | | | | 21,670 | | |
Legrand SA | | | 271,219 | | | | 26,920 | | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 29,276 | | | | 12,886 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 23,412 | | | | 17,975 | | |
Pernod Ricard SA | | | 140,572 | | | | 19,180 | | |
Safran SA | | | 104,581 | | | | 22,041 | | |
Sanofi SA | | | 238,710 | | | | 23,022 | | |
| | | 154,803 | | |
Germany (12.3%) | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 108,211 | | | | 22,118 | | |
Deutsche Post AG (Registered) | | | 457,121 | | | | 18,562 | | |
Infineon Technologies AG | | | 791,743 | | | | 29,057 | | |
Merck KGaA | | | 91,135 | | | | 15,072 | | |
QIAGEN NV (b) | | | 738,665 | | | | 30,520 | | |
SAP SE | | | 223,480 | | | | 44,892 | | |
| | | 160,221 | | |
Hong Kong (1.7%) | |
AIA Group Ltd. (a) | | | 3,332,600 | | | | 22,548 | | |
Italy (1.8%) | |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | | 1,326,367 | | | | 12,557 | | |
Moncler SpA | | | 181,530 | | | | 11,136 | | |
| | | 23,693 | | |
Japan (5.2%) | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 113,700 | | | | 13,296 | | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 15,600 | | | | 6,828 | | |
Kyocera Corp. | | | 857,700 | | | | 9,892 | | |
SMC Corp. | | | 37,800 | | | | 18,010 | | |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 242,300 | | | | 20,649 | | |
| | | 68,675 | | |
Korea, Republic of (1.9%) | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 423,422 | | | | 24,920 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Netherlands (4.0%) | |
Heineken NV | | | 241,781 | | | $ | 23,391 | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 959,657 | | | | 28,548 | | |
| | | 51,939 | | |
Singapore (2.0%) | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 981,110 | | | | 25,841 | | |
Sweden (5.5%) | |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | | | 457,951 | | | | 8,599 | | |
Boliden AB | | | 314,803 | | | | 10,124 | | |
Epiroc AB, Class A | | | 801,578 | | | | 16,062 | | |
Evolution AB | | | 124,985 | | | | 13,010 | | |
Hexagon AB, Class B | | | 2,150,030 | | | | 24,362 | | |
| | | 72,157 | | |
Switzerland (4.4%) | |
Alcon, Inc. | | | 95,142 | | | | 8,457 | | |
Novartis AG (Registered) | | | 143,905 | | | | 15,322 | | |
Roche Holding AG (Genusschein) | | | 87,755 | | | | 24,313 | | |
UBS Group AG (Registered) (b) | | | 310,635 | | | | 9,124 | | |
| | | 57,216 | | |
Taiwan (1.9%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 141,594 | | | | 24,610 | | |
United Kingdom (29.7%) | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 735,696 | | | | 23,248 | | |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | 519,191 | | | | 16,211 | | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 242,496 | | | | 37,740 | | |
BP PLC | | | 5,090,147 | | | | 30,647 | | |
British American Tobacco PLC | | | 595,710 | | | | 18,300 | | |
Experian PLC | | | 358,868 | | | | 16,672 | | |
Haleon PLC | | | 7,139,677 | | | | 29,049 | | |
Halma PLC | | | 934,425 | | | | 31,851 | | |
Hiscox Ltd. | | | 1,434,496 | | | | 20,822 | | |
NatWest Group PLC | | | 4,588,682 | | | | 18,052 | | |
Prudential PLC | | | 1,617,076 | | | | 14,662 | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 397,607 | | | | 21,510 | | |
RELX PLC (Euronext NV) | | | 429,498 | | | | 19,655 | | |
RELX PLC (LSE) | | | 378,570 | | | | 17,346 | | |
Rightmove PLC | | | 2,963,429 | | | | 20,003 | | |
Shell PLC | | | 1,093,383 | | | | 39,218 | | |
St. James's Place PLC | | | 1,748,028 | | | | 12,012 | | |
| | | 386,998 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $949,297) | | | 1,276,749 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Canada (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (b) (Cost $—) | | | 18,454 | | | | — | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
International Equity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (1.2%) | |
Investment Company (1.2%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $15,322) | | | 15,321,866 | | | $ | 15,322 | | |
Total Investments (99.1%) (Cost $964,619) (c)(d) | | | 1,292,071 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.9%) | | | 12,004 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 1,304,075 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $1,172,454,000 and 89.9%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $346,588,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $19,136,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $327,452,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Euronext NV Euronext Amsterdam Stock Market.
LSE London Stock Exchange.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 52.4 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 9.0 | | |
Beverages | | | 7.4 | | |
Insurance | | | 7.0 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 6.5 | | |
Software | | | 6.5 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 5.7 | | |
Machinery | | | 5.5 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Equity Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $949,297) | | $ | 1,276,749 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $15,322) | | | 15,322 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $964,619) | | | 1,292,071 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $6,532) | | | 6,529 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 8,374 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 5,423 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 943 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 142 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 41 | | |
Other Assets | | | 97 | | |
Total Assets | | | 1,313,620 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 6,549 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 2,410 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 176 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 8 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 173 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 88 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 45 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 39 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 11 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 37 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 9,545 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,304,075 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 883,070 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 421,005 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,304,075 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Equity Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,095,221 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 77,580,098 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.12 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 41,429 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,908,884 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.24 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.79 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 15.03 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,857 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 280,126 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.77 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,038 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 77,296 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.43 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 162,530 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 11,521,304 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.11 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
5
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Equity Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $2,304 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 22,428 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 430 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 22,858 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 5,265 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 547 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 21 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 526 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 87 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 80 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 53 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 14 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 5 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 29 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 25 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 8 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 38 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 6,719 | | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (336 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (73 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (16 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 6,291 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 16,567 | | |
Realized Gain: | |
Investments Sold | | | 101,765 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | 22 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 101,787 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (67,973 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (305 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (68,278 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 33,509 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 50,076 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
6
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
International Equity Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 16,567 | | | $ | 21,603 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 101,787 | | | | 25,729 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (68,278 | ) | | | 164,765 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 50,076 | | | | 212,097 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (46,352 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1,036 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (134 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (37 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (10,417 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (57,976 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 48,798 | | | | 347,460 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 46,225 | | |
Redeemed | | | (74,886 | ) | | | (145,138 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 373 | | | | 1,776 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,009 | | |
Redeemed | | | (3,997 | ) | | | (326,077 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 133 | | |
Redeemed | | | (120 | ) | | | (287 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 32 | | | | 90 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 37 | | |
Redeemed | | | (133 | ) | | | (239 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 5,215 | | | | 25,604 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 9,991 | | |
Redeemed | | | (88,430 | ) | | | (69,924 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (113,148 | ) | | | (109,340 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (63,072 | ) | | | 44,781 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,367,147 | | | | 1,322,366 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 1,304,075 | | | $ | 1,367,147 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
International Equity Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 3,555 | | | | 25,814 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3,489 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (5,386 | ) | | | (10,954 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1,831 | ) | | | 18,349 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 27 | | | | 135 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 75 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (288 | ) | | | (24,428 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (261 | ) | | | (24,218 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 10 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (9 | ) | | | (22 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (9 | ) | | | (12 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2 | | | | 7 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (10 | ) | | | (19 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (8 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 385 | | | | 1,911 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 755 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (6,583 | ) | | | (5,170 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (6,198 | ) | | | (2,504 | ) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Equity Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.58 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 15.22 | | | $ | 16.20 | | | $ | 14.74 | | | $ | 13.49 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.28 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.37 | | | | 1.82 | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.47 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.04 | | | | (2.17 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 2.75 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.12 | | | $ | 13.58 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 15.22 | | | $ | 16.20 | | | $ | 14.74 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.98 | %(4) | | | 16.91 | %(5) | | | (14.18 | )% | | | 4.19 | % | | | 11.42 | % | | | 20.37 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,095,221 | | | $ | 1,078,331 | | | $ | 741,596 | | | $ | 1,531,709 | | | $ | 1,658,464 | | | $ | 1,539,709 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.02 | %(6) | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.94 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.53 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.63 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.76 | %(7) | | | 1.70 | %(7) | | | 1.28 | %(7) | | | 1.86 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.62 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Equity Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.15 | | | $ | 14.67 | | | $ | 13.42 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.24 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.37 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (2.25 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.46 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.97 | | | | (2.19 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 2.70 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.24 | | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.15 | | | $ | 14.67 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.79 | %(4) | | | 16.38 | %(5) | | | (14.37 | )% | | | 4.07 | % | | | 11.00 | % | | | 20.11 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 41,429 | | | $ | 43,492 | | | $ | 330,721 | | | $ | 58,739 | | | $ | 60,346 | | | $ | 212,578 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.29 | %(6) | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.25 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.27 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7) | | | 1.23 | %(7) | | | 1.07 | %(7) | | | 1.30 | %(7) | | | 1.25 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.25 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.20 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.28 | %(7) | | | 0.50 | %(7) | | | 1.57 | %(7) | | | 0.80 | %(7) | | | 1.62 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Equity Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.30 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 14.93 | | | $ | 15.91 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 13.28 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.15 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.36 | | | | 1.77 | | | | (2.33 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.44 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.87 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 2.59 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.77 | | | $ | 13.30 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 14.93 | | | $ | 15.91 | | | $ | 14.50 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.53 | %(4) | | | 15.80 | %(5) | | | (14.86 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | | | 10.40 | % | | | 19.48 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,857 | | | $ | 3,843 | | | $ | 3,579 | | | $ | 5,394 | | | $ | 5,513 | | | $ | 5,888 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.81 | %(6) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.79 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.80 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.79 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.80 | %(7) | | | 1.79 | %(7) | | | 1.80 | %(7) | | | 1.78 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.78 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.68 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.78 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.77 | %(7) | | | 0.88 | %(7) | | | 0.41 | %(7) | | | 1.06 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.80 | % | | | 0.77 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Equity Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.98 | | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | 14.63 | | | $ | 15.64 | | | $ | 14.26 | | | $ | 13.08 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.36 | | | | 1.73 | | | | (2.28 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 2.41 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.45 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (2.22 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.51 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.43 | | | $ | 12.98 | | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | 14.63 | | | $ | 15.64 | | | $ | 14.26 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.47 | %(4) | | | 15.56 | %(5) | | | (15.12 | )% | | | 3.02 | % | | | 10.17 | % | | | 19.18 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,038 | | | $ | 1,109 | | | $ | 1,098 | | | $ | 929 | | | $ | 776 | | | $ | 674 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.28 | %(6) | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.35 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.05 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.04 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.05 | %(7) | | | 2.05 | %(7) | | | 2.05 | %(7) | | | 2.05 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.05 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.43 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.53 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.48 | %(7) | | | 0.58 | %(7) | | | 0.15 | %(7) | | | 0.73 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.05 | % | | | 0.52 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Equity Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.57 | | | $ | 12.13 | | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 16.19 | | | $ | 14.74 | | | $ | 13.48 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.29 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.36 | | | | 1.82 | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.48 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.04 | | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 2.77 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (1.51 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.11 | | | $ | 13.57 | | | $ | 12.13 | | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 16.19 | | | $ | 14.74 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 3.98 | %(5) | | | 16.96 | %(6) | | | (14.14 | )% | | | 4.24 | % | | | 11.39 | % | | | 20.42 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 162,530 | | | $ | 240,372 | | | $ | 245,372 | | | $ | 453,413 | | | $ | 468,152 | | | $ | 456,618 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.92 | %(7) | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.91 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.90 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.92 | %(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.91 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.57 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.67 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.67 | %(8) | | | 1.76 | %(8) | | | 1.31 | %(8) | | | 1.94 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(5) | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.91 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the International Equity Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean
between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited ("MSIM Limited") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value
of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,041 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,041 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | — | | | | 18,562 | | | | — | | | | 18,562 | | |
Banks | | | — | | | | 59,213 | | | | — | | | | 59,213 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 94,216 | | | | — | | | | 94,216 | | |
Capital Markets | | | — | | | | 43,254 | | | | — | | | | 43,254 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | — | | | | 26,920 | | | | — | | | | 26,920 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 72,933 | | | | — | | | | 72,933 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 28,548 | | | | — | | | | 28,548 | | |
Food Products | | | — | | | | 16,211 | | | | — | | | | 16,211 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 21,753 | | | | — | | | | 21,753 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | — | | | | 29,605 | | | | — | | | | 29,605 | | |
Household Durables | | | — | | | | 20,649 | | | | — | | | | 20,649 | | |
Household Products | | | — | | | | 21,510 | | | | — | | | | 21,510 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Information Technology Services | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,670 | | |
Insurance | | | — | | | | 93,095 | | | | — | | | | 93,095 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 20,003 | | | | — | | | | 20,003 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | — | | | | 30,520 | | | | — | | | | 30,520 | | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 71,157 | | | | — | | | | 71,157 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 26,575 | | | | 33,372 | | | | — | | | | 59,947 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 14,762 | | | | 69,865 | | | | — | | | | 84,627 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | — | | | | 41,935 | | | | — | | | | 41,935 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 115,469 | | | | — | | | | 115,469 | | |
Professional Services | | | — | | | | 53,673 | | | | — | | | | 53,673 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 24,610 | | | | 29,057 | | | | — | | | | 53,667 | | |
Software | | | 38,348 | | | | 44,892 | | | | — | | | | 83,240 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | — | | | | 24,920 | | | | — | | | | 24,920 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 29,111 | | | | — | | | | 29,111 | | |
Tobacco | | | — | | | | 18,300 | | | | — | | | | 18,300 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 104,295 | | | | 1,172,454 | | | | — | | | | 1,276,749 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | —† | | | | — | | | | —† | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 15,322 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,322 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 119,617 | | | $ | 1,172,454 | † | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,292,071 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the
effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $3 billion | | Over $3 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.95% for Class I shares, 1.30% for Class A shares, 1.80% for Class L shares, 2.05% for Class C shares and 0.91% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $73,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $339,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $282,616,000 and $375,170,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $16,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 24,332 | | | $ | 120,784 | | | $ | 129,794 | | | $ | 430 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,322 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for
tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 40,051 | | | $ | 17,925 | | | $ | 19,173 | | | $ | 76,828 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a distribution in excess of current earnings, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 2,050 | | | $ | (2,050 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
Qualified late year losses are capital losses and specified ordinary losses, including currency losses, incurred after October 31 but within the taxable year that, if elected, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund intends to defer to January 1, 2024 for U.S. federal income tax purposes the following losses:
Qualified Late Year Ordinary Losses (000) | | Post- October Capital Losses (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 5,365 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 75.4%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were higher than but close to its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
International Opportunity
Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (99.2%) | |
Argentina (1.0%) | |
Globant SA (a) | | | 55,137 | | | $ | 9,829 | | |
Brazil (4.3%) | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 3,138,090 | | | | 40,450 | | |
Canada (5.9%) | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | | 534,539 | | | | 6,912 | | |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | | | 165,326 | | | | 13,020 | | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 527,694 | | | | 34,854 | | |
| | | 54,786 | | |
China (13.0%) | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 99,631 | | | | 20,074 | | |
Meituan, Class B (a)(c) | | | 3,257,120 | | | | 46,298 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (c) | | | 305,600 | | | | 14,498 | | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 866,395 | | | | 40,720 | | |
| | | 121,590 | | |
Denmark (5.4%) | |
DSV AS | | | 326,467 | | | | 50,112 | | |
France (4.6%) | |
Hermes International | | | 18,841 | | | | 43,516 | | |
India (12.8%) | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 1,279,033 | | | | 19,383 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 1,875,170 | | | | 37,868 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 1,448,103 | | | | 41,720 | | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 507,415 | | | | 20,678 | | |
| | | 119,649 | | |
Italy (4.3%) | |
Moncler SpA | | | 658,247 | | | | 40,379 | | |
Japan (4.9%) | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 63,300 | | | | 27,705 | | |
Sanrio Co. Ltd. | | | 993,800 | | | | 18,385 | | |
| | | 46,090 | | |
Korea, Republic of (8.7%) | |
Coupang, Inc. (a) | | | 2,438,617 | | | | 51,089 | | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | 1,167,589 | | | | 17,124 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 111,375 | | | | 13,402 | | |
| | | 81,615 | | |
Netherlands (5.9%) | |
Adyen NV (a) | | | 19,436 | | | | 23,084 | | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 31,875 | | | | 32,486 | | |
| | | 55,570 | | |
Singapore (2.4%) | |
Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | | | 6,273,017 | | | | 22,269 | | |
Sweden (2.8%) | |
Evolution AB | | | 219,146 | | | | 22,811 | | |
Vitrolife AB | | | 190,371 | | | | 3,120 | | |
| | | 25,931 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Switzerland (4.1%) | |
On Holding AG, Class A (a) | | | 981,334 | | | $ | 38,076 | | |
Taiwan (3.6%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 1,123,000 | | | | 33,272 | | |
United Kingdom (2.3%) | |
Deliveroo PLC (a) | | | 4,962,591 | | | | 8,207 | | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 115,345 | | | | 13,677 | | |
| | | 21,884 | | |
United States (13.2%) | |
Birkenstock Holding PLC (a) | | | 253,669 | | | | 13,802 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 37,635 | | | | 61,850 | | |
Spotify Technology SA (a) | | | 152,211 | | | | 47,762 | | |
| | | 123,414 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $671,807) | | | 928,432 | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.8%) | |
Investment Company (1.1%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $10,436) | | | 10,435,930 | | | | 10,436 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.7%) | |
Investment Company (0.5%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 4,935,501 | | | | 4,936 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.2%) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $941; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $959) | | $ | 940 | | | | 940 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $433; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $442) | | | 433 | | | | 433 | | |
| | | 1,373 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $6,309) | | | 6,309 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $16,745) | | | 16,745 | | |
Total Investments (101.0%) (Cost $688,552) Including $6,896 of Securities Loaned (d)(e) | | | 945,177 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–1.0%) | | | (9,236 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 935,941 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
International Opportunity Portfolio
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(d) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $506,079,000 and 54.1%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(e) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $322,285,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $65,660,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $256,625,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 23.9 | % | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 17.4 | | |
Banks | | | 16.7 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 12.6 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 12.0 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 7.0 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 5.3 | | |
Entertainment | | | 5.1 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $673,180) | | $ | 929,805 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $15,372) | | | 15,372 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $688,552) | | | 945,177 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $1,148) | | | 1,143 | | |
Cash | | | 2 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 545 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 541 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 342 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 47 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 8 | | |
Other Assets | | | 190 | | |
Total Assets | | | 947,995 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 6,309 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 2,226 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 1,811 | | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 1,068 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 207 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 49 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 5 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 71 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 62 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 40 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 17 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 43 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 8 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 134 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 12,054 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 935,941 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,178,031 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (242,090 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 935,941 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 573,719 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 22,029,354 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 26.04 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 193,831 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 7,715,192 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 25.12 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.39 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 26.51 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 186 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 7,950 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 23.41 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 20,188 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 880,796 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.92 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,589 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 251,595 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 26.19 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 141,428 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,400,012 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 26.19 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 6,896 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $666 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 3,856 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 284 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 62 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 4,202 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 3,993 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 371 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 133 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 11 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 400 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 249 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 113 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 118 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 94 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 26 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 5 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 7 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 41 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 34 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 8 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 36 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 5,646 | | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (208 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (7 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (28 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (11 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 5,390 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (1,188 | ) | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $474 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 59,129 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (170 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 58,959 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Decrease in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $895) | | | 26,798 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (23 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 26,775 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 85,734 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 84,546 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
International Opportunity Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (1,188 | ) | | $ | (3,508 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 58,959 | | | | (93,646 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 26,775 | | | | 326,112 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 84,546 | | | | 228,958 | | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 40,062 | | | | 159,442 | | |
Redeemed | | | (203,191 | ) | | | (278,543 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 11,614 | | | | 27,984 | | |
Redeemed | | | (38,699 | ) | | | (85,941 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Redeemed | | | (32 | ) | | | — | | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 196 | | | | 829 | | |
Redeemed | | | (6,715 | ) | | | (10,009 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 1,013 | | | | 8,578 | | |
Redeemed | | | (29,766 | ) | | | (132,028 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (14,000 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (225,518 | ) | | | (323,688 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 5 | | | | 14 | | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (140,967 | ) | | | (94,716 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,076,908 | | | | 1,171,624 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 935,941 | | | $ | 1,076,908 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1,602 | | | | 7,063 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (8,050 | ) | | | (12,350 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (6,448 | ) | | | (5,287 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 478 | | | | 1,264 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,595 | ) | | | (3,916 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (1,117 | ) | | | (2,652 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 9 | | | | 41 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (301 | ) | | | (493 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (292 | ) | | | (452 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 41 | | | | 378 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,207 | ) | | | (5,678 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (1,166 | ) | | | (5,300 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (624 | ) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 23.98 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 38.44 | | | $ | 41.46 | | | $ | 26.73 | | | $ | 19.77 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.08 | | | | 4.23 | | | | (16.71 | ) | | | (1.90 | ) | | | 15.05 | | | | 7.00 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.06 | | | | 4.18 | | | | (16.81 | ) | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 14.83 | | | | 6.96 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | 23.98 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 38.44 | | | $ | 41.46 | | | $ | 26.73 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.59 | %(5) | | | 21.11 | %(6) | | | (43.76 | )% | | | (5.24 | )% | | | 55.49 | % | | | 35.20 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 573,719 | | | $ | 682,842 | | | $ | 668,597 | | | $ | 3,229,961 | | | $ | 3,152,320 | | | $ | 1,284,678 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.07 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.03 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.00 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.00 | %(8) | | | 0.99 | %(8) | | | 0.97 | %(8) | | | 0.99 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.16 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.21 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.39 | )%(8) | | | (0.70 | )%(8) | | | (0.70 | )%(8) | | | (0.15 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 7 | %(5) | | | 20 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | (0.24 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 23.17 | | | $ | 19.19 | | | $ | 37.49 | | | $ | 40.57 | | | $ | 26.23 | | | $ | 19.46 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.01 | | | | 4.10 | | | | (16.28 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 14.74 | | | | 6.87 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.95 | | | | 3.98 | | | | (16.47 | ) | | | (2.26 | ) | | | 14.44 | | | | 6.77 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 25.12 | | | $ | 23.17 | | | $ | 19.19 | | | $ | 37.49 | | | $ | 40.57 | | | $ | 26.23 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.42 | %(5) | | | 20.74 | %(6) | | | (43.96 | )% | | | (5.50 | )% | | | 55.06 | % | | | 34.79 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 193,831 | | | $ | 204,639 | | | $ | 220,442 | | | $ | 638,203 | | | $ | 683,897 | | | $ | 336,109 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.33 | %(7) | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.30 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.33 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.23 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | 1.28 | %(8) | | | 1.25 | %(8) | | | 1.29 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.35 | %(8) | | | 1.28 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.49 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.53 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.78 | )%(8) | | | (0.99 | )%(8) | | | (0.96 | )%(8) | | | (0.44 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 7 | %(5) | | | 20 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.26 | % | | | (0.56 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.64 | | | $ | 18.04 | | | $ | 35.60 | | | $ | 38.79 | | | $ | 25.23 | | | $ | 18.82 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.88 | | | | 3.83 | | | | (15.44 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | 14.10 | | | | 6.64 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.77 | | | | 3.60 | | | | (15.73 | ) | | | (2.37 | ) | | | 13.66 | | | | 6.41 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.41 | | | $ | 21.64 | | | $ | 18.04 | | | $ | 35.60 | | | $ | 38.79 | | | $ | 25.23 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.18 | %(5) | | | 20.02 | %(6) | | | (44.24 | )% | | | (6.04 | )% | | | 54.15 | % | | | 34.06 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 186 | | | $ | 205 | | | $ | 171 | | | $ | 448 | | | $ | 533 | | | $ | 512 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 3.08 | %(7) | | | 3.03 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 2.19 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.82 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | 1.84 | %(8) | | | 1.84 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.01 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.10 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.25 | )%(8) | | | (1.56 | )%(8) | | | (1.54 | )%(8) | | | (0.99 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 7 | %(5) | | | 20 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.85 | % | | | (1.13 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.21 | | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 35.08 | | | $ | 38.29 | | | $ | 24.94 | | | $ | 18.63 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.85 | | | | 3.75 | | | | (15.20 | ) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 13.93 | | | | 6.57 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.71 | | | | 3.50 | | | | (15.54 | ) | | | (2.39 | ) | | | 13.45 | | | | 6.31 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.92 | | | $ | 21.21 | | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 35.08 | | | $ | 38.29 | | | $ | 24.94 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.06 | %(5) | | | 19.83 | %(6) | | | (44.36 | )% | | | (6.17 | )% | | | 53.94 | % | | | 33.87 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 20,188 | | | $ | 24,887 | | | $ | 28,775 | | | $ | 91,503 | | | $ | 90,845 | | | $ | 53,257 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.07 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.03 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.07 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.97 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.06 | %(8) | | | 1.98 | %(8) | | | 1.97 | %(8) | | | 2.02 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.06 | %(8) | | | 1.98 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.22 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.26 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.47 | )%(8) | | | (1.69 | )%(8) | | | (1.68 | )%(8) | | | (1.17 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 7 | %(5) | | | 20 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.99 | % | | | (1.28 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 24.10 | | | $ | 19.90 | | | $ | 38.58 | | | $ | 41.56 | | | $ | 26.77 | | | $ | 19.79 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.10 | | | | 4.25 | | | | (16.76 | ) | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 15.07 | | | | 7.00 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.09 | | | | 4.20 | | | | (16.85 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 14.89 | | | | 6.98 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.19 | | | $ | 24.10 | | | $ | 19.90 | | | $ | 38.58 | | | $ | 41.56 | | | $ | 26.77 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 8.67 | %(6) | | | 21.11 | %(7) | | | (43.70 | )% | | | (5.13 | )% | | | 55.63 | % | | | 35.27 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 6,589 | | | $ | 34,160 | | | $ | 133,702 | | | $ | 131,721 | | | $ | 101,008 | | | $ | 50,083 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(8) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.98 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.94 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.92 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.92 | %(9) | | | 0.88 | %(9) | | | 0.88 | %(9) | | | 0.91 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.92 | %(9) | | | 0.88 | %(9) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.10 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.22 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.35 | )%(9) | | | (0.59 | )%(9) | | | (0.59 | )%(9) | | | (0.07 | )%(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 7 | %(6) | | | 20 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | (0.24 | )% | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
International Opportunity Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 19.91 | | | $ | 38.60 | | | $ | 41.58 | | | $ | 26.78 | | | $ | 19.79 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.09 | | | | 4.25 | | | | (16.77 | ) | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 15.09 | | | | 7.01 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.08 | | | | 4.20 | | | | (16.86 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 14.90 | | | | 6.99 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.19 | | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 19.91 | | | $ | 38.60 | | | $ | 41.58 | | | $ | 26.78 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.63 | %(5) | | | 21.09 | %(6) | | | (43.70 | )% | | | (5.13 | )% | | | 55.64 | % | | | 35.32 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 141,428 | | | $ | 130,175 | | | $ | 119,937 | | | $ | 141,615 | | | $ | 149,281 | | | $ | 110,401 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.95 | %(7) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.93 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.94 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.92 | %(8) | | | 0.88 | %(8) | | | 0.88 | %(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.92 | %(8) | | | 0.88 | %(8) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.10 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.21 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.36 | )%(8) | | | (0.59 | )%(8) | | | (0.60 | )%(8) | | | (0.07 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 7 | %(5) | | | 20 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | (0.24 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the International Opportunity Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, International Opportunity Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the
Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented 0% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies
previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,112 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,112 | | |
Banks | | | 82,170 | | | | 74,375 | | | | — | | | | 156,545 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 20,074 | | | | — | | | | 20,074 | | |
Biotechnology | | | — | | | | 3,120 | | | | — | | | | 3,120 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 112,939 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112,939 | | |
Capital Markets | | | — | | | | 13,677 | | | | — | | | | 13,677 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 27,705 | | | | — | | | | 27,705 | | |
Entertainment | | | 47,762 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47,762 | | |
Financial Services | | | — | | | | 23,084 | | | | — | | | | 23,084 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 35,289 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,289 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 40,720 | | | | 77,316 | | | | — | | | | 118,036 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 44,683 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44,683 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 27,900 | | | | — | | | | 27,900 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | — | | | | 65,758 | | | | — | | | | 65,758 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | — | | | | 18,385 | | | | — | | | | 18,385 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 58,790 | | | | 104,573 | | | | — | | | | 163,363 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 422,353 | | | | 506,079 | | | | — | | | | 928,432 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 15,372 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,372 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 1,373 | | | | — | | | | 1,373 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 15,372 | | | | 1,373 | | | | — | | | | 16,745 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 437,725 | | | $ | 507,452 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 945,177 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements,
a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
5. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount
equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 6,896 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,896 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $6,309,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $891,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 Days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 6,309 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,309 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 6,309 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,309 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,309 | | |
6. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee, on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class L shares, Class C shares, Class R6 shares and Class IR shares which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
7. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
8. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
9. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash
dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.00% for Class I shares, 1.35% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class L shares, 2.10% for Class C shares, 0.94% for Class R6 shares and 0.94% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $28,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $217,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for
providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $4,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $68,237,000 and $292,393,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $11,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 16,307 | | | $ | 150,809 | | | $ | 151,744 | | | $ | 284 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,372 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund incurred approximately $2,000 in brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser/Administrator and Distributor, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 105,905 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 858 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $166,562,000 and $343,736,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 67.3%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without
the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. When a fund's management fee and/or its total expense ratio are higher than its peers, the Board and the Adviser discuss the reasons for this and, where appropriate, they discuss possible waivers and/or caps. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were higher than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were acceptable.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
International Resilience Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
International Resilience Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (95.6%) | |
Australia (1.8%) | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. | | | 996 | | | $ | 33 | | |
Canada (3.6%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 23 | | | | 66 | | |
Denmark (2.5%) | |
Carlsberg AS Series B | | | 371 | | | | 45 | | |
Finland (2.6%) | |
Kone OYJ, Class B | | | 953 | | | | 47 | | |
France (12.4%) | |
Capgemini SE | | | 172 | | | | 34 | | |
Legrand SA | | | 496 | | | | 49 | | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 114 | | | | 50 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 41 | | | | 32 | | |
Pernod Ricard SA | | | 284 | | | | 39 | | |
Sanofi SA | | | 225 | | | | 22 | | |
| | | 226 | | |
Germany (15.9%) | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 308 | | | | 63 | | |
Infineon Technologies AG | | | 1,254 | | | | 46 | | |
Merck KGaA | | | 190 | | | | 31 | | |
QIAGEN NV (a) | | | 1,273 | | | | 53 | | |
SAP SE | | | 481 | | | | 97 | | |
| | | 290 | | |
Hong Kong (2.1%) | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 5,800 | | | | 39 | | |
Italy (2.8%) | |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | | 3,516 | | | | 33 | | |
Moncler SpA | | | 296 | | | | 18 | | |
| | | 51 | | |
Japan (4.3%) | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 35 | | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 100 | | | | 44 | | |
| | | 79 | | |
Netherlands (4.8%) | |
Heineken NV | | | 349 | | | | 34 | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 1,836 | | | | 54 | | |
| | | 88 | | |
Sweden (6.9%) | |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | | | 2,268 | | | | 43 | | |
Epiroc AB, Class A | | | 1,523 | | | | 30 | | |
Hexagon AB, Class B | | | 4,642 | | | | 53 | | |
| | | 126 | | |
Switzerland (3.5%) | |
Alcon, Inc. | | | 359 | | | | 32 | | |
Roche Holding AG (Genusschein) | | | 117 | | | | 32 | | |
| | | 64 | | |
Taiwan (2.8%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 301 | | | | 52 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United Kingdom (20.4%) | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 375 | | | $ | 58 | | |
Experian PLC | | | 1,107 | | | | 51 | | |
Haleon PLC | | | 14,253 | | | | 58 | | |
Halma PLC | | | 1,871 | | | | 64 | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 581 | | | | 32 | | |
RELX PLC (LSE) | | | 1,636 | | | | 75 | | |
Rightmove PLC | | | 5,194 | | | | 35 | | |
| | | 373 | | |
United States (9.2%) | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 138 | | | | 41 | | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 228 | | | | 38 | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 80 | | | | 44 | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 177 | | | | 46 | | |
| | | 169 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,519) | | | 1,748 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Canada (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 31 | | | | — | | |
Total Investments (95.6%) (Cost $1,519) (b)(c) | | | 1,748 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (4.4%) | | | 81 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 1,829 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $1,461,000 and 79.9%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $293,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $64,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $229,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
LSE London Stock Exchange.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
International Resilience Portfolio
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 33.2 | % | |
Software | | | 9.3 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 9.2 | | |
Beverages | | | 8.6 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.2 | | |
Professional Services | | | 7.2 | | |
Machinery | | | 6.9 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | 6.2 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5.6 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 5.6 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Resilience Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $1,519) | | $ | 1,748 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $4) | | | 4 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 63 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 60 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 57 | | |
Total Assets | | | 1,934 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 52 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 39 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 5 | | |
Payable to Bank | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 6 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 105 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,829 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,581 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 248 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,829 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,653 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 142,906 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.57 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 59 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,088 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.53 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.64 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 12.17 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 58 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,067 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.41 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 59 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,108 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 11.58 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
International Resilience Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $3 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 20 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | — | @ | |
Total Investment Income | | | 20 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 74 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 19 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 9 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 7 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 6 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 130 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (113 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (6 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 13 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 31 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 31 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 24 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 24 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 55 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 68 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
International Resilience Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 14 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 31 | | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 24 | | | | 230 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 68 | | | | 241 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (31 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (34 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 55 | | | | 1 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 31 | | |
Class A: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Class C: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 55 | | | | 35 | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 123 | | | | 242 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,706 | | | | 1,464 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 1,829 | | | $ | 1,706 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 5 | | | | — | @ | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Net Increase in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | 5 | | | | 3 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Class C: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Resilience Portfolio
| | Class I | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 9.76 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.43 | | | | 1.61 | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.57 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 9.76 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 3.86 | %(5) | | | 16.54 | %(6) | | | (2.40 | )%(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,653 | | | $ | 1,536 | | | $ | 1,317 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 14.45 | %(7) | | | 19.42 | % | | | 25.45 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.73 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.84 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.46 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.91 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.01 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 18 | %(5) | | | 25 | % | | | 7 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.10% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 16.44%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.79 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Resilience Portfolio
| | Class A | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.41 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.53 | | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 9.75 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.69 | %(4) | | | 16.06 | %(5) | | | (2.50 | )%(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 49 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 18.16 | %(6) | | | 23.60 | % | | | 30.17 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.20 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.08 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.20 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.10 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.55 | %(7)(8) | | | (0.35 | )%(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 18 | %(4) | | | 25 | % | | | 7 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.10% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 15.96%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.20 | % | | | 0.43 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Resilience Portfolio
| | Class C | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 9.71 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.34 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.36 | | | | 1.49 | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.41 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 9.71 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 3.26 | %(4) | | | 15.33 | %(5) | | | (2.90 | )%(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 56 | | | $ | 49 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 18.96 | %(6) | | | 24.37 | % | | | 30.92 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.95 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.83 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.95 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.35 | %(6)(7) | | | (0.19 | )%(7)(8) | | | (1.10 | )%(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 18 | %(4) | | | 25 | % | | | 7 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.10% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 15.23%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.95 | % | | | (0.31 | )% | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
International Resilience Portfolio
| | Class R6 | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | Period from July 29, 2022(1) to December 31, 2022 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 9.76 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | 1.52 | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.44 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 9.76 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 3.95 | %(5) | | | 16.60 | %(6) | | | (2.40 | )%(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 49 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 17.71 | %(7) | | | 23.18 | % | | | 29.95 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.80 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.68 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.80 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.51 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.96 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.05 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 18 | %(5) | | | 25 | % | | | 7 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.11% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 16.49%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.84 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the International Resilience Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official
closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser") or Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited ("MSIM Limited") (the "Sub-Adviser"), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Beverages | | $ | — | | | $ | 151 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 151 | | |
Capital Markets | | | — | | | | 63 | | | | — | | | | 63 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | — | | | | 49 | | | | — | | | | 49 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 161 | | | | — | | | | 161 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 54 | | | | — | | | | 54 | | |
Financial Services | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 46 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 67 | | | | — | | | | 67 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | — | | | | 33 | | | | — | | | | 33 | | |
Household Products | | | 38 | | | | 32 | | | | — | | | | 70 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | — | | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | 34 | | |
Insurance | | | 41 | | | | 39 | | | | — | | | | 80 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | 35 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 44 | | | | 53 | | | | — | | | | 97 | | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 120 | | | | — | | | | 120 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | — | | | | 108 | | | | — | | | | 108 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 143 | | | | — | | | | 143 | | |
Professional Services | | | — | | | | 126 | | | | — | | | | 126 | | |
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 98 | | |
Software | | | 66 | | | | 97 | | | | — | | | | 163 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 50 | | | | — | | | | 50 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 287 | | | | 1,461 | | | | — | | | | 1,748 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Total Assets | | $ | 287 | | | $ | 1,461 | † | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,748 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory/Sub-Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Over $500 million | |
| 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.85% for Class I shares, 1.20% for Class A shares, 1.95% for Class C shares and 0.80% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such
action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $6,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $117,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser provides the Fund with advisory services subject to the overall supervision of the Adviser and the Fund's Officers and Directors. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $427,000 and $311,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 305 | | | $ | 327 | | | $ | — | @ | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
@ Value is less than $500.
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 27 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a nondeductible expense, resulted in the following reclassification among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 3 | | | $ | (3 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately $3,000.
Qualified late year losses are capital losses and specified ordinary losses, including currency losses, incurred after October 31 but within the taxable year that, if elected, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund intends to defer to January 1, 2024 for U.S. federal income tax purposes the following losses:
Qualified Late Year Ordinary Losses (000) | | Post- October Capital Losses (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 19 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have record owners of 10% or greater.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services to be provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory, sub-advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period and the period since its inception in July 2022. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (20.0%) | |
Australia (1.5%) | |
Ampol Ltd. | | | 127 | | | $ | 3 | | |
BHP Group Ltd. | | | 4,133 | | | | 118 | | |
BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 363 | | | | 5 | | |
Capricorn Metals Ltd. (a) | | | 1,053 | | | | 3 | | |
Emerald Resources NL (a) | | | 1,699 | | | | 4 | | |
Evolution Mining Ltd. | | | 5,492 | | | | 13 | | |
Fortescue Ltd. | | | 1,381 | | | | 20 | | |
Genesis Minerals Ltd. (a) | | | 3,209 | | | | 4 | | |
Gold Road Resources Ltd. | | | 3,164 | | | | 4 | | |
James Hardie Industries PLC (a) | | | 359 | | | | 11 | | |
Mineral Resources Ltd. | | | 143 | | | | 5 | | |
Northern Star Resources Ltd. | | | 3,783 | | | | 33 | | |
Orica Ltd. | | | 393 | | | | 5 | | |
Perseus Mining Ltd. | | | 3,866 | | | | 6 | | |
Pilbara Minerals Ltd. | | | 2,331 | | | | 5 | | |
Ramelius Resources Ltd. | | | 3,173 | | | | 4 | | |
Red 5 Ltd. (a) | | | 18,367 | | | | 4 | | |
Regis Resources Ltd. (a) | | | 2,073 | | | | 2 | | |
Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 303 | | | | 24 | | |
Santos Ltd. | | | 1,730 | | | | 9 | | |
South32 Ltd. | | | 3,694 | | | | 9 | | |
West African Resources Ltd. (a) | | | 2,906 | | | | 3 | | |
Westgold Resources Ltd. | | | 1,287 | | | | 2 | | |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | | | 1,012 | | | | 19 | | |
| | | 315 | | |
Austria (0.0%)‡ | |
OMV AG | | | 79 | | | | 3 | | |
Voestalpine AG | | | 95 | | | | 3 | | |
| | | 6 | | |
Belgium (0.0%)‡ | |
Syensqo SA | | | 61 | | | | 5 | | |
Umicore SA | | | 171 | | | | 3 | | |
| | | 8 | | |
Canada (3.4%) | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 406 | | | | 27 | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 894 | | | | 58 | | |
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A | | | 1,113 | | | | 17 | | |
ARC Resources Ltd. (b) | | | 319 | | | | 6 | | |
Aya Gold & Silver, Inc. (a) | | | 343 | | | | 3 | | |
B2Gold Corp. | | | 3,768 | | | | 10 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 3,212 | | | | 54 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. (LSE) | | | 1,433 | | | | 24 | | |
Calibre Mining Corp. (a) | | | 2,013 | | | | 3 | | |
Cameco Corp. | | | 232 | | | | 11 | | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 1,140 | | | | 41 | | |
CCL Industries, Inc., Class B | | | 122 | | | | 6 | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. | | | 748 | | | | 15 | | |
Centerra Gold, Inc. | | | 592 | | | | 4 | | |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 504 | | | | 4 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Eldorado Gold Corp. (a) | | | 566 | | | $ | 8 | | |
Enbridge, Inc. | | | 1,133 | | | | 40 | | |
Equinox Gold Corp. (a)(b) | | | 902 | | | | 5 | | |
First Majestic Silver Corp. (b) | | | 798 | | | | 5 | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (b) | | | 578 | | | | 8 | | |
Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. (a) | | | 847 | | | | 4 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 342 | | | | 41 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 157 | | | | 19 | | |
IAMGOLD Corp. (a) | | | 1,375 | | | | 5 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 100 | | | | 7 | | |
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A (a)(b) | | | 518 | | | | 7 | | |
K92 Mining, Inc. (a) | | | 663 | | | | 4 | | |
Keyera Corp. | | | 122 | | | | 3 | | |
Kinross Gold Corp. | | | 3,407 | | | | 28 | | |
Kinross Gold Corp. | | | 1,001 | | | | 8 | | |
Lundin Mining Corp. | | | 537 | | | | 6 | | |
MAG Silver Corp. (a)(b) | | | 285 | | | | 3 | | |
MEG Energy Corp. (a) | | | 147 | | | | 3 | | |
New Gold, Inc. (a) | | | 1,885 | | | | 4 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. | | | 404 | | | | 21 | | |
OceanaGold Corp. | | | 1,990 | | | | 5 | | |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (b) | | | 512 | | | | 8 | | |
Pan American Silver Corp. (b) | | | 297 | | | | 6 | | |
Pan American Silver Corp. | | | 1,011 | | | | 20 | | |
Parkland Corp. (b) | | | 75 | | | | 2 | | |
Pembina Pipeline Corp. | | | 309 | | | | 11 | | |
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. | | | 821 | | | | 4 | | |
SilverCrest Metals, Inc. (a)(b) | | | 410 | | | | 3 | | |
SSR Mining, Inc. | | | 560 | | | | 3 | | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | 687 | | | | 26 | | |
TC Energy Corp. (b) | | | 553 | | | | 21 | | |
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B | | | 377 | | | | 18 | | |
Torex Gold Resources, Inc. (a) | | | 244 | | | | 4 | | |
Tourmaline Oil Corp. | | | 177 | | | | 8 | | |
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (a) | | | 414 | | | | 3 | | |
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. | | | 46 | | | | 4 | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 814 | | | | 43 | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 369 | | | | 19 | | |
| | | 720 | | |
China (0.2%) | |
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., H Shares (c) | | | 7,860 | | | | 13 | | |
Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., H Shares (c) | | | 14,496 | | | | 31 | | |
| | | 44 | | |
Denmark (0.1%) | |
Novozymes AS Series B | | | 304 | | | | 19 | | |
Finland (0.1%) | |
Neste OYJ | | | 227 | | | | 4 | | |
Stora Enso OYJ, Class R | | | 477 | | | | 7 | | |
UPM-Kymmene OYJ | | | 437 | | | | 15 | | |
| | | 26 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
France (0.8%) | |
Air Liquide SA | | | 470 | | | $ | 81 | | |
ArcelorMittal SA | | | 418 | | | | 10 | | |
Arkema SA | | | 48 | | | | 4 | | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 1,157 | | | | 77 | | |
| | | 172 | | |
Germany (0.4%) | |
BASF SE | | | 729 | | | | 35 | | |
Covestro AG (a) | | | 155 | | | | 9 | | |
Evonik Industries AG | | | 192 | | | | 4 | | |
Heidelberg Materials AG | | | 106 | | | | 11 | | |
Symrise AG | | | 108 | | | | 13 | | |
| | | 72 | | |
Ireland (0.3%) | |
CRH PLC | | | 567 | | | | 42 | | |
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | | | 212 | | | | 9 | | |
| | | 51 | | |
Israel (0.0%)‡ | |
ICL Group Ltd. | | | 625 | | | | 3 | | |
Italy (0.1%) | |
Eni SpA | | | 1,171 | | | | 18 | | |
Tenaris SA | | | 252 | | | | 4 | | |
| | | 22 | | |
Japan (0.7%) | |
Asahi Kasei Corp. | | | 1,024 | | | | 7 | | |
ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,536 | | | | 8 | | |
Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. | | | 516 | | | | 3 | | |
Inpex Corp. (b) | | | 518 | | | | 8 | | |
JFE Holdings, Inc. | | | 470 | | | | 7 | | |
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. | | | 1,045 | | | | 6 | | |
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. | | | 139 | | | | 4 | | |
Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 774 | | | | 5 | | |
Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp. | | | 142 | | | | 4 | | |
Nippon Steel Corp. | | | 698 | | | | 15 | | |
Nissan Chemical Corp. | | | 102 | | | | 3 | | |
Nitto Denko Corp. | | | 117 | | | | 9 | | |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 1,471 | | | | 57 | | |
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. | | | 202 | | | | 6 | | |
Toray Industries, Inc. | | | 1,132 | | | | 5 | | |
| | | 147 | | |
Netherlands (0.1%) | |
Akzo Nobel NV | | | 139 | | | | 9 | | |
DSM-Firmenich AG | | | 152 | | | | 17 | | |
OCI NV | | | 86 | | | | 2 | | |
| | | 28 | | |
Norway (0.1%) | |
Aker BP ASA | | | 168 | | | | 4 | | |
Equinor ASA | | | 480 | | | | 14 | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 1,081 | | | | 7 | | |
Yara International ASA | | | 135 | | | | 4 | | |
| | | 29 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Peru (0.1%) | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR | | | 696 | | | $ | 12 | | |
Portugal (0.0%)‡ | |
Galp Energia SGPS SA | | | 248 | | | | 5 | | |
South Africa (0.2%) | |
DRDGOLD Ltd. ADR | | | 243 | | | | 2 | | |
Gold Fields Ltd. ADR | | | 2,010 | | | | 30 | | |
Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 1,703 | | | | 15 | | |
| | | 47 | | |
Spain (0.1%) | |
Repsol SA (b) | | | 648 | | | | 10 | | |
Sweden (0.1%) | |
Boliden AB | | | 223 | | | | 7 | | |
Holmen AB, Class B | | | 62 | | | | 3 | | |
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B | | | 495 | | | | 7 | | |
| | | 17 | | |
Switzerland (0.6%) | |
Clariant AG (Registered) (a) | | | 176 | | | | 3 | | |
EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Registered) | | | 6 | | | | 5 | | |
Givaudan SA (Registered) | | | 8 | | | | 38 | | |
Holcim AG (a) | | | 426 | | | | 37 | | |
SIG Group AG (a) | | | 249 | | | | 4 | | |
Sika AG (Registered) | | | 125 | | | | 36 | | |
| | | 123 | | |
United Kingdom (1.9%) | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 1,036 | | | | 33 | | |
Anglogold Ashanti PLC | | | 1,142 | | | | 29 | | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 322 | | | | 9 | | |
BP PLC | | | 9,128 | | | | 55 | | |
Centamin PLC | | | 3,244 | | | | 5 | | |
Croda International PLC | | | 108 | | | | 5 | | |
Endeavour Mining PLC | | | 688 | | | | 15 | | |
Endeavour Mining PLC | | | 150 | | | | 3 | | |
Glencore PLC | | | 8,450 | | | | 48 | | |
Mondi PLC | | | 360 | | | | 7 | | |
Rio Tinto PLC | | | 918 | | | | 60 | | |
Shell PLC | | | 3,463 | | | | 124 | | |
| | | 393 | | |
United States (9.2%) | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 182 | | | | 47 | | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 96 | | | | 9 | | |
Amcor PLC | | | 1,180 | | | | 12 | | |
APA Corp. | | | 198 | | | | 6 | | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 66 | | | | 14 | | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | | 538 | | | | 19 | | |
Ball Corp. | | | 258 | | | | 15 | | |
Celanese Corp. | | | 84 | | | | 11 | | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 156 | | | | 12 | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 127 | | | | 22 | | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 59 | | | | 5 | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 956 | | | | 150 | | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (a) | | | 412 | | | | 6 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United States (cont'd) | |
Coeur Mining, Inc. (a) | | | 1,101 | | | $ | 6 | | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 634 | | | | 73 | | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 575 | | | | 31 | | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 401 | | | | 11 | | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | | 98 | | | | 7 | | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 342 | | | | 16 | | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 91 | | | | 18 | | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 573 | | | | 30 | | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 351 | | | | 28 | | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 97 | | | | 10 | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 210 | | | | 50 | | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 311 | | | | 39 | | |
EQT Corp. | | | 208 | | | | 8 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 2,426 | | | | 279 | | |
FMC Corp. | | | 101 | | | | 6 | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 1,170 | | | | 57 | | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 477 | | | | 16 | | |
Hecla Mining Co. | | | 1,739 | | | | 8 | | |
Hess Corp. | | | 147 | | | | 22 | | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 85 | | | | 5 | | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 209 | | | | 20 | | |
International Paper Co. | | | 267 | | | | 12 | | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 1,067 | | | | 21 | | |
Linde PLC | | | 396 | | | | 174 | | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 211 | | | | 20 | | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 312 | | | | 9 | | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 203 | | | | 35 | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 50 | | | | 27 | | |
Mosaic Co. | | | 267 | | | | 8 | | |
Newmont Corp. (TSX) | | | 3,013 | | | | 126 | | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 201 | | | | 32 | | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 351 | | | | 22 | | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 310 | | | | 25 | | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 138 | | | | 6 | | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | | 73 | | | | 13 | | |
Phillips 66 | | | 235 | | | | 33 | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 193 | | | | 24 | | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 47 | | | | 13 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 181 | | | | 23 | | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 105 | | | | 11 | | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 763 | | | | 36 | | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 199 | | | | 59 | | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 126 | | | | 16 | | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 113 | | | | 15 | | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 10 | | | | 7 | | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 182 | | | | 29 | | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 108 | | | | 27 | | |
Westlake Corp. | | | 32 | | | | 5 | | |
Westrock Co. | | | 209 | | | | 11 | | |
Williams Cos., Inc. | | | 649 | | | | 28 | | |
| | | 1,935 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $4,108) | | | 4,204 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | Value (000) | |
U.S. Treasury Security (66.3%) | |
United States (66.3%) | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 1.75%, 1/15/34 (Cost $13,874) | | $ | 14,389 | | | $ | 13,969 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Short-Term Investments (12.4%) | |
Investment Company (12.1%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $2,543) | | | 2,543,380 | | | | 2,543 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.3%) | |
Investment Company (0.3%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 60,381 | | | | 60 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.0%)‡ | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $12; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $12) | | $ | 12 | | | | 12 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $5; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $5) | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | |
| | | 17 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $77) | | | 77 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,620) | | | 2,620 | | |
Total Investments (98.7%) (Cost $20,602) Including $78 of Securities Loaned (d)(e)(f) | | | 20,793 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (1.3%) | | | 275 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 21,068 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(d) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $1,446,000 and 6.9%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(e) Securities are available for collateral in connection with foreign currency forward exchange contracts, futures contract and a swap agreement.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
(f) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $296,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $158,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $138,000.
LSE London Stock Exchange.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
TSX Toronto Stock Exchange.
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts:
The Fund had the following foreign currency forward exchange contracts open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Contracts to Deliver (000) | | In Exchange For (000) | | Delivery Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | |
BNP Paribas SA | | GBP | 10 | | | $ | 13 | | | 9/19/24 | | $ | — | @ | |
Citibank NA | | GBP | 12 | | | $ | 16 | | | 9/19/24 | | | — | @ | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | — | @ | | CHF | — | @ | | 9/19/24 | | | (— | @) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 16 | | | EUR | 15 | | | 9/19/24 | | | (— | @) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 1 | | | SEK | 10 | | | 9/19/24 | | | (— | @) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | GBP | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | 9/19/24 | | | — | @ | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | $ | — | @ | | CHF | — | @ | | 9/19/24 | | | (— | @) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | $ | 9 | | | JPY | 1,361 | | | 9/19/24 | | | (— | @) | |
| | | | | | | | $ | (— | @) | |
Futures Contract:
The Fund had the following futures contract open at June 30, 2024:
| | Number of Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Long: | |
COMEX Gold 100 OZ (United States) | | | 11 | | | Aug-24 | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2,574 | | | $ | (21 | ) | |
Total Return Swap Agreement:
The Fund had the following total return swap agreement open at June 30, 2024:
Swap Counterparty | | Index | | Pay/Receive Total Return of Reference Index | | Floating Rate | | Payment Frequency | | Maturity Date | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Upfront Payment Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | S&P GSCI Total Return Index | | Pay | | USB3MTA + 0.10% | | Maturity | | 4/16/25 | | $ | 997 | | | $ | (32 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (32 | ) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
CHF — Swiss Franc
EUR — Euro
GBP — British Pound
GSCI — Goldman Sachs Commodity Index
JPY — Japanese Yen
SEK — Swedish Krona
USB3MTA — 3 Months U.S. Treasury Bill auction rate
USD — United States Dollar
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
U.S. Treasury Security | | | 67.4 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 12.3 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 7.0 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 6.8 | | |
Other** | | | 6.5 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | %*** | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
*** Does not include an open futures contract with a value of approximately $2,574,000 and unrealized depreciation of approximately $21,000. Does not include open foreign currency forward exchange contracts with net unrealized depreciation of approximately of less than $500. Also does not include open swap agreement with unrealized depreciation of approximately $32,000.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $17,999) | | $ | 18,190 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $2,603) | | | 2,603 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $20,602) | | | 20,793 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $73) | | | 72 | | |
Receivable for Variation Margin on Futures Contract | | | 221 | | |
Interest Receivable | | | 116 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 33 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 12 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 4 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 3 | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | | — | @ | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | — | @ | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 82 | | |
Total Assets | | | 21,336 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 77 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 50 | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Swap Agreement | | | 32 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 10 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 2 | | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 1 | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 90 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 268 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 21,068 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 20,109 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 959 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 21,068 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 14,133 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,311,392 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 10.78 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,909 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 362,947 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 10.77 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.60 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 11.37 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,005 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 282,277 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 10.64 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 21 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,968 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 10.78 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 78 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Interest from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | $ | 478 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 143 | | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $4 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | | 49 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | — | @ | |
Total Investment Income | | | 670 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 85 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 74 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 21 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 5 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 16 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 20 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 10 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 4 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 2 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | — | @ | |
Pricing Fees | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 16 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 260 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (74 | ) | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (60 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (5 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (— | @) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 119 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 551 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | 213 | | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | | (115 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (1 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | (163 | ) | |
Swap Agreements | | | (15 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (81 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Decrease in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $—@) | | | (506 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | | 56 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (3 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | (834 | ) | |
Swap Agreements | | | 492 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (795 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (876 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (325 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 551 | | | $ | 1,237 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (81 | ) | | | 873 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (795 | ) | | | (527 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (325 | ) | | | 1,583 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (1,253 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (189 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (137 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (1,580 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 37 | | | | 11,223 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,253 | | |
Redeemed | | | (13,558 | ) | | | (17,120 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 384 | | | | 1,993 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 189 | | |
Redeemed | | | (784 | ) | | | (3,485 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 15 | | | | 970 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 137 | | |
Redeemed | | | (493 | ) | | | (2,574 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 7 | | | | — | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (14,392 | ) | | | (7,413 | ) | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (14,717 | ) | | | (7,410 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 35,785 | | | | 43,195 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 21,068 | | | $ | 35,785 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 4 | | | | 1,016 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 118 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,263 | ) | | | (1,580 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1,259 | ) | | | (446 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 36 | | | | 182 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 18 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (73 | ) | | | (322 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (37 | ) | | | (122 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1 | | | | 93 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 13 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (46 | ) | | | (241 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (45 | ) | | | (135 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1 | | | | — | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Net Increase in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 1 | | | | — | @ | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.51 | | | $ | 9.06 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 2.04 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.46 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.65 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.51 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (0.65 | )%(5) | | | 5.41 | %(6) | | | 3.11 | % | | | 22.11 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 18.35 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 14,133 | | | $ | 27,897 | | | $ | 32,578 | | | $ | 30,776 | | | $ | 17,942 | | | $ | 10,728 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.89 | %(7) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 3.82 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.76 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.73 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.76 | %(8) | | | 0.79 | %(8) | | | 0.77 | %(8) | | | 0.76 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 4.66 | %(7)(8) | | | 3.71 | %(8)(9) | | | 4.03 | %(8) | | | 1.80 | %(8) | | | 1.68 | %(8) | | | 1.88 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.04 | %(7) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 151 | %(5) | | | 519 | % | | | 797 | % | | | 232 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 65 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.76 | % | | | 3.68 | % | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.87 | | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 9.06 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.15 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.92 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 1.47 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 2.21 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.62 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (1.67 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 10.87 | | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (0.92 | )%(5) | | | 5.09 | %(6) | | | 2.75 | % | | | 21.62 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 17.93 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,909 | | | $ | 4,347 | | | $ | 5,646 | | | $ | 826 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 42 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.25 | %(7) | | | 1.96 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 4.14 | % | | | 10.61 | % | | | 7.63 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.11 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.09 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.10 | %(8) | | | 1.14 | %(8) | | | 1.14 | %(8) | | | 1.14 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 4.28 | %(7)(8) | | | 3.35 | %(8)(9) | | | 4.94 | %(8) | | | 2.48 | %(8) | | | 1.18 | %(8) | | | 1.46 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.04 | %(7) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 151 | %(5) | | | 519 | % | | | 797 | % | | | 232 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 65 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.11 | % | | | 3.33 | % | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(1) | | 2019(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 10.36 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 9.06 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.07 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 2.04 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.48 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 2.12 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.55 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 10.36 | | | $ | 10.50 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (1.30 | )%(5) | | | 4.25 | %(6) | | | 2.00 | % | | | 20.80 | % | | | (0.81 | )% | | | 17.12 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,005 | | | $ | 3,527 | | | $ | 4,957 | | | $ | 943 | | | $ | 218 | | | $ | 172 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.96 | %(7) | | | 2.67 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 4.04 | % | | | 5.10 | % | | | 8.50 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.84 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.84 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.82 | %(8) | | | 1.89 | %(8) | | | 1.89 | %(8) | | | 1.89 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.56 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.60 | %(8)(9) | | | 4.23 | %(8) | | | 0.69 | %(8) | | | 0.54 | %(8) | | | 0.68 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.04 | %(7) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 151 | %(5) | | | 519 | % | | | 797 | % | | | 232 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 65 | % | |
(1) Not consolidated.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.86 | % | | | 2.58 | % | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020(2) | | 2019(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.51 | | | $ | 9.06 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(3) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 2.05 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 1.47 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.66 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(4) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.51 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | (0.65 | )%(6) | | | 5.46 | %(7) | | | 3.16 | % | | | 22.16 | % | | | 0.42 | % | | | 18.37 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 15.36 | %(8) | | | 20.91 | % | | | 17.86 | % | | | 21.20 | % | | | 22.80 | % | | | 22.24 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.71 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.69 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.72 | %(9) | | | 0.74 | %(9) | | | 0.74 | %(9) | | | 0.74 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 4.65 | %(8)(9) | | | 3.75 | %(9)(10) | | | 4.03 | %(9) | | | 1.75 | %(9) | | | 1.62 | %(9) | | | 1.90 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.04 | %(8) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 151 | %(6) | | | 519 | % | | | 797 | % | | | 232 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 65 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.71 | % | | | 3.73 | % | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Multi-Asset Real Return Portfolio. The Fund seeks total return, targeted to be in excess of inflation, through capital appreciation and current income.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest, directly or indirectly through the use of derivatives, in securities, commodities, commodity related instruments and other investments, primarily futures, swaps and notes. The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $1,499,000 or approximately 7.11% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) futures are valued at the settlement price on the exchange on which
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they trade or, if a settlement price is unavailable, at the last sale price on the exchange; (4) OTC swaps may be valued by an outside pricing service approved by the Directors or quotes from a reputable broker/dealer. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Swaps cleared on a clearinghouse or exchange may be valued using the closing price provided by the clearinghouse or exchange. Total return swaps may also be fair valued using direct accrual/return calculations if prices on the reference asset on the total return leg of the swap are available from a pricing service/vendor for such instrument. In the event that the reference asset on the total return leg of the swap is a benchmark index, then price of such reference asset may be obtained from a pricing service provider or from the benchmark index sponsor; (5) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (6) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (7) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and
foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (8) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The market's perception of prospective declines in private real estate values and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market prices that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Fund.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value
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of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Chemicals | | $ | 576 | | | $ | 400 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 976 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 54 | | | | 101 | | | | — | | | | 155 | | |
Containers & Packaging | | | 90 | | | | 13 | | | | — | | | | 103 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 71 | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 75 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 885 | | | | 525 | | | | — | | | | 1,410 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 1,078 | | | | 364 | | | | — | | | | 1,442 | | |
Paper & Forest Products | | | 4 | | | | 39 | | | | — | | | | 43 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2,758 | | | | 1,446 | | | | — | | | | 4,204 | | |
U.S. Treasury Security | | | — | | | | 13,969 | | | | — | | | | 13,969 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 2,603 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,603 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 17 | | | | — | | | | 17 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 2,603 | | | | 17 | | | | — | | | | 2,620 | | |
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | @ | | $ | — | | | $ | — | @ | |
Total Assets | | | 5,361 | | | | 15,432 | | | | — | | | | 20,793 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (— | @) | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Future Contract | | | (21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (21 | ) | |
Total Return Swap Agreement | | | — | | | | (32 | ) | | | — | | | | (32 | ) | |
Total Liabilities | | | (21 | ) | | | (32 | ) | | | — | | | | (53 | ) | |
Total | | $ | 5,340 | | | $ | 15,400 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,740 | | |
@ Value is less than $500.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
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– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent
of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
5. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities: The Fund may invest in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), including structured bonds in which the principal amount is adjusted daily to keep pace with inflation, as measured by the U.S. Consumer Pricing Index for Urban Consumers. The adjustments to principal due to inflation/deflation are reflected as increases/decreases to interest income with a corresponding adjustment to cost. Such adjustments may have a significant impact on the Fund's distributions and may result in a return of capital to shareholders. The repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
6. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require
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investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts: In connection with its investments in foreign securities, the Fund also entered into contracts with banks, brokers/dealers to purchase or sell foreign currencies at a future date. A foreign currency forward exchange contract ("currency contract") is a negotiated agreement between the contracting parties to exchange a specified amount of currency at a specified future time at a specified rate. The rate can be higher or lower than the spot rate between the currencies that are the subject of the contract. Currency contracts may be used to protect against uncertainty in the level of future foreign currency exchange rates or to gain or modify exposure to a particular currency. In addition, the Fund may use cross currency hedging or proxy hedging with respect to currencies in which the Fund has or expects to have portfolio or currency exposure. Cross currency hedges involve the sale of one currency against the positive exposure to a different currency and may be used for hedging purposes or to establish an active exposure to the exchange rate between any two currencies. To the extent hedged by the use of currency contracts, the precise matching of the currency contract amounts and the value of the securities involved will not generally be possible because the future value of such securities in foreign currencies will change as a consequence of market movements in the value of those securities between the date on which
the contract is entered into and the date it matures. Furthermore, such transactions may reduce or preclude the opportunity for gain if the value of the currency should move in the direction opposite to the position taken. There is additional risk to the extent that currency contracts create exposure to currencies in which the Fund's securities are not denominated. Unanticipated changes in currency prices may result in poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not entered into such contracts. The use of currency contracts involves the risk of loss from the insolvency or bankruptcy of the counterparty to the contract or the failure of the counterparty to make payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the contract. A currency contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as unrealized gain or loss. The Fund records realized gains (losses) when the currency contract is closed equal to the difference between the value of the currency contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
Futures: A futures contract is a standardized, exchange-traded agreement to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying asset, reference rate or index at a specific price at a specific future time. The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of the underlying instrument. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, futures contracts are settled through either physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. During the period the futures contract is open, payments are received from or made to the broker based upon changes in the value of the contract (the variation margin). A decision as to whether, when and how to use futures contracts involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived futures transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. In addition to the derivatives risks discussed above, the prices of futures contracts can be highly volatile, using futures contracts can lower total return and the potential loss from futures contracts can exceed the Fund's initial investment in such contracts. No assurance can be given that a liquid market will exist for any particular futures contract at any particular time.
Swaps: The Fund may enter into OTC swap contracts or cleared swap transactions. A swap contract is an agreement between two parties pursuant to which the
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parties exchange payments at specified dates on the basis of a specified notional amount, with the payments calculated by reference to specified securities, indices, reference rates, currencies or other instruments. Typically swap agreements provide that when the period payment dates for both parties are the same, the payments are made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with only the net amount paid by one party to the other). The Fund's obligations or rights under a swap contract entered into on a net basis will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement, based on the relative values of the positions held by each party. Cleared swap transactions may help reduce counterparty credit risk. In a cleared swap, the Fund's ultimate counterparty is a clearinghouse rather than a swap dealer, bank or other financial institution. OTC swap agreements are not entered into or traded on exchanges and often there is no central clearing or guaranty function for OTC swaps. These OTC swaps are often subject to credit risk or the risk of default or non-performance by the counterparty. Both OTC and cleared swaps could result in losses if interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or other factors are not correctly anticipated by the Fund or if the reference index, security or investments do not perform as expected. During the period swap agreements are open, payments are received from or made to the counterparty or clearing-house based on changes in the value of the contract or variation margin, respectively. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulatory developments require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized swap transactions. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing is occurring on a phased-in basis based on the type of market participant and U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") approval of contracts for central clearing and exchange trading.
The Fund may enter into total return swaps in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in market value of the assets underlying the contract, which may include, but not be limited to, a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during the specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the total return from other underlying assets. Total return swaps may be used to obtain long or short exposure to a security or market without owning or taking
physical custody of such security or investing directly in such market. Total return swaps may effectively add leverage to the Fund's portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. Total return swaps are subject to the risk that a counterparty will default on its payment obligations to the Fund thereunder, and conversely, that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty.
The Fund may enter into interest rate swaps which is an agreement between two parties to exchange their respective commitments to pay or receive interest. Interest rate swaps are generally entered into on a net basis. Interest rate swaps do not involve the delivery of securities, other underlying assets, or principal. Accordingly, the risk of market loss with respect to interest rate swaps is typically limited to the net amount of interest payments that the Fund is contractually obligated to make.
When the Fund has an unrealized loss on a swap agreement, the Fund has instructed the custodian to pledge cash or liquid securities as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the swap valuations fluctuate. If applicable, cash collateral is included with "Due from (to) Broker" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Upfront payments paid or received by the Fund will be reflected as an asset or liability, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following tables set forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | |
Currency Risk | | $ | — | @ | |
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| | Liability Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Forward ExchangeContracts | |
Currency Risk | | $ | (— | @) | |
Futures Contracts
| | Variation Margin on Futures Contracts | | Commodity Risk | | | (21 | )(a) | |
Swap Agreements | | Unrealized Depreciation on Swap Agreements | | Equity Risk | | | (32 | ) | |
Total | | | | | | $ | (53 | ) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
(a) This amount represents the cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. The Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities only reflects the current day's net variation margin.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk
| | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | $ | (115 | ) | |
Commodity Risk | | Futures Contracts | | | 161 | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | Futures Contracts | | | (324 | ) | |
Interest Rate Risk | | Swap Agreements | | | (15 | ) | |
Total | | | | $ | (293 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk
| | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | $ | 56 | | |
Commodity Risk | | Futures Contracts | | | (21 | ) | |
Interest Rate Risk | | Futures Contracts | | | (813 | ) | |
Equity Risk | | Swap Agreements | | | (32 | ) | |
Interest Rate Risk | | Swap Agreements | | | 524 | | |
Total | | | | $ | (286 | ) | |
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives(a) | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | @ | | $ | (— | @) | |
Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | (32 | ) | |
Total | | $ | — | @ | | $ | (32 | ) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
(a) Excludes exchange-traded derivatives.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA
Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
The following tables present derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
BNP Paribas SA | | $ | — | @ | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | @ | |
Citibank NA | | | — | @ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | — | @ | | | (— | @) | | | — | | | | 0 | | |
Total | | $ | — | @ | | $ | (— | @) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | @ | |
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Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Liability Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Pledged (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 32 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | — | @ | | | (— | @) | | | — | | | | 0 | | |
Total | | $ | 32 | | | $ | (— | @) | | $ | — | | | $ | 32 | | |
@ Value is less than $500.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts: | |
Average monthly principal amount | | $ | 5,599,000 | | |
Futures Contracts: | |
Average monthly notional value | | $ | 15,499,000 | | |
Swap Agreements: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | $ | 12,995,000 | | |
7. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 78 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (78 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $77,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $6,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 77 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 77 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 77 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 77 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 77 | | |
8. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements
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is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
9. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
10. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.60 | % | | | 0.55 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will
not exceed 0.80% for Class I shares, 1.15% for Class A shares, 1.90% for Class C shares and 0.75% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $74,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $62,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $7,814,000 and $12,858,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities were approximately $14,912,000 and $2,163,000, respectively.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024,
advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $5,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 9,269 | | | $ | 45,103 | | | $ | 51,769 | | | $ | 143 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,603 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 1,580 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,698 | | | $ | 3 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, primarily due to a nondeductible expense and tax adjustments related to the Subsidiary, resulted in
the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Distributable Earnings (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 462 | | | $ | (462 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 154 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $300,000 and $185,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 38.9%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the one-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (96.5%) | |
Argentina (2.1%) | |
Despegar.com Corp. (a) | | | 44,321 | | | $ | 586 | | |
Bangladesh (3.3%) | |
BRAC Bank PLC | | | 845,696 | | | | 250 | | |
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | | | 364,312 | | | | 656 | | |
| | | 906 | | |
Egypt (3.7%) | |
Commercial International Bank — Egypt (CIB) GDR | | | 676,248 | | | | 1,005 | | |
Indonesia (13.5%) | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 1,527,700 | | | | 572 | | |
Champ Resto Indonesia Tbk. PT (a) | | | 3,429,900 | | | | 215 | | |
Cisarua Mountain Dairy Tbk. PT | | | 2,216,600 | | | | 677 | | |
Map Aktif Adiperkasa PT | | | 13,900,100 | | | | 662 | | |
Medikaloka Hermina Tbk. PT | | | 11,527,200 | | | | 954 | | |
Selamat Sempurna Tbk. PT | | | 2,447,900 | | | | 278 | | |
Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk. PT | | | 1,931,700 | | | | 324 | | |
| | | 3,682 | | |
Kazakhstan (11.3%) | |
Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC GDR | | | 40,491 | | | | 727 | | |
Kaspi.KZ JSC ADR | | | 931 | | | | 120 | | |
Kaspi.KZ JSC ADR (United Kingdom) | | | 10,160 | | | | 1,311 | | |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR | | | 22,846 | | | | 913 | | |
| | | 3,071 | | |
Kenya (2.9%) | |
Safaricom PLC | | | 5,801,293 | | | | 782 | | |
Nigeria (0.8%) | |
Guaranty Trust Holding Co. PLC | | | 7,500,500 | | | | 222 | | |
Pakistan (5.1%) | |
Meezan Bank Ltd. | | | 814,053 | | | | 696 | | |
Systems Ltd. | | | 463,057 | | | | 695 | | |
| | | 1,391 | | |
Philippines (7.1%) | |
Bank of the Philippine Islands | | | 311,010 | | | | 632 | | |
BDO Unibank, Inc. | | | 227,850 | | | | 498 | | |
Century Pacific Food, Inc. | | | 1,493,900 | | | | 818 | | |
| | | 1,948 | | |
Poland (7.2%) | |
11 bit studios SA (a) | | | 6,376 | | | | 996 | | |
Grupa Kety SA | | | 3,274 | | | | 728 | | |
Text SA | | | 12,253 | | | | 232 | | |
| | | 1,956 | | |
Slovenia (3.1%) | |
Nova Ljubljanska Banka DD GDR | | | 31,472 | | | | 836 | | |
South Africa (1.1%) | |
Standard Bank Group Ltd. | | | 25,906 | | | | 302 | | |
Turkey (3.4%) | |
Coca-Cola Icecek AS | | | 16,646 | | | | 421 | | |
Logo Yazilim Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS | | | 157,354 | | | | 495 | | |
| | | 916 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
United Arab Emirates (1.6%) | |
Emaar Properties PJSC | | | 199,772 | | | $ | 446 | | |
United Kingdom (1.1%) | |
Airtel Africa PLC | | | 205,690 | | | | 311 | | |
United States (7.0%) | |
EPAM Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 1,972 | | | | 371 | | |
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 44,996 | | | | 473 | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 650 | | | | 1,068 | | |
| | | 1,912 | | |
Vietnam (22.2%) | |
Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC (a) | | | 224,857 | | | | 752 | | |
Binh Minh Plastics JSC | | | 108,900 | | | | 427 | | |
FPT Corp. | | | 458,814 | | | | 2,348 | | |
Mobile World Investment Corp. | | | 308,488 | | | | 754 | | |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | | | 262,800 | | | | 1,014 | | |
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 289,992 | | | | 746 | | |
| | | 6,041 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $21,489) | | | 26,313 | | |
Short-Term Investment (2.0%) | |
Investment Company (2.0%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.22% (See Note G) (Cost $552) | | | 552,008 | | | | 552 | | |
Total Investments (98.5%) (Cost $22,041) (b)(c) | | | 26,865 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (1.5%) | | | 399 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 27,264 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $22,384,000 and 82.1%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $6,148,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $1,324,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $4,824,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
GDR Global Depositary Receipt.
PJSC Public Joint Stock Company.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 42.7 | % | |
Banks | | | 24.0 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 14.4 | | |
Food Products | | | 8.3 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 5.3 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 5.3 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $21,489) | | $ | 26,313 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $552) | | | 552 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $22,041) | | | 26,865 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $219) | | | 218 | | |
Cash | | | 21 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 115 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 100 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 24 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 23 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 8 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 3 | | |
Other Assets | | | 68 | | |
Total Assets | | | 27,445 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 50 | | |
Payable for Investments Purchased | | | 40 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 33 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 17 | | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 10 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 21 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 181 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 27,264 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 140,741 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (113,477 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 27,264 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 22,943 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,480,474 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.50 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,734 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 243,277 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.35 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.85 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 16.20 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 182 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 12,094 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.04 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 365 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 24,900 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 14.68 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 40 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,602 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 15.57 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $55 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 586 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 17 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 603 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 182 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 100 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 38 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 25 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 10 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 3 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 12 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 10 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 4 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 5 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 10 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 409 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (182 | ) | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (15 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (8 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 199 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 404 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $76 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 1,167 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (26 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 1,141 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $4) | | | (413 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | 16 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (397 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 744 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 1,148 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 404 | | | $ | 578 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 1,141 | | | | (3,130 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (397 | ) | | | 5,050 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 1,148 | | | | 2,498 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (369 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (42 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (414 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 2,150 | | | | 1,938 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 358 | | |
Redeemed | | | (7,703 | ) | | | (12,957 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 111 | | | | 577 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 42 | | |
Redeemed | | | (815 | ) | | | (2,319 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Redeemed | | | (62 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 18 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Redeemed | | | (66 | ) | | | (109 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 25 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Redeemed | | | (— | @) | | | (28 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (6,385 | ) | | | (12,461 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (5,237 | ) | | | (10,377 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 32,501 | | | | 42,878 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 27,264 | | | $ | 32,501 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 139 | | | | 136 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 25 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (505 | ) | | | (910 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (366 | ) | | | (749 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 8 | | | | 41 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (54 | ) | | | (166 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (46 | ) | | | (122 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (4 | ) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (4 | ) | | | (1 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (5 | ) | | | (8 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (5 | ) | | | (7 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (— | @@) | | | (2 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | (— | @@) | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 14.03 | | | $ | 22.48 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 17.10 | | | $ | 15.63 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.39 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (8.58 | ) | | | 3.01 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 1.58 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.59 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (8.45 | ) | | | 2.99 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 1.97 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.50 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 14.03 | | | $ | 22.48 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 17.10 | | |
Total Return | | | 4.95 | %(3)(4) | | | 7.73 | %(5)(6) | | | (37.59 | )%(3) | | | 15.34 | %(3) | | | 14.02 | %(3) | | | 12.53 | %(3) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 22,943 | | | $ | 27,525 | | | $ | 36,405 | | | $ | 124,931 | | | $ | 55,533 | | | $ | 125,780 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.61 | %(7) | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 1.92 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.25 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.12 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.24 | %(8) | | | 1.51 | %(8) | | | 1.90 | %(8)(10) | | | 1.90 | %(8)(10) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.51 | %(8) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | | | 1.85 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2.72 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.62 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.77 | %(8) | | | (0.11 | )%(8) | | | 0.24 | %(8) | | | 2.33 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(4) | | | 33 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 68 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes and as such differs from the total return presented in the Fund Report and Performance Summary.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.15% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 7.58%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.49 | % | |
(10) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.79 | | | $ | 13.91 | | | $ | 22.37 | | | $ | 19.47 | | | $ | 17.15 | | | $ | 15.61 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.42 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (8.56 | ) | | | 2.98 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.56 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (8.46 | ) | | | 2.90 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 1.90 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.35 | | | $ | 14.79 | | | $ | 13.91 | | | $ | 22.37 | | | $ | 19.47 | | | $ | 17.15 | | |
Total Return | | | 4.78 | %(3)(4) | | | 7.37 | %(5)(6) | | | (37.82 | )%(3) | | | 14.89 | %(3) | | | 13.57 | %(3) | | | 12.13 | %(3) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,734 | | | $ | 4,282 | | | $ | 5,719 | | | $ | 9,154 | | | $ | 8,436 | | | $ | 12,044 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.98 | %(7) | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.66 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.23 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.60 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.47 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.59 | %(8) | | | 1.96 | %(8) | | | 2.26 | %(8)(10) | | | 2.25 | %(8)(10) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.96 | %(8) | | | 2.20 | %(8) | | | 2.20 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2.37 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.27 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.68 | %(8) | | | (0.38 | )%(8) | | | 0.07 | %(8) | | | 2.48 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(4) | | | 33 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 68 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.14% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 7.23%.
(6) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes and as such differs from the total return presented in the Fund Report and Performance Summary. Does not reflect the deduction of sales charge.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.14 | % | |
(10) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 13.68 | | | $ | 22.11 | | | $ | 19.34 | | | $ | 17.11 | | | $ | 15.59 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.25 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.82 | | | | (8.44 | ) | | | 2.96 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (8.43 | ) | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 1.81 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.04 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 13.68 | | | $ | 22.11 | | | $ | 19.34 | | | $ | 17.11 | | |
Total Return | | | 4.52 | %(3)(4) | | | 6.81 | %(5)(6) | | | (38.13 | )%(3) | | | 14.32 | %(3) | | | 13.01 | %(3) | | | 11.58 | %(3) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 229 | | | $ | 396 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 570 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 4.57 | %(7) | | | 4.38 | % | | | 4.02 | % | | | 3.67 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 2.90 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.10 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.96 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.09 | %(8) | | | 2.46 | %(8) | | | 2.76 | %(8)(10) | | | 2.75 | %(8)(10) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.46 | %(8) | | | 2.70 | %(8) | | | 2.70 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.87 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.77 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.06 | %(8) | | | (0.86 | )%(8) | | | (0.39 | )%(8) | | | 1.47 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(4) | | | 33 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 68 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes and as such differs from the total return presented in the Fund Report and Performance Summary.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.15% for Class L shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class L shares would have been 6.66%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.10 | % | | | 0.63 | % | |
(10) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.20 | | | $ | 13.36 | | | $ | 21.65 | | | $ | 18.99 | | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 15.38 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.20 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.81 | | | | (8.27 | ) | | | 2.90 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.88 | | | | (8.29 | ) | | | 2.66 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 1.76 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.68 | | | $ | 14.20 | | | $ | 13.36 | | | $ | 21.65 | | | $ | 18.99 | | | $ | 16.85 | | |
Total Return | | | 4.41 | %(3)(4) | | | 6.59 | %(5)(6) | | | (38.29 | )%(3) | | | 14.01 | %(3) | | | 12.74 | %(3) | | | 11.34 | %(3) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 365 | | | $ | 419 | | | $ | 485 | | | $ | 897 | | | $ | 843 | | | $ | 877 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 4.32 | %(7) | | | 4.20 | % | | | 3.75 | % | | | 3.67 | % | | | 3.42 | % | | | 3.07 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.35 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.21 | %(8)(9) | | | 2.34 | %(8) | | | 2.71 | %(8) | | | 3.00 | %(8)(10) | | | 2.99 | %(8)(10) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.71 | %(8) | | | 2.95 | %(8) | | | 2.95 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.62 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.52 | %(8)(9) | | | (0.14 | )%(8) | | | (1.13 | )%(8) | | | (0.66 | )%(8) | | | 1.17 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(4) | | | 33 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 68 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.15% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 6.44%.
(6) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes and as such differs from the total return presented in the Fund Report and Performance Summary. Does not reflect the deduction of sales charge.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.35 | % | | | 0.38 | % | |
(10) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.97 | | | $ | 14.09 | | | $ | 22.48 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 17.09 | | | $ | 15.63 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (8.26 | ) | | | 3.06 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 1.64 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.09 | | | | (8.39 | ) | | | 2.99 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 1.97 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.57 | | | $ | 14.97 | | | $ | 14.09 | | | $ | 22.48 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 17.09 | | |
Total Return | | | 4.99 | %(4)(5) | | | 7.76 | %(6)(7) | | | (37.32 | )%(4) | | | 15.34 | %(4) | | | 14.02 | %(4) | | | 12.60 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 40,244 | | | $ | 318 | | | $ | 1,580 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 9.30 | %(8) | | | 8.23 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 1.91 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.20 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.08 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.19 | %(9) | | | 1.24 | %(9) | | | 1.86 | %(9)(11) | | | 1.85 | %(9)(11) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.24 | %(9) | | | 1.80 | %(9) | | | 1.80 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2.77 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.67 | %(9)(10) | | | (0.65 | )%(9) | | | (0.29 | )%(9) | | | 0.55 | %(9) | | | 1.95 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %(5) | | | 33 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 68 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes and as such differs from the total return presented in the Fund Report and Performance Summary.
(7) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.15% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 7.61%.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.55 | % | |
(11) Ratio is above the expense limitation due to interest expenses, which are not included in the determination of the expense limitation. Refer to Footnote B in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(12) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued five classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean
between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Automobile Components | | $ | — | | | $ | 278 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 278 | | |
Banks | | | — | | | | 6,492 | | | | — | | | | 6,492 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 421 | | | | — | | | | 421 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 1,068 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,068 | | |
Building Products | | | — | | | | 427 | | | | — | | | | 427 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 120 | | | | 1,311 | | | | — | | | | 1,431 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | — | | | | 324 | | | | — | | | | 324 | | |
Entertainment | | | — | | | | 996 | | | | — | | | | 996 | | |
Food Products | | | — | | | | 2,241 | | | | — | | | | 2,241 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | — | | | | 954 | | | | — | | | | 954 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 586 | | | | 215 | | | | — | | | | 801 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 844 | | | | 3,043 | | | | — | | | | 3,887 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | — | | | | 728 | | | | — | | | | 728 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | — | | | | 913 | | | | — | | | | 913 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 656 | | | | — | | | | 656 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | — | | | | 446 | | | | — | | | | 446 | | |
Software | | | — | | | | 727 | | | | — | | | | 727 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | — | | | | 1,416 | | | | — | | | | 1,416 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Common Stocks (cont'd) | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,014 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,014 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | — | | | | 1,093 | | | | — | | | | 1,093 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2,618 | | | | 23,695 | | | | — | | | | 26,313 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 552 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 552 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 3,170 | | | $ | 23,695 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,865 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
A significant portion of the Fund's net assets consist of securities of issuers located in emerging markets, which are denominated in foreign currencies. Such securities may be concentrated in a limited number of countries and regions and may vary throughout the year. Changes in currency exchange rates will affect the value of securities and investment income from foreign currency denominated securities. Emerging market securities are often subject to greater price volatility, limited capitalization and liquidity, and higher rates of inflation than securities of companies based in the U.S. In addition, emerging market issuers may be subject to substantial governmental involvement in the economy and greater social, economic and political uncertainty.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Redemption Fees: The Fund will assess a 2% redemption fee, on Class I shares, Class A shares, Class L shares, Class C shares and Class R6 shares, which is paid directly to the Fund, for shares redeemed or exchanged within thirty days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions. The redemption fee is designed to protect the Fund and its
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Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
remaining shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. These fees, if any, are included in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at an annual rate of 1.20% of the daily net assets of the Fund.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest
and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 1.25% for Class I shares, 1.60% for Class A shares, 2.10% for Class L shares, 2.35% for Class C shares and 1.20% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $182,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $28,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $7,493,000 and $14,091,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Government Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share
of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 320 | | | $ | 8,111 | | | $ | 7,879 | | | $ | 17 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 552 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | 414 | | | $ | — | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 91 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $113,063,000 and $5,155,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 47.9%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below its peer group average for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. When a fund's management fee and/or its total expense ratio are higher than its peers, the Board and the Adviser discuss the reasons for this and, where appropriate, they discuss possible waivers and/or caps. The Board noted that the Fund's contractual management fee was higher than its peer group average, the actual management fee was lower than its peer group average and the total expense ratio was higher than but close to its peer group average. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which does not include breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (97.0%) | |
Argentina (4.9%) | |
Despegar.com Corp. (a) | | | 597,753 | | | $ | 7,908 | | |
Canada (4.5%) | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 18,826 | | | | 1,231 | | |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 26,429 | | | | 3,122 | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | | 75,435 | | | | 991 | | |
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B | | | 22,537 | | | | 1,080 | | |
Tourmaline Oil Corp. | | | 17,229 | | | | 781 | | |
| | | 7,205 | | |
China (5.0%) | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR | | | 77,631 | | | | 5,589 | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 49,800 | | | | 2,363 | | |
| | | 7,952 | | |
Denmark (2.5%) | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | | | 28,479 | | | | 4,075 | | |
France (9.9%) | |
Air Liquide SA | | | 8,531 | | | | 1,472 | | |
Airbus SE | | | 23,428 | | | | 3,215 | | |
Capgemini SE | | | 7,866 | | | | 1,563 | | |
Hermes International | | | 336 | | | | 776 | | |
L'Oreal SA | | | 2,965 | | | | 1,305 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 1,873 | | | | 1,438 | | |
Pernod Ricard SA | | | 9,190 | | | | 1,254 | | |
Sanofi SA | | | 19,701 | | | | 1,900 | | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 24,267 | | | | 1,625 | | |
Verallia SA | | | 35,612 | | | | 1,296 | | |
| | | 15,844 | | |
Germany (6.2%) | |
Linde PLC | | | 11,005 | | | | 4,824 | | |
Rheinmetall AG | | | 5,153 | | | | 2,626 | | |
Siemens AG (Registered) | | | 12,911 | | | | 2,403 | | |
| | | 9,853 | | |
India (5.8%) | |
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | | | 18,435 | | | | 1,365 | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 52,453 | | | | 3,374 | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | | | 100,578 | | | | 1,448 | | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 41,078 | | | | 1,540 | | |
State Bank of India | | | 145,889 | | | | 1,482 | | |
| | | 9,209 | | |
Ireland (2.6%) | |
AIB Group PLC | | | 374,756 | | | | 1,979 | | |
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR | | | 18,488 | | | | 2,153 | | |
| | | 4,132 | | |
Israel (1.1%) | |
CyberArk Software Ltd. (a) | | | 6,700 | | | | 1,832 | | |
Japan (8.4%) | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 21,750 | | | | 597 | | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 5,900 | | | | 690 | | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 7,300 | | | | 3,195 | | |
Nikon Corp. | | | 183,800 | | | | 1,865 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
SMC Corp. | | | 1,805 | | | $ | 860 | | |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 29,293 | | | | 2,497 | | |
Sony Group Corp. ADR | | | 17,742 | | | | 1,507 | | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 10,100 | | | | 2,211 | | |
| | | 13,422 | | |
Korea, Republic of (7.0%) | |
Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd. | | | 10,945 | | | | 1,974 | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 113,200 | | | | 6,662 | | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 14,704 | | | | 2,496 | | |
| | | 11,132 | | |
Netherlands (4.3%) | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 3,316 | | | | 3,379 | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | 69,479 | | | | 2,067 | | |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 8,554 | | | | 1,413 | | |
| | | 6,859 | | |
Norway (1.1%) | |
Var Energi ASA | | | 501,004 | | | | 1,775 | | |
Singapore (3.4%) | |
Sea Ltd. ADR (a) | | | 75,225 | | | | 5,373 | | |
South Africa (3.4%) | |
Anglo American Platinum Ltd. (c) | | | 40,646 | | | | 1,338 | | |
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 160,203 | | | | 796 | | |
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 128,516 | | | | 899 | | |
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 183,225 | | | | 198 | | |
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. ADR (c) | | | 179,556 | | | | 781 | | |
Thungela Resources Ltd. (c) | | | 244,892 | | | | 1,468 | | |
| | | 5,480 | | |
Switzerland (0.7%) | |
Nestle SA (Registered) | | | 10,898 | | | | 1,112 | | |
Taiwan (5.3%) | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 201,000 | | | | 5,955 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 14,167 | | | | 2,463 | | |
| | | 8,418 | | |
United Kingdom (17.6%) | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 71,035 | | | | 2,245 | | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 32,727 | | | | 5,093 | | |
BAE Systems PLC | | | 95,170 | | | | 1,585 | | |
Diageo PLC | | | 62,003 | | | | 1,946 | | |
Experian PLC | | | 57,812 | | | | 2,686 | | |
Glencore PLC | | | 1,041,383 | | | | 5,926 | | |
Shell PLC | | | 59,345 | | | | 2,129 | | |
Unilever PLC | | | 32,525 | | | | 1,784 | | |
Unilever PLC ADR | | | 28,801 | | | | 1,584 | | |
Unilever PLC CVA | | | 56,188 | | | | 3,084 | | |
| | | 28,062 | | |
United States (3.3%) | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 1,578 | | | | 2,593 | | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 5,893 | | | | 2,762 | | |
| | | 5,355 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $108,746) | | | 154,998 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Preferred Stock (0.8%) | |
United States (0.8%) | |
Neurogenesis, Inc., Series A (a)(d)(e) (acquisition cost — $1,250; acquired 12/16/21) | | | 32,692 | | | $ | 1,250 | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.7%) | |
Investment Company (1.7%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $2,689) | | | 2,689,152 | | | | 2,689 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (0.0%)‡ | |
Investment Company (0.0%)‡ | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $89) | | | 89,171 | | | | 89 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.0%)‡ | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $17; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $17) | | $ | 17 | | | | 17 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $8; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $8) | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | |
| | | 25 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $114) | | | 114 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,803) | | | 2,803 | | |
Total Investments (99.5%) (Cost $112,799) including $237 of Securities Loaned (f)(g)(h) | | | 159,051 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.5%) | | | 766 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 159,817 | | |
Country assignments and aggregations are based generally on third party vendor classifications and information, and may be different from the assignments and aggregations under the policies set forth in the Fund's prospectus and/or statement of additional information relating to geographic classifications.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security trades on the Hong Kong exchange.
(c) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(d) Security cannot be offered for public resale without first being registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and related rules ("restricted security"). Acquisition date represents the day on which an enforceable right to acquire such security is obtained and is presented along with related cost in the security description. The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities. Any costs related to such registration are borne by the issuer. The aggregate value of restricted securities (excluding 144A holdings) at June 30, 2024 amounts to approximately $1,250,000 and represents 0.8% of net assets.
(e) At June 30, 2024, the Fund held a fair valued security valued at approximately $1,250,000, representing 0.8% of net assets. This security has been fair valued using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company's (as defined herein) Directors.
(f) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $109,874,000 and 68.8%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Financial Statements.
(g) Securities are available for collateral in connection with open futures contracts.
(h) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $55,073,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $8,897,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $46,176,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
CVA Certificaten Van Aandelen.
Futures Contracts:
The Fund had the following futures contracts open at June 30, 2024:
| | Number of Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Long: | |
Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong) | | | 21 | | | Jul-24 | | HKD | 1 | | | $ | 2,371 | | | $ | (50 | ) | |
Stoxx Europe Small 200 Index (Germany) | | | 302 | | | Sep-24 | | EUR | 15 | | | | 5,422 | | | | (26 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | (76 | ) | |
EUR — Euro
HKD — Hong Kong Dollar
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other** | | | 45.8 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 10.4 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 9.7 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 7.0 | | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 5.9 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 5.9 | | |
Banks | | | 5.2 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 5.1 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | %*** | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
*** Does not include open futures contracts with a value of approximately $7,793,000 and unrealized depreciation of approximately $76,000.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $110,021) | | $ | 156,273 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $2,778) | | | 2,778 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $112,799) | | | 159,051 | | |
Cash | | | 18 | | |
Receivable for Variation Margin on Futures Contracts | | | 953 | | |
Tax Reclaim Receivable | | | 292 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 208 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 118 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 12 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | 1 | | |
Other Assets | | | 97 | | |
Total Assets | | | 160,750 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax | | | 383 | | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 198 | | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 114 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 88 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 35 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 24 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 8 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable to Bank | | | 21 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 11 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 3 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 12 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 11 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 21 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 933 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 159,817 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 113,585 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 46,232 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 159,817 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 103,225 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 6,325,982 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.32 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 51,833 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 3,104,747 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.69 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.92 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 17.61 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,428 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 268,698 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.48 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 286 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 17,483 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.36 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 31 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,887 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.34 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 14 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 843 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 16.33 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 237 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $193 of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 1,836 | | |
Dividends from Securities of Affiliated Issuers (Note G) | | | 26 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | 9 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,871 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 515 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 85 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 63 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 16 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 2 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 48 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 19 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 63 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 37 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 19 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 18 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 4 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 3 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 13 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 915 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (82 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (25 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 804 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,067 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold (Net of $29 of Capital Gain Country Tax) | | | 3,895 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (21 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | 358 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 4,232 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax of $72) | | | 7,464 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (68 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | (76 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 7,320 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 11,552 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 12,619 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1,067 | | | $ | 2,374 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 4,232 | | | | (2,448 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 7,320 | | | | 19,557 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 12,619 | | | | 19,483 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (4,000 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1,493 | ) | |
Class L | | | — | | | | (103 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (9 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class IR | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (5,606 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 4,666 | | | | 27,518 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 3,977 | | |
Redeemed | | | (29,296 | ) | | | (24,654 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 1,347 | | | | 2,231 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,477 | | |
Redeemed | | | (4,275 | ) | | | (9,429 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 101 | | |
Redeemed | | | (123 | ) | | | (382 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 56 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 9 | | |
Redeemed | | | (168 | ) | | | (131 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 12 | | | | 3 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (12 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (27,837 | ) | | | 765 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (15,218 | ) | | | 14,642 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 175,035 | | | | 160,393 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 159,817 | | | $ | 175,035 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 300 | | | | 1,840 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 273 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,963 | ) | | | (1,659 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1,663 | ) | | | 454 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 85 | | | | 147 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 99 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (270 | ) | | | (620 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (185 | ) | | | (374 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 7 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (8 | ) | | | (26 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (8 | ) | | | (19 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (11 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (11 | ) | | | (4 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1 | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 1 | | | | (1 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.00 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 19.03 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 12.07 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.16 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.50 | | | | (4.06 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 4.41 | | | | 2.54 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.72 | | | | (3.88 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 4.45 | | | | 2.70 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.32 | | | $ | 15.00 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 19.03 | | | $ | 14.59 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 8.80 | %(4) | | | 12.52 | %(5) | | | (21.57 | )% | | | 2.33 | % | | | 30.48 | % | | | 22.41 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 103,225 | | | $ | 119,815 | | | $ | 104,002 | | | $ | 153,810 | | | $ | 146,087 | | | $ | 126,860 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(6) | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 0.97 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.90 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.86 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.46 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.48 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.18 | %(7) | | | 0.87 | %(7) | | | 0.24 | %(7) | | | 1.22 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 8 | %(4) | | | 14 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 34 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.89 | % | | | 1.45 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.37 | | | $ | 14.13 | | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 19.43 | | | $ | 14.94 | | | $ | 12.36 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.11 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.53 | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | 4.51 | | | | 2.61 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.71 | | | | (4.00 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 4.50 | | | | 2.72 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.69 | | | $ | 15.37 | | | $ | 14.13 | | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 19.43 | | | $ | 14.94 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 8.59 | %(4) | | | 12.15 | %(5) | | | (21.77 | )% | | | 2.03 | % | | | 30.10 | % | | | 22.00 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 51,833 | | | $ | 50,552 | | | $ | 51,769 | | | $ | 71,668 | | | $ | 69,135 | | | $ | 58,339 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.29 | %(6) | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.25 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.19 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.16 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.18 | %(7) | | | 1.18 | %(7) | | | 1.19 | %(7) | | | 1.22 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.18 | %(7) | | | 1.18 | %(7) | | | 1.19 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.17 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.18 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.88 | %(7) | | | 0.55 | %(7) | | | (0.06 | )%(7) | | | 0.82 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 8 | %(4) | | | 14 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 34 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.15 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 13.99 | | | $ | 18.16 | | | $ | 19.27 | | | $ | 14.90 | | | $ | 12.32 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.05 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (4.09 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 4.47 | | | | 2.59 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (4.04 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 4.38 | | | | 2.64 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.48 | | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 13.99 | | | $ | 18.16 | | | $ | 19.27 | | | $ | 14.90 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 8.35 | %(4) | | | 11.51 | %(5) | | | (22.22 | )% | | | 1.48 | % | | | 29.38 | % | | | 21.43 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 4,428 | | | $ | 4,206 | | | $ | 4,129 | | | $ | 5,475 | | | $ | 5,718 | | | $ | 4,644 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.84 | %(6) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.81 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.74 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.71 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.74 | %(7) | | | 1.74 | %(7) | | | 1.74 | %(7) | | | 1.74 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.74 | %(7) | | | 1.74 | %(7) | | | 1.74 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.62 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.63 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.32 | %(7) | | | 0.02 | %(7) | | | (0.61 | )%(7) | | | 0.35 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 8 | %(4) | | | 14 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 34 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class L shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.74 | % | | | 0.60 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.12 | | | $ | 13.89 | | | $ | 18.08 | | | $ | 19.22 | | | $ | 14.89 | | | $ | 12.34 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.50 | | | | (4.07 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 4.46 | | | | 2.59 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.56 | | | | (4.06 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 4.34 | | | | 2.59 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (2) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.36 | | | $ | 15.12 | | | $ | 13.89 | | | $ | 18.08 | | | $ | 19.22 | | | $ | 14.89 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 8.20 | %(4) | | | 11.27 | %(5) | | | (22.43 | )% | | | 1.23 | % | | | 29.13 | % | | | 21.03 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 286 | | | $ | 433 | | | $ | 459 | | | $ | 821 | | | $ | 144 | | | $ | 45 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.91 | %(6) | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 5.66 | % | | | 7.49 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.00 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.96 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | 1.99 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.37 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.37 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.05 | %(7) | | | (0.09 | )%(7) | | | (0.81 | )%(7) | | | 0.03 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 8 | %(4) | | | 14 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 34 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.99 | % | | | 0.34 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from October 31, 2019(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.02 | | | $ | 13.82 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 19.04 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 13.79 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(3) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.00 | (4) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.49 | | | | (4.06 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 4.42 | | | | 0.98 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.72 | | | | (3.85 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 4.46 | | | | 0.98 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.34 | | | $ | 15.02 | | | $ | 13.82 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 19.04 | | | $ | 14.59 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 8.79 | %(6) | | | 12.56 | %(7) | | | (21.45 | )% | | | 2.39 | % | | | 30.55 | % | | | 7.15 | %(6) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 9.64 | %(8) | | | 12.52 | % | | | 5.55 | % | | | 10.73 | % | | | 21.16 | % | | | 14.33 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.81 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.84 | %(9) | | | 0.84 | %(9) | | | 0.84 | %(9) | | | 0.84 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.84 | %(9) | | | 0.84 | %(9) | | | 0.84 | %(9) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.49 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.52 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.41 | %(9) | | | 0.89 | %(9) | | | 0.28 | %(9) | | | 0.18 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 8 | %(6) | | | 14 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 34 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Offering.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.49 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from October 31, 2019(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.00 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 19.04 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 13.79 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.48 | | | | (4.04 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 4.42 | | | | 0.98 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.71 | | | | (3.86 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 4.46 | | | | 0.98 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.33 | | | $ | 15.00 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 19.04 | | | $ | 14.59 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 8.87 | %(5) | | | 12.49 | %(6) | | | (21.51 | )% | | | 2.39 | % | | | 30.55 | % | | | 7.15 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 15.05 | %(7) | | | 19.62 | % | | | 18.22 | % | | | 14.38 | % | | | 20.70 | % | | | 14.33 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.81 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | 0.84 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | 0.84 | %(8) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 1.56 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.52 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.21 | %(8) | | | 0.92 | %(8) | | | 0.29 | %(8) | | | 0.18 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 8 | %(5) | | | 14 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 34 | % | |
(1) Commencement of Offering.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class IR shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.48 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Passport Overseas Equity Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or
more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) futures are valued at the settlement price on the exchange on which they trade or, if a settlement price is unavailable, at the last sale price on the exchange; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of
the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,400 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,400 | | |
Banks | | | 3,374 | | | | 4,909 | | | | — | | | | 8,283 | | |
Beverages | | | — | | | | 3,200 | | | | — | | | | 3,200 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 2,762 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,762 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 8,182 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,182 | | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 6,296 | | | | — | | | | 6,296 | | |
Containers & Packaging | | | — | | | | 1,296 | | | | — | | | | 1,296 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | — | | | | 3,195 | | | | — | | | | 3,195 | | |
Entertainment | | | 5,373 | | | | 2,067 | | | | — | | | | 7,440 | | |
Food Products | | | — | | | | 1,112 | | | | — | | | | 1,112 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 3,122 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,122 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | — | | | | 690 | | | | — | | | | 690 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | — | | | | 1,365 | | | | — | | | | 1,365 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | $ | 7,908 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,908 | | |
Household Durables | | | 1,507 | | | | 4,362 | | | | — | | | | 5,869 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | — | | | | 2,403 | | | | — | | | | 2,403 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | — | | | | 1,563 | | | | — | | | | 1,563 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | — | | | | 2,363 | | | | — | | | | 2,363 | | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 1,457 | | | | — | | | | 1,457 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 4,083 | | | | 11,402 | | | | — | | | | 15,485 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 781 | | | | 8,537 | | | | — | | | | 9,318 | | |
Passenger Airlines | | | 2,153 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,153 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | 1,584 | | | | 6,173 | | | | — | | | | 7,757 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 11,068 | | | | — | | | | 11,068 | | |
Professional Services | | | — | | | | 4,099 | | | | — | | | | 4,099 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2,463 | | | | 14,041 | | | | — | | | | 16,504 | | |
Software | | | 1,832 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,832 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | — | | | | 6,662 | | | | — | | | | 6,662 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | — | | | | 2,214 | | | | — | | | | 2,214 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 45,124 | | | | 109,874 | | | | — | | | | 154,998 | | |
Preferred Stock | |
Biotechnology | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,250 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 2,778 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,778 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 25 | | | | — | | | | 25 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 2,778 | | | | 25 | | | | — | | | | 2,803 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 47,902 | | | $ | 109,899 | | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 159,051 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Futures Contracts | | | (76 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (76 | ) | |
Total | | $ | 47,826 | | | $ | 109,899 | | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 158,975 | | |
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
| | Preferred Stock (000) | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 1,250 | | |
Purchases | | | — | | |
Sales | | | — | | |
Transfers in | | | — | | |
Transfers out | | | — | | |
Corporate actions | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | — | | |
Realized gains (losses) | | | — | | |
Ending Balance | | $ | 1,250 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of June 30, 2024 | | $ | — | | |
The following table presents additional information about valuation techniques and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of June 30, 2024:
| | Fair Value at June 30, 2024 (000) | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Amount | | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input* | |
Preferred Stock | | $ | 1,250 | | | Market Transaction Method | | Precedent Transaction | | $ | 38.24 | | | Increase | |
* Represents the expected directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase in the corresponding input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unreal-
ized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
5. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates, risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Futures: A futures contract is a standardized, exchange-traded agreement to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying asset, reference rate or index at a specific price at a specific future time. The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of the underlying instrument. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, futures contracts are settled through either physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. During the period the futures contract is open, payments are received from or made to the broker based upon changes in the value of the contract (the variation margin). A decision as to whether, when and how to use futures contracts involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived futures transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. In addition to the derivatives risks discussed above, the prices of futures contracts can be highly volatile, using futures contracts can lower total return and the potential loss from futures contracts can exceed the Fund's initial investment in such contracts. No assurance can be given that a liquid market will exist for any particular futures contract at any particular time.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Liability Derivatives Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Futures Contracts | | Variation Margin on Futures Contracts | | Equity Risk | | $ | (76 | )(a) | |
(a) This amount represents the cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Portfolio of Investments. The Statement of Assets and Liabilities only reflects the current day's net variation margin.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Equity Risk | | Futures Contracts | | $ | 358 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Equity Risk | | Futures Contracts | | $ | (76 | ) | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Futures Contracts: | |
Average monthly notional value | | $ | 6,483,000 | | |
6. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in theStatement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 237 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (237 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $114,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Portfolio of Investments. In addition, the Fund received non-cash collateral of approximately $134,000 in the form of U.S. Government obligations, which the Fund cannot sell or repledge, and accordingly are not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 Days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 114 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 114 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 114 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 114 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 114 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
7. Restricted Securities: The Fund invests in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term "restricted securities" refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Fund may have difficulty disposing of such assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price. In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Fund, where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund can sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and the acquirer of the securities. The Fund would, in either case, bear market risks during that period. Restricted securities are identified in the Portfolio of Investments.
8. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
9. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
10. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which
cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.90% for Class I shares, 1.25% for Class A shares, 1.75% for Class L shares, 2.00% for Class C shares, 0.85% for Class R6 shares and 0.85% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $82,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $28,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $12,195,000 and $41,682,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $1,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 857 | | | $ | 9,691 | | | $ | 7,770 | | | $ | 26 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,778 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended
December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 2,695 | | | $ | 2,911 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,541 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 32 | | | $ | 2 | | |
Qualified late year losses are capital losses and specified ordinary losses, including currency losses, incurred after October 31 but within the taxable year that, if elected, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund intends to defer to January 1, 2024 for U.S. federal income tax purposes the following losses:
Qualified Late Year Ordinary Losses (000) | | Post- October Capital Losses (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | 3,382 | | |
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 70.5%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or
negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below its peer group average for the one- three- and five-year periods. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that (i) the Fund's performance was acceptable; and (ii) the management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Permanence Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
Permanence Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (93.6%) | |
Aerospace & Defense (6.0%) | |
Airbus SE (France) | | | 674 | | | $ | 93 | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a) | | | 21 | | | | 6 | | |
Babcock International Group PLC (United Kingdom) | | | 19,129 | | | | 126 | | |
General Electric Co. | | | 153 | | | | 24 | | |
HEICO Corp., Class A | | | 33 | | | | 6 | | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 5 | | | | 7 | | |
| | | 262 | | |
Beverages (0.1%) | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 53 | | | | 3 | | |
Biotechnology (0.0%)‡ | |
GRAIL, Inc. (a) | | | 31 | | | | — | @ | |
Broadline Retail (4.1%) | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 930 | | | | 180 | | |
Capital Markets (8.5%) | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 1,857 | | | | 254 | | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 137 | | | | 66 | | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 109 | | | | 49 | | |
| | | 369 | | |
Chemicals (0.2%) | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 24 | | | | 5 | | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 16 | | | | 5 | | |
| | | 10 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (4.6%) | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 9 | | | | 6 | | |
Copart, Inc. (a) | | | 99 | | | | 6 | | |
Rentokil Initial PLC (United Kingdom) | | | 28,388 | | | | 165 | | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 108 | | | | 5 | | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 212 | | | | 20 | | |
| | | 202 | | |
Construction Materials (0.1%) | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 10 | | | | 5 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail (3.3%) | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 1,079 | | | | 143 | | |
Distributors (0.4%) | |
Pool Corp. | | | 54 | | | | 17 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services (0.1%) | |
Service Corp. International | | | 68 | | | | 5 | | |
Entertainment (0.6%) | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | | 19 | | | | 13 | | |
Walt Disney Co. | | | 115 | | | | 11 | | |
| | | 24 | | |
Food Products (0.6%) | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | 341 | | | | 24 | | |
Ground Transportation (4.8%) | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 913 | | | | 207 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (0.2%) | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) | | | 15 | | | $ | 7 | | |
Health Care Technology (0.4%) | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 106 | | | | 19 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (1.5%) | |
Domino's Pizza, Inc. | | | 11 | | | | 6 | | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | 159 | | | | 40 | | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 242 | | | | 19 | | |
| | | 65 | | |
Household Durables (3.1%) | |
NVR, Inc. (a) | | | 9 | | | | 68 | | |
Victoria PLC (United Kingdom) (a) | | | 30,206 | | | | 68 | | |
| | | 136 | | |
Information Technology Services (9.8%) | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 5,083 | | | | 421 | | |
Gartner, Inc. (a) | | | 10 | | | | 5 | | |
| | | 426 | | |
Insurance (0.5%) | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 263 | | | | 23 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (8.4%) | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 841 | | | | 210 | | |
Eurofins Scientific SE (France) | | | 2,693 | | | | 135 | | |
Illumina, Inc. (a) | | | 186 | | | | 19 | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 7 | | | | 4 | | |
| | | 368 | | |
Metals & Mining (2.6%) | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 908 | | | | 114 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (4.4%) | |
Cameco Corp. (Canada) | | | 935 | | | | 46 | | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 199 | | | | 146 | | |
| | | 192 | | |
Personal Care Products (0.6%) | |
Oddity Tech Ltd., Class A (Israel) (a) | | | 600 | | | | 24 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (4.9%) | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 7,890 | | | | 208 | | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 22 | | | | 4 | | |
| | | 212 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (1.1%) | |
ASML Holding NV (Registered) (Netherlands) | | | 48 | | | | 49 | | |
Software (5.7%) | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 102 | | | | 25 | | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 20 | | | | 6 | | |
Guidewire Software, Inc. (a) | | | 40 | | | | 5 | | |
Procore Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 2,919 | | | | 194 | | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 9 | | | | 5 | | |
Synopsys, Inc. (a) | | | 10 | | | | 6 | | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 11 | | | | 6 | | |
| | | 247 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Permanence Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Specialized REITs (5.0%) | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 1,111 | | | $ | 216 | | |
Specialty Retail (5.7%) | |
AutoZone, Inc. (a) | | | 8 | | | | 24 | | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,831 | | | | 182 | | |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 60 | | | | 20 | | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 88 | | | | 24 | | |
| | | 250 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (5.7%) | |
Christian Dior SE (France) | | | 132 | | | | 96 | | |
On Holding AG, Class A (Switzerland) (a) | | | 3,898 | | | | 151 | | |
| | | 247 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.6%) | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 76 | | | | 5 | | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 50 | | | | 23 | | |
| | | 28 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,763) | | | 4,074 | | |
Investment Company (2.3%) | |
iShares Bitcoin Trust (a) (Cost $116) | | | 3,001 | | | | 102 | | |
| | No. of Warrants | | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | |
Software (0.0%) | |
Constellation Software, Inc. expires 3/31/40 (a) (Cost $—) | | | 58 | | | | — | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (1.6%) | |
Investment Company (1.6%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $69) | | | 68,532 | | | $ | 69 | | |
Total Investments Excluding Purchased Options (97.5%) (Cost $3,948) | | | 4,245 | | |
Total Purchased Options Outstanding (0.1%) (Cost $14) | | | 4 | | |
Total Investments (97.6%) (Cost $3,962) (b)(c)(d) | | | 4,249 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (2.4%) | | | 106 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 4,355 | | |
@ Value is less than $500.
‡ Amount is less than 0.05%.
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The approximate fair value and percentage of net assets, $683,000 and 15.7%, respectively, represent the securities that have been fair valued under the fair valuation policy for international investments as described in Note A-1 within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Securities are available for collateral in connection with purchased options.
(d) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $648,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $361,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $287,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Call Options Purchased:
The Fund had the following call options purchased open at June 30, 2024:
Counterparty | | Description | | Strike Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value (000) | | Premiums Paid (000) | | Unrealized Depreciation (000) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.69 | | | Jan-25 | | | 1,103,570 | | | $ | 1,104 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (2 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.78 | | | Mar-25 | | | 1,081,829 | | | | 1,082 | | | | 2 | | | | 5 | | | | (3 | ) | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | USD/CNH | | CNH | 7.79 | | | Aug-24 | | | 1,263,287 | | | | 1,263 | | | | — | @ | | | 5 | | | | (5 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | (10 | ) | |
@ Value is less than $500.
CNH — Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
USD — United States Dollar
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Permanence Portfolio
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 38.9 | % | |
Information Technology Services | | | 10.0 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 8.8 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 8.6 | | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 6.1 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 6.0 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 5.8 | | |
Software | | | 5.7 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 5.1 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $3,893) | | $ | 4,180 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $69) | | | 69 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $3,962) | | | 4,249 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $7) | | | 7 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 64 | | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | 37 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 2 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 61 | | |
Total Assets | | | 4,420 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 55 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 9 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 65 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,355 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 3,605 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 750 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,355 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,786 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 282,804 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.39 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 463 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 35,052 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.20 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.73 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 13.93 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 42 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 3,291 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 12.77 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 64 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 4,752 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 13.41 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $—@ of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 21 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 3 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 24 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 79 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 22 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 14 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 8 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 5 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 2 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 1 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 9 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 146 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (111 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (14 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 17 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 7 | | |
Realized Gain: | |
Investments Sold | | | 487 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 487 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (265 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (265 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 222 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 229 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 9 | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 487 | | | | 283 | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (265 | ) | | | 633 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 229 | | | | 925 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (331 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (62 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (6 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (404 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 15 | | | | 183 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 331 | | |
Redeemed | | | (34 | ) | | | (485 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 50 | | | | 1,181 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 62 | | |
Redeemed | | | (289 | ) | | | (921 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 24 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Redeemed | | | (9 | ) | | | (3 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 57 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 6 | | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (52 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (267 | ) | | | 388 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (38 | ) | | | 909 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 4,393 | | | | 3,484 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 4,355 | | | $ | 4,393 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 1 | | | | 14 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 27 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2 | ) | | | (36 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (1 | ) | | | 5 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 4 | | | | 92 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (21 | ) | | | (72 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (17 | ) | | | 25 | | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (1 | ) | | | 2 | | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Permanence Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from March 31, 2020(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.75 | | | $ | 11.16 | | | $ | 14.42 | | | $ | 14.65 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | (0.00 | )(4) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.63 | | | | 2.84 | | | | (2.93 | ) | | | 2.39 | | | | 5.51 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.88 | | | | (2.95 | ) | | | 2.39 | | | | 5.51 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (2.62 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.39 | | | $ | 12.75 | | | $ | 11.16 | | | $ | 14.42 | | | $ | 14.65 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 5.02 | %(6) | | | 26.44 | %(7) | | | (20.55 | )% | | | 16.85 | % | | | 55.46 | %(6) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 3,786 | | | $ | 3,624 | | | $ | 3,117 | | | $ | 3,807 | | | $ | 3,147 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 6.50 | %(8) | | | 7.44 | % | | | 8.14 | % | | | 7.49 | % | | | 10.85 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.85 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.65 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.85 | %(9) | | | 0.85 | %(9) | | | 0.85 | %(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.20 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.31 | %(9)(10) | | | (0.14 | )%(9) | | | 0.01 | %(9) | | | (0.02 | )%(8)(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(8)(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29 | %(6) | | | 100 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 68 | %(6) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.19% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 26.25%.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.11 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Permanence Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from March 31, 2020(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.60 | | | $ | 11.07 | | | $ | 14.31 | | | $ | 14.61 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.61 | | | | 2.83 | | | | (2.91 | ) | | | 2.37 | | | | 5.48 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.60 | | | | 2.82 | | | | (2.97 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 5.47 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.62 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.20 | | | $ | 12.60 | | | $ | 11.07 | | | $ | 14.31 | | | $ | 14.61 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 4.76 | %(5) | | | 26.11 | %(6) | | | (20.83 | )% | | | 16.41 | % | | | 55.05 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 463 | | | $ | 660 | | | $ | 303 | | | $ | 324 | | | $ | 256 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 7.33 | %(7) | | | 8.09 | % | | | 9.60 | % | | | 8.83 | % | | | 17.41 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.20 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.03 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.20 | %(8) | | | 1.20 | %(8) | | | 1.20 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.14 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.07 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.51 | )%(8) | | | (0.33 | )%(8) | | | (0.06 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29 | %(5) | | | 100 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 68 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.29% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 25.82%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.20 | % | | | (0.24 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Permanence Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from March 31, 2020(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 14.52 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(3) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.60 | | | | 2.75 | | | | (2.90 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | 5.49 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.66 | | | | (3.03 | ) | | | 2.18 | | | | 5.38 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.77 | | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 14.52 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 4.42 | %(5) | | | 25.15 | %(6) | | | (21.47 | )% | | | 15.52 | % | | | 54.15 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 21 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 12.45 | %(7) | | | 14.88 | % | | | 19.54 | % | | | 18.17 | % | | | 24.15 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.71 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.95 | %(8) | | | 1.95 | %(8) | | | 1.95 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.89 | )%(7)(8) | | | (0.75 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.24 | )%(8) | | | (1.09 | )%(8) | | | (1.08 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29 | %(5) | | | 100 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 68 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Not consolidated.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.31% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 24.84%.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.95 | % | | | (0.99 | )% | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Permanence Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from March 31, 2020(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | December 31, 2020(3) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.77 | | | $ | 11.17 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 14.65 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(4) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (5) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 0.62 | | | | 2.84 | | | | (2.94 | ) | | | 2.40 | | | | 5.51 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.89 | | | | (2.95 | ) | | | 2.41 | | | | 5.51 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.41 | | | $ | 12.77 | | | $ | 11.17 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 14.65 | | |
Total Return(6) | | | 5.01 | %(7) | | | 26.51 | %(8) | | | (20.50 | )% | | | 16.95 | % | | | 55.45 | %(7) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 64 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 44 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 16 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 9.89 | %(9) | | | 11.18 | % | | | 12.68 | % | | | 20.29 | % | | | 25.34 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.80 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.61 | %(10)(11) | | | 0.80 | %(10) | | | 0.80 | %(10) | | | 0.80 | %(9)(10) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 0.25 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.35 | %(10)(11) | | | (0.06 | )%(10) | | | 0.07 | %(10) | | | 0.03 | %(9)(10) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(9)(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(12) | | | 0.00 | %(9)(12) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29 | %(7) | | | 100 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 68 | %(7) | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Operations.
(3) Not consolidated.
(4) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(5) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(6) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(7) Not annualized.
(8) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.20% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 26.31%.
(9) Annualized.
(10) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(11) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.16 | % | |
(12) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the Permanence Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands, Permanence Cayman Portfolio, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary may invest in bitcoin indirectly through cash settled futures or indirectly through investments in pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that invest in bitcoin ("bitcoin ETFs"). The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The consolidated portfolio of investments and consolidated financial statements include the positions and accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions of the Fund and the Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation and all accounting policies of the Subsidiary are consistent with those of the Fund. As of June 30, 2024, the Subsidiary represented approximately $101,000 or approximately 2.32% of the net assets of the Fund.
Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to bitcoin within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Code and recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS")
revenue rulings, which require that a mutual fund receive no more than ten percent of its gross income from such investments in order to receive favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). Tax treatment of the income received from the Subsidiary may potentially be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority, which could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund's taxable income and distributions. If such changes occur, the Fund may need to significantly change its investment strategy and recognize unrealized gains in order to remain qualified for taxation as a RIC, which could adversely affect the Fund.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest re-ported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers or dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
"Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) listed options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price). If an official closing price or last reported sales price is unavailable, the listed option should be fair valued at the mean between its latest bid and ask prices. Unlisted options are valued at the mean between their latest bid and ask prices from a reputable broker/dealer or valued by a pricing service/vendor; (5) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (6) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (7) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by
the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 261 | | |
Beverages | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3 | | |
Biotechnology | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 180 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 180 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 369 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 369 | | |
Chemicals | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 36 | | | | 165 | | | | — | | | | 201 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 143 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 143 | | |
Distributors | | | 17 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | |
Entertainment | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24 | | |
Food Products | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24 | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 207 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 207 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 66 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 66 | | |
Household Durables | | | 68 | | | | 68 | | | | — | | | | 136 | | |
Information Technology Services | | | 425 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 425 | | |
Insurance | | | 23 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 233 | | | | 135 | | | | — | | | | 368 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 114 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 114 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 192 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 192 | | |
Personal Care Products | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 212 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 212 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 49 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49 | | |
Software | | | 247 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 247 | | |
Specialized REITs | | | 216 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 216 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 251 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 251 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 151 | | | | 96 | | | | — | | | | 247 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 28 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 3,391 | | | | 683 | | | | — | | | | 4,074 | | |
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Investment Company | | $ | 102 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 102 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | † | | | — | | | | — | † | |
Call Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 69 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 3,562 | | | $ | 687 | † | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,249 | † | |
† Includes a security valued at zero.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Derivatives: The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based, in part, on the value of an underlying asset, interest rate, index or financial instrument. Prevailing interest rates and volatility levels, among other things, also affect the value of derivative instruments. A derivative instrument often has risks similar to its underlying asset and may have additional risks, including imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying asset, risks of default by the counterparty to certain transactions, magnification of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities, instruments, indices or interest rates to which the derivative instrument relates,
risks that the transactions may not be liquid, risks arising from margin and payment requirements, risks arising from mispricing or valuation complexity and operational and legal risks. The use of derivatives involves risks that are different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with other portfolio investments. Derivatives may involve the use of highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with other portfolio investments. All of the Fund's holdings, including derivative instruments, are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized.
Certain derivative transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss. Leverage associated with derivative transactions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. Although the Adviser seeks to use derivatives to further the Fund's investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this result.
Following is a description of the derivative instruments and techniques that the Fund used during the period and their associated risks:
Options: With respect to options, the Fund is subject to equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency ex-change risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. If the Fund buys an option, it buys a legal contract giving it the right to buy or sell a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium paid by the Fund. The Fund may purchase and/or sell put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying (or similar) instrument. When entering into purchased option contracts, the Fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the purchased option contracts; however the risk of loss is limited to the premium paid.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
Purchased options are reported as part of "Total Investments in Securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expired are treated as realized losses. If the Fund writes an option, it sells to another party the right to buy from or sell to the Fund a specific amount of the underlying instrument or foreign currency, or futures contract on the underlying instrument or foreign currency, at an agreed-upon price during a period of time or on a specified date typically in exchange for a premium received by the Fund. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment and even a well-conceived option transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events. The prices of options can be highly volatile and the use of options can lower total returns.
FASB ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, how these derivative instruments are accounted for and their effects on the Fund's financial position and results of operations.
The following table sets forth the fair value of the Fund's derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of June 30, 2024:
| | Asset Derivatives Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Primary Risk Exposure | | Value (000) | |
Purchased Options | | Investments, at Value (Purchased Options) | | Currency Risk | | $ | 4 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables set forth by primary risk exposure the Fund's realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for
the six months ended June 30, 2024 in accordance with ASC 815:
Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | (8 | )(a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Realized Gain on Investments Sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivative Type | | Value (000) | |
Currency Risk | | Investments (Purchased Options) | | $ | 1 | (a) | |
(a) Amounts are included in Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund's derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
Gross Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Derivatives | | Assets(b) (000) | | Liabilities(b) (000) | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 4 | (a) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund typically enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements") or similar master agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty. Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties, including transactions such as swap, forward, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements. These Master Agreements typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Fund and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Fund exercises its right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Fund's net liability may be delayed or denied.
The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Counterparty | | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
Total | | $ | 4 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4 | | |
(a) Amounts are included in Investments in Securities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the approximate average monthly amount outstanding for each derivative type is as follows:
Purchased Options: | |
Average monthly notional amount | | | 3,825,000 | | |
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.85% for Class I shares, 1.20% for Class A shares, 1.95% for Class C shares and 0.80% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024,
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
approximately $14,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $115,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiary Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiary will pay the Adviser at the end of each fiscal quarter, calculated by applying a quarterly rate, based on the annual rate of 0.05%, to the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of advisory fees it receives from the Subsidiary.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining
accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $1,251,000 and $1,545,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 820 | | | $ | 821 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 69 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a RIC and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 120 | | | $ | 284 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 68 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 33 | | | $ | 55 | | |
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 35.8%.
K. Market Risk and Risks Relating to Certain Financial Instruments:
Bitcoin: The Fund may have exposure to cryptocurrencies indirectly through cash settled futures bitcoin exposure or indirectly through bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrencies (also referred to as "virtual currencies" and "digital currencies") are digital assets designed to act as a medium of exchange. Although cryptocurrency is an emerging asset class, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Cryptocurrency facilitates decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money, without the oversight of a central authority or banks. The value of cryptocurrency is not backed by any government, corporation, or other identified body. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to theft, loss and destruction. For example, the bitcoin held by bitcoin ETFs (and the Fund's indirect exposure to such bitcoin) is also susceptible to these risks. The value of the bitcoin ETFs investments in cryptocurrency is subject to fluctuations in the value of the cryptocurrency, which have been and may in the future be highly volatile and subject to sharp declines. The value of cryptocurrencies is determined by the
supply and demand for cryptocurrency in the global market for the trading of cryptocurrency, which consists primarily of transactions on electronic exchanges. The price of bitcoin could drop precipitously (including to zero) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, regulatory changes, a crisis of confidence, flaw or operational issue in the bitcoin network or a change in user preference to competing cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin ETF exposure could result in substantial losses to the Fund.
Market: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three-year period but below its peer group average for the one-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
US Core Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
US Core Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (98.7%) | |
Banks (5.1%) | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 78,855 | | | $ | 15,949 | | |
Broadline Retail (5.4%) | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 88,094 | | | | 17,024 | | |
Building Products (1.0%) | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 47,394 | | | | 3,078 | | |
Capital Markets (6.3%) | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 28,301 | | | | 12,090 | | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 27,244 | | | | 7,609 | | |
| | | 19,699 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (3.7%) | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 54,558 | | | | 11,639 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail (5.0%) | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 15,787 | | | | 13,419 | | |
Target Corp. | | | 15,421 | | | | 2,283 | | |
| | | 15,702 | | |
Electric Utilities (1.0%) | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 44,245 | | | | 3,133 | | |
Entertainment (2.3%) | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | | 10,552 | | | | 7,121 | | |
Financial Services (4.4%) | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 20,613 | | | | 3,422 | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 23,230 | | | | 10,248 | | |
| | | 13,670 | | |
Ground Transportation (0.8%) | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 33,476 | | | | 2,433 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (1.3%) | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | 15,459 | | | | 3,940 | | |
Household Durables (0.8%) | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 17,769 | | | | 2,663 | | |
Insurance (7.4%) | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 119,749 | | | | 10,707 | | |
Progressive Corp. | | | 60,120 | | | | 12,487 | | |
| | | 23,194 | | |
Interactive Media & Services (7.1%) | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 122,939 | | | | 22,393 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (1.3%) | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 12,353 | | | | 3,087 | | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 2,678 | | | | 882 | | |
| | | 3,969 | | |
Metals & Mining (1.0%) | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 19,018 | | | | 3,006 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (2.9%) | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 24,866 | | | | 3,890 | | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 32,228 | | | | 5,052 | | |
| | | 8,942 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (3.1%) | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 10,754 | | | | 9,736 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (13.8%) | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 42,697 | | | $ | 10,076 | | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 4,063 | | | | 4,327 | | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 234,662 | | | | 28,990 | | |
| | | 43,393 | | |
Software (11.6%) | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 69,516 | | | | 31,070 | | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 10,633 | | | | 5,346 | | |
| | | 36,416 | | |
Specialty Retail (4.0%) | |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 3,923 | | | | 1,351 | | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 102,490 | | | | 11,284 | | |
| | | 12,635 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (6.5%) | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 97,173 | | | | 20,467 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.2%) | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (a) | | | 2,139 | | | | 639 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (2.7%) | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 13,126 | | | | 8,489 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $205,317) | | | 309,330 | | |
Short-Term Investment (1.2%) | |
Investment Company (1.2%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $3,811) | | | 3,810,857 | | | | 3,811 | | |
Total Investments (99.9%) (Cost $209,128) (b) | | | 313,141 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.1%) | | | 459 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 313,600 | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $104,142,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $129,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $104,013,000.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 31.7 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 13.9 | | |
Software | | | 11.6 | | |
Insurance | | | 7.4 | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 7.1 | | |
Tech Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 6.5 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 6.3 | | |
Broadline Retail | | | 5.4 | | |
Banks | | | 5.1 | | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $205,317) | | $ | 309,330 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $3,811) | | | 3,811 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $209,128) | | | 313,141 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 1,040 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 22 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 13 | | |
Other Assets | | | 88 | | |
Total Assets | | | 314,304 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Advisory Fees | | | 396 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 142 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 50 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 13 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | 33 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 22 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 7 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 6 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 20 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 12 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 704 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 313,600 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 245,717 | | |
Total Distributable Earnings | | | 67,883 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 313,600 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 208,140 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 7,367,518 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 28.25 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 64,343 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,302,861 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 27.94 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 1.55 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 29.49 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 40,909 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 1,542,851 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 26.52 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 208 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 7,353 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 28.28 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | $ | 1,171 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 56 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,227 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 783 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 67 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | 177 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 104 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 50 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 16 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | 12 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 73 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 24 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 14 | | |
Interest Expenses | | | 8 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 5 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 10 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,353 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (36 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (9 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (2 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,305 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (78 | ) | |
Realized Gain: | |
Investments Sold | | | 4,926 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 47,594 | | |
Net Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 52,520 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 52,442 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | (78 | ) | | $ | 604 | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 4,926 | | | | (31,194 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 47,594 | | | | 64,508 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 52,442 | | | | 33,918 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (465 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (31 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (496 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 58,014 | | | | 105,800 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 465 | | |
Redeemed | | | (29,527 | ) | | | (134,135) | | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 12,837 | | | | 9,916 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 31 | | |
Redeemed | | | (5,310 | ) | | | (12,609 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | 5,558 | | | | 6,227 | | |
Redeemed | | | (2,817 | ) | | | (16,418 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 180 | | | | 16 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Redeemed | | | (4 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 38,931 | | | | (40,716 | ) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 91,373 | | | | (7,294 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 222,227 | | | | 229,521 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 313,600 | | | $ | 222,227 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2,248 | | | | 5,145 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 21 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,170 | ) | | | (6,587 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | 1,078 | | | | (1,421 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 491 | | | | 479 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (210 | ) | | | (613 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | 281 | | | | (133 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 224 | | | | 311 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (116 | ) | | | (849 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | 108 | | | | (538 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 7 | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (— | @@) | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Increase in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | 7 | | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
US Core Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 23.04 | | | $ | 19.58 | | | $ | 24.59 | | | $ | 18.09 | | | $ | 14.61 | | | $ | 10.89 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 5.19 | | | | 3.43 | | | | (5.05 | ) | | | 6.46 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 3.82 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 5.21 | | | | 3.53 | | | | (4.97 | ) | | | 6.51 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 3.91 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.25 | | | $ | 23.04 | | | $ | 19.58 | | | $ | 24.59 | | | $ | 18.09 | | | $ | 14.61 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 22.61 | %(3) | | | 18.06 | %(4) | | | (20.21 | )% | | | 35.99 | % | | | 24.20 | % | | | 36.01 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 208,140 | | | $ | 144,907 | | | $ | 151,003 | | | $ | 110,286 | | | $ | 20,377 | | | $ | 13,086 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 0.84 | %(5) | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.09 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.81 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.79 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.78 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.80 | %(5)(6) | | | N/A | | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.79 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.13 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.48 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.37 | %(6) | | | 0.21 | %(6) | | | 0.42 | %(6) | | | 0.71 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(3) | | | 45 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 69 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.47 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
US Core Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 22.82 | | | $ | 19.40 | | | $ | 24.39 | | | $ | 17.99 | | | $ | 14.58 | | | $ | 10.86 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.05 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 5.14 | | | | 3.40 | | | | (4.99 | ) | | | 6.41 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 3.82 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 5.12 | | | | 3.44 | | | | (4.98 | ) | | | 6.40 | | | | 3.46 | | | | 3.87 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 27.94 | | | $ | 22.82 | | | $ | 19.40 | | | $ | 24.39 | | | $ | 17.99 | | | $ | 14.58 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 22.44 | %(3) | | | 17.71 | %(4) | | | (20.42 | )% | | | 35.58 | % | | | 23.77 | % | | | 35.68 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 64,343 | | | $ | 46,123 | | | $ | 41,802 | | | $ | 34,693 | | | $ | 5,807 | | | $ | 3,393 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.09 | %(5) | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.46 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.07 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.08 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 1.12 | %(6) | | | 1.15 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 1.06 | %(5)(6) | | | N/A | | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 1.11 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.13 | )%(5)(6) | | | 0.19 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.07 | %(6) | | | (0.06 | )%(6) | | | 0.07 | %(6) | | | 0.34 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(3) | | | 45 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 69 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.09 | % | | | 0.18 | % | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
US Core Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.73 | | | $ | 18.61 | | | $ | 23.56 | | | $ | 17.51 | | | $ | 14.30 | | | $ | 10.70 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(1) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 4.90 | | | | 3.23 | | | | (4.81 | ) | | | 6.22 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 3.75 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.79 | | | | 3.12 | | | | (4.94 | ) | | | 6.05 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 3.70 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.52 | | | $ | 21.73 | | | $ | 18.61 | | | $ | 23.56 | | | $ | 17.51 | | | $ | 14.30 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 22.04 | %(3) | | | 16.77 | %(4) | | | (20.97 | )% | | | 34.55 | % | | | 22.84 | % | | | 34.50 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 40,909 | | | $ | 31,178 | | | $ | 36,707 | | | $ | 22,638 | | | $ | 3,353 | | | $ | 2,489 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.86 | %(5) | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 3.07 | % | | | 3.23 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.83 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.84 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.81 | %(6) | | | 1.84 | %(6) | | | 1.90 | %(6) | | | 1.90 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 1.82 | %(5)(6) | | | N/A | | | | 1.81 | %(6) | | | 1.84 | %(6) | | | 1.90 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.89 | )%(5)(6) | | | (0.57 | )%(6)(7) | | | (0.65 | )%(6) | | | (0.80 | )%(6) | | | (0.68 | )%(6) | | | (0.39 | )%(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | | | 0.00 | %(8) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(3) | | | 45 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 69 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.85 | % | | | (0.58 | )% | |
(8) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
US Core Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 23.05 | | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 24.61 | | | $ | 18.10 | | | $ | 14.61 | | | $ | 10.88 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 5.21 | | | | 3.42 | | | | (5.02 | ) | | | 6.47 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 3.83 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 5.23 | | | | 3.53 | | | | (4.96 | ) | | | 6.53 | | | | 3.54 | | | | 3.93 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.28 | | | $ | 23.05 | | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 24.61 | | | $ | 18.10 | | | $ | 14.61 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 22.69 | %(4) | | | 18.05 | %(5) | | | (20.16 | )% | | | 36.06 | % | | | 24.27 | % | | | 36.17 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 208 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 285 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 26 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 4.31 | %(6) | | | 19.75 | % | | | 3.92 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 13.73 | % | | | 16.90 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.75 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.73 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.75 | %(7) | | | 0.75 | %(7) | | | 0.75 | %(7) | | | 0.75 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | 0.75 | %(6)(7) | | | N/A | | | | 0.75 | %(7) | | | 0.75 | %(7) | | | 0.75 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 0.19 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.54 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.28 | %(7) | | | 0.25 | %(7) | | | 0.50 | %(7) | | | 0.74 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %(4) | | | 45 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 69 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.52 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the US Core Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the
market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; and (5) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts,
or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 309,330 | (1) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 309,330 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 3,811 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,811 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 313,141 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 313,141 | | |
(1) The level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
4. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
5. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $750 million | | Next $750 million | | Over $1.5 billion | |
| 0.60 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.50 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.57% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.80% for Class I shares, 1.15% for Class A shares, 1.90% for Class C shares and 0.75% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $36,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $10,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee,
accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $74,787,000 and $39,467,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by approximately $2,000 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 1,045 | | | $ | 43,364 | | | $ | 40,598 | | | $ | 56 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,811 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule").
Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 496 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 120 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 198 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $16,193,000 and $19,240,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 72.1%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the three- and five-year periods but below its peer group average for the one-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee was lower than its peer group average and the total expense ratio was higher than but close to its peer group average. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (97.8%) | |
Apartments (10.6%) | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 1,713 | | | $ | 354 | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 989 | | | | 141 | | |
| | | 495 | | |
Data Centers (12.9%) | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 1,443 | | | | 219 | | |
Equinix, Inc. REIT | | | 503 | | | | 381 | | |
| | | 600 | | |
Free Standing (4.0%) | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 6,700 | | | | 186 | | |
Gaming (3.0%) | |
VICI Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 4,795 | | | | 137 | | |
Health Care (17.3%) | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. REIT | | | 988 | | | | 115 | | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 6,050 | | | | 152 | | |
Chartwell Retirement Residences (Units) (Canada) (a) | | | 4,760 | | | | 45 | | |
PACS Group, Inc. (b) | | | 2,825 | | | | 83 | | |
Welltower, Inc. REIT | | | 3,903 | | | | 407 | | |
| | | 802 | | |
Industrial (8.6%) | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 675 | | | | 115 | | |
Prologis, Inc. REIT | | | 1,636 | | | | 184 | | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. REIT | | | 2,295 | | | | 102 | | |
| | | 401 | | |
Lodging/Resorts (2.8%) | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 279 | | | | 61 | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT | | | 3,789 | | | | 68 | | |
| | | 129 | | |
Office (2.0%) | |
Boston Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 1,536 | | | | 95 | | |
Regional Malls (6.6%) | |
Macerich Co. REIT | | | 3,016 | | | | 46 | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT | | | 1,719 | | | | 261 | | |
| | | 307 | | |
Self Storage (8.0%) | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. REIT | | | 2,389 | | | | 371 | | |
Shopping Centers (4.5%) | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT | | | 1,100 | | | | 111 | | |
Urban Edge Properties REIT | | | 5,331 | | | | 99 | | |
| | | 210 | | |
Single Family Homes (3.9%) | |
American Homes 4 Rent Class A REIT | | | 4,923 | | | | 183 | | |
Specialty (5.4%) | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. REIT | | | 2,005 | | | | 180 | | |
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A REIT | | | 578 | | | | 69 | | |
| | | 249 | | |
Telecommunications REITs (8.2%) | |
American Tower Corp. REIT | | | 1,958 | | | | 381 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $4,158) | | | 4,546 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Investment (0.9%) | |
Investment Company (0.9%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $43) | | | 43,235 | | | $ | 43 | | |
Total Investments (98.7%) (Cost $4,201) (c) | | | 4,589 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (1.3%) | | | 62 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 4,651 | | |
(a) Consists of one or more classes of securities traded together as a unit; stocks with attached warrants.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $429,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $41,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $388,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 21.4 | % | |
Health Care | | | 17.5 | | |
Data Centers | | | 13.1 | | |
Apartments | | | 10.8 | | |
Industrial | | | 8.7 | | |
Telecommunications REITs | | | 8.3 | | |
Self Storage | | | 8.1 | | |
Regional Malls | | | 6.7 | | |
Specialty | | | 5.4 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $4,158) | | $ | 4,546 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $43) | | | 43 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $4,201) | | | 4,589 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $1) | | | 1 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 53 | | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 20 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 39 | | |
Total Assets | | | 4,702 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 45 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 5 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 51 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,651 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 5,229 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (578 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,651 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,513 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 510,754 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.84 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 46 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,218 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.83 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.49 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 9.32 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 45 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,120 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.81 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 47 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,271 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.84 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $—@ of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | $ | 81 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 1 | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 82 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 71 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 21 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 13 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 8 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 3 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 2 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 5 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 128 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (95 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (13 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 17 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 65 | | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | |
Investments Sold | | | (106 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (106 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (8 | ) | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | — | @ | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (8 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (114 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (49 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 65 | | | $ | 103 | | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (106 | ) | | | (305 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (8 | ) | | | 754 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (49 | ) | | | 552 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | (29 | ) | | | (85 | ) | |
Class A | | | (— | @) | | | (1 | ) | |
Class C | | | (— | @) | | | (— | @) | |
Class R6 | | | (— | @) | | | (1 | ) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | (29 | ) | | | (87 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | 29 | | | | 84 | | |
Class A: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | 1 | | |
Class C: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Class R6: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | 1 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | 29 | | | | 86 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (49 | ) | | | 551 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 4,700 | | | | 4,149 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 4,651 | | | $ | 4,700 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | 3 | | | | 10 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Class C: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from September 30, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.02 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | (3.30 | ) | | | 1.44 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.06 | | | | (3.14 | ) | | | 1.46 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (1.03 | )%(4) | | | 13.30 | %(5) | | | (27.56 | )% | | | 14.62 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 4,513 | | | $ | 4,560 | | | $ | 4,025 | | | $ | 5,559 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 5.58 | %(6) | | | 6.19 | % | | | 7.46 | % | | | 8.45 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.74 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 0.89 | %(7) | | | 0.89 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.90 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.37 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.68 | %(7) | | | 0.92 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 64 | %(4) | | | 92 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 26 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class I shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.75% for Class I shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.90% for Class I shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.89 | % | | | 2.33 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from September 30, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.02 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | (3.29 | ) | | | 1.43 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 1.03 | | | | (3.17 | ) | | | 1.45 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.83 | | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | (1.23 | )%(4) | | | 12.89 | %(5) | | | (27.83 | )% | | | 14.51 | %(4) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 57 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 10.11 | %(6) | | | 11.11 | % | | | 11.91 | % | | | 11.91 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.10 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.20 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 1.25 | %(7) | | | 1.25 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.55 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.02 | %(7)(9) | | | 1.32 | %(7) | | | 0.56 | %(6)(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 64 | %(4) | | | 92 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 26 | %(4) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class A shares.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.10% for Class A shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.25% for Class A shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.98 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from September 30, 2021(1) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | (3.29 | ) | | | 1.44 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | (3.24 | ) | | | 1.43 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.81 | | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (1.64 | )%(5) | | | 12.04 | %(6) | | | (28.39 | )% | | | 14.30 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 45 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 57 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 10.94 | %(7) | | | 11.93 | % | | | 12.69 | % | | | 12.67 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.85 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.95 | %(8)(9)(10) | | | 2.00 | %(8) | | | 2.00 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.80 | %(7)(8) | | | 1.27 | %(8)(10) | | | 0.57 | %(8) | | | (0.19 | )%(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 64 | %(5) | | | 92 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 26 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class C shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.85% for Class C shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 2.00% for Class C shares.
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.23 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from September 30, 2021(2) to | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(3) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.03 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | (3.30 | ) | | | 1.43 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.06 | | | | (3.14 | ) | | | 1.46 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | $ | 11.43 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (1.02 | )%(5) | | | 13.35 | %(6) | | | (27.53 | )% | | | 14.63 | %(5) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 57 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 10.11 | %(7) | | | 11.29 | % | | | 11.65 | % | | | 11.65 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.70 | %(7)(8) | | | 0.80 | %(8)(9)(10) | | | 0.85 | %(8) | | | 0.85 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.95 | %(7)(8) | | | 2.42 | %(8)(10) | | | 1.72 | %(8) | | | 0.95 | %(7)(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(11) | | | 0.00 | %(7)(11) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 64 | %(5) | | | 92 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 26 | %(5) | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Operations.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Reflects prior period transfer agency fees that were reimbursed in 2023. The amount of the reimbursement was immaterial on a per share basis and the impact was less than 0.005% to the total return of Class R6 shares.
(7) Annualized.
(8) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(9) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.70% for Class R6 shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.85% for Class R6 shares.
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.84 | % | | | 2.38 | % | |
(11) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the U.S. Focus Real Estate Portfolio. The Fund seeks to provide current income and long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available
are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts")
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The market's perception of prospective declines in private real estate values and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market prices that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Fund.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure
purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 4,546 | (1) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,546 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 43 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 4,589 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,589 | | |
(1) The level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange
rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
5. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
6. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
The Fund owns shares of REITs which report information on the source of their distributions annually in the following calendar year. A portion of distributions received from REITs during the year is estimated to be a return of capital and is recorded as a reduction of their cost.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $1 billion | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.60 | % | | | 0.55 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.75% for Class I shares, 1.10% for Class A shares, 1.85% for Class C shares and 0.70% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $13,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $98,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $2,955,000 and $2,863,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 369 | | | $ | 360 | | | $ | 1 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 43 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 87 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 3 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a prior year tax return adjustment, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | (4 | ) | | $ | 4 | | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 35 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $514,000 and $332,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency
purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have record owners of 10% or greater.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the period since its inception in September 2021. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (98.4%) | |
Apartments (12.8%) | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 8,074 | | | $ | 1,670 | | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 3,716 | | | | 1,012 | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 4,734 | | | | 675 | | |
| | | 3,357 | | |
Data Centers (14.1%) | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 9,697 | | | | 1,475 | | |
Equinix, Inc. REIT | | | 2,951 | | | | 2,233 | | |
| | | 3,708 | | |
Free Standing (4.6%) | |
Agree Realty Corp. REIT | | | 9,080 | | | | 562 | | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 9,969 | | | | 276 | | |
NETSTREIT Corp. REIT | | | 7,733 | | | | 125 | | |
Realty Income Corp. REIT | | | 4,644 | | | | 245 | | |
| | | 1,208 | | |
Gaming (3.4%) | |
VICI Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 31,453 | | | | 901 | | |
Health Care (15.3%) | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. REIT | | | 5,583 | | | | 653 | | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 23,226 | | | | 583 | | |
PACS Group, Inc. (a) | | | 11,478 | | | | 338 | | |
Ventas, Inc. REIT | | | 5,185 | | | | 266 | | |
Welltower, Inc. REIT | | | 20,812 | | | | 2,170 | | |
| | | 4,010 | | |
Industrial (12.6%) | |
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. REIT | | | 10,723 | | | | 274 | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 3,080 | | | | 524 | | |
Prologis, Inc. REIT | | | 17,236 | | | | 1,935 | | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. REIT | | | 13,070 | | | | 583 | | |
| | | 3,316 | | |
Lodging/Resorts (2.5%) | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,154 | | | | 252 | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT | | | 23,086 | | | | 415 | | |
| | | 667 | | |
Manufactured Homes (2.0%) | |
Sun Communities, Inc. REIT | | | 4,459 | | | | 537 | | |
Office (2.4%) | |
Boston Properties, Inc. REIT | | | 6,333 | | | | 390 | | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. REIT | | | 7,375 | | | | 230 | | |
| | | 620 | | |
Regional Malls (4.8%) | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT | | | 8,222 | | | | 1,248 | | |
Self Storage (9.3%) | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. REIT | | | 7,860 | | | | 1,222 | | |
Public Storage REIT | | | 4,239 | | | | 1,219 | | |
| | | 2,441 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Shopping Centers (5.3%) | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT | | | 4,220 | | | $ | 426 | | |
Kite Realty Group Trust REIT | | | 15,724 | | | | 352 | | |
Tanger, Inc. REIT | | | 12,034 | | | | 326 | | |
Urban Edge Properties REIT | | | 16,113 | | | | 298 | | |
| | | 1,402 | | |
Single Family Homes (3.8%) | |
American Homes 4 Rent Class A REIT | | | 27,187 | | | | 1,010 | | |
Specialty (5.5%) | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. REIT | | | 11,759 | | | | 1,054 | | |
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A REIT | | | 3,357 | | | | 401 | | |
| | | 1,455 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $21,427) | | | 25,880 | | |
Short-Term Investment (1.1%) | |
Investment Company (1.1%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $296) | | | 296,278 | | | | 296 | | |
Total Investments (99.5%) (Cost $21,723) (b) | | | 26,176 | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.5%) | | | 133 | | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 26,309 | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $5,073,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $620,000, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of approximately $4,453,000.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
Portfolio Composition
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Other* | | | 24.7 | % | |
Health Care | | | 15.3 | | |
Data Centers | | | 14.2 | | |
Apartments | | | 12.8 | | |
Industrial | | | 12.7 | | |
Self Storage | | | 9.3 | | |
Specialty | | | 5.6 | | |
Shopping Centers | | | 5.4 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $21,427) | | $ | 25,880 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $296) | | | 296 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $21,723) | | | 26,176 | | |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $—@) | | | — | @ | |
Dividends Receivable | | | 98 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 47 | | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 1 | | |
Other Assets | | | 83 | | |
Total Assets | | | 26,406 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 47 | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 11 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 4 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 2 | | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 23 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 97 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 26,309 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 26,904 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (595 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 26,309 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (cont'd) | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 18,211 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 2,040,176 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.93 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,509 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 771,895 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.43 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.47 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 8.90 | | |
CLASS L: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,353 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 161,041 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.40 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 91 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 10,963 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.34 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 137 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 15,317 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.93 | | |
CLASS IR: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 8 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 945 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.92 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers | | $ | 494 | | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | | 6 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | — | @ | |
Total Investment Income | | | 500 | | |
Expenses: | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 75 | | |
Professional Fees | | | 67 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 31 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 15 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | 9 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class L (Note D) | | | 5 | | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 6 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 3 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class L (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class IR (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | 9 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | 3 | | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class L | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 11 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 4 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | 1 | | |
Other Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 251 | | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (75 | ) | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (47 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (10 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class L (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (2 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class IR (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 113 | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 387 | | |
Realized Loss: | |
Investments Sold | | | (583 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | 185 | | |
Foreign Currency Translation | | | (— | @) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 185 | | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (398 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (11 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 387 | | | $ | 828 | | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (583 | ) | | | (2,365 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 185 | | | | 5,670 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (11 | ) | | | 4,133 | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: | |
Class I | | | (98 | ) | | | (488 | ) | |
Class A | | | (31 | ) | | | (182 | ) | |
Class L | | | (5 | ) | | | (27 | ) | |
Class C | | | (— | @) | | | (3 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | (1 | ) | | | (3 | ) | |
Class IR | | | (— | @) | | | (— | @) | |
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | | | (135 | ) | | | (703 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions, including direct exchanges pursuant to share class conversions for all periods presented, were as follows:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | 149 | | | | 388 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | 95 | | | | 475 | | |
Redeemed | | | (2,387 | ) | | | (3,922 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Subscribed | | | 67 | | | | 344 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | 31 | | | | 179 | | |
Redeemed | | | (1,874 | ) | | | (1,506 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Exchanged | | | — | | | | — | @ | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | 5 | | | | 26 | | |
Redeemed | | | (83 | ) | | | (297 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 33 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | 3 | | |
Redeemed | | | (3 | ) | | | (127 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Subscribed | | | 17 | | | | 9 | | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | 1 | | | | 3 | | |
Redeemed | | | (16 | ) | | | (30 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @ | | | — | @ | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | (3,998 | ) | | | (4,422 | ) | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (4,144 | ) | | | (992 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 30,453 | | | | 31,445 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 26,309 | | | $ | 30,453 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (cont'd) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 18 | | | | 48 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | 11 | | | | 57 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (279 | ) | | | (472 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class I Shares Outstanding | | | (250 | ) | | | (367 | ) | |
Class A: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 8 | | | | 44 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | 4 | | | | 23 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (228 | ) | | | (193 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class A Shares Outstanding | | | (216 | ) | | | (126 | ) | |
Class L: | |
Shares Exchanged | | | — | | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | 3 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (10 | ) | | | (39 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class L Shares Outstanding | | | (10 | ) | | | (36 | ) | |
Class C: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (— | @@) | | | (16 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Class C Shares Outstanding | | | (— | @@) | | | (12 | ) | |
Class R6: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2 | ) | | | (3 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Class R6 Shares Outstanding | | | — | @@ | | | (2 | ) | |
Class IR: | |
Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested | | | — | @@ | | | — | @@ | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
@@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | (3.46 | ) | | | 3.35 | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | 1.69 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (3.11 | ) | | | 3.40 | | | | (2.05 | ) | | | 1.95 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.69 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 11.08 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 0.64 | %(3) | | | 14.69 | %(4) | | | (26.39 | )% | | | 38.96 | % | | | (18.05 | )% | | | 18.40 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 18,211 | | | $ | 20,440 | | | $ | 21,174 | | | $ | 31,909 | | | $ | 33,708 | | | $ | 134,856 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.70 | %(5) | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.02 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.70 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.59 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.96 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.89 | %(6)(8) | | | 3.45 | %(6) | | | 0.50 | %(6) | | | 1.52 | %(6) | | | 2.18 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 53 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 21 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.26% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 14.43%.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.70% for Class I shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.90% for Class I shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.89 | % | | | 2.59 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
8
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.44 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 11.33 | | | $ | 8.38 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.38 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.22 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | (3.29 | ) | | | 3.18 | | | | (2.06 | ) | | | 1.61 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (2.99 | ) | | | 3.21 | | | | (1.97 | ) | | | 1.83 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.43 | | | $ | 8.44 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 11.33 | | | $ | 8.38 | | | $ | 10.56 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 0.34 | %(3) | | | 14.46 | %(4) | | | (26.69 | )% | | | 38.46 | % | | | (18.28 | )% | | | 18.02 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 6,509 | | | $ | 8,339 | | | $ | 8,403 | | | $ | 13,121 | | | $ | 11,043 | | | $ | 32,596 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 1.98 | %(5) | | | 2.20 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.31 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.05 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.93 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.25 | %(6) | | | 1.18 | %(6) | | | 1.25 | %(6) | | | 1.22 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.25 | %(6) | | | 1.18 | %(6) | | | 1.25 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 2.61 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.54 | %(6)(8) | | | 3.13 | %(6) | | | 0.26 | %(6) | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 1.91 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 53 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 21 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.27% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 14.19%.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.05% for Class A shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.25% for Class A shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.23 | % | | | 2.24 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
9
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class L | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.42 | | | $ | 7.53 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 8.36 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.37 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.16 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | (3.29 | ) | | | 3.18 | | | | (2.11 | ) | | | 1.61 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.03 | | | | (3.03 | ) | | | 3.15 | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | 1.77 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.40 | | | $ | 8.42 | | | $ | 7.53 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 8.36 | | | $ | 10.55 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 0.10 | %(3) | | | 13.75 | %(4) | | | (27.02 | )% | | | 37.78 | % | | | (18.77 | )% | | | 17.43 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 1,353 | | | $ | 1,437 | | | $ | 1,553 | | | $ | 2,101 | | | $ | 1,586 | | | $ | 2,164 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 2.56 | %(5) | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.46 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 1.88 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.55 | %(5)(6) | | | 1.45 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 1.75 | %(6) | | | 1.75 | %(6) | | | 1.75 | %(6) | | | 1.75 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1.75 | %(6) | | | 1.75 | %(6) | | | 1.75 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2.11 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.04 | %(6)(8) | | | 2.76 | %(6) | | | (0.30 | )%(6) | | | 1.41 | %(6) | | | 1.42 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 53 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 21 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.27% for Class L shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class L shares would have been 13.48%.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.55% for Class L shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 1.75% for Class L shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class L shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.76 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
10
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.36 | | | $ | 7.47 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 8.31 | | | $ | 10.48 | | | $ | 10.31 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.14 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | (3.25 | ) | | | 3.16 | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | 1.59 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | 1.00 | | | | (3.04 | ) | | | 3.11 | | | | (2.01 | ) | | | 1.73 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.34 | | | $ | 8.36 | | | $ | 7.47 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 8.31 | | | $ | 10.48 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.04 | %(4) | | | 13.51 | %(5) | | | (27.30 | )% | | | 37.50 | % | | | (18.91 | )% | | | 17.07 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 91 | | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 365 | | | $ | 206 | | | $ | 232 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 5.47 | %(6) | | | 4.79 | % | | | 3.54 | % | | | 3.28 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 2.92 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.80 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.82 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 2.00 | %(7) | | | 2.00 | %(7) | | | 2.00 | %(7) | | | 2.00 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2.00 | %(7) | | | 2.00 | %(7) | | | 2.00 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1.85 | %(6)(7) | | | 1.67 | %(7)(9) | | | 2.18 | %(7) | | | (0.54 | )%(7) | | | 1.20 | %(7) | | | 1.18 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 53 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 21 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.40% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 13.11%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.80% for Class C shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 2.00% for Class C shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.50 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
11
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(2) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.92 | | | | (3.46 | ) | | | 3.34 | | | | (2.13 | ) | | | 1.71 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.16 | | | | (3.10 | ) | | | 3.41 | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | 1.96 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 11.08 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.65 | %(4) | | | 14.77 | %(5) | | | (26.33 | )% | | | 39.06 | % | | | (17.98 | )% | | | 18.48 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 137 | | | $ | 135 | | | $ | 138 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | 12,307 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 5.35 | %(6) | | | 6.08 | % | | | 4.36 | % | | | 4.18 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.04 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.65 | %(6)(7) | | | 0.52 | %(7)(8)(9) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | 0.83 | %(7) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.01 | %(6)(7) | | | 2.95 | %(7)(9) | | | 3.64 | %(7) | | | 0.64 | %(7) | | | 1.00 | %(7) | | | 2.09 | %(7) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(6)(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | | | 0.00 | %(10) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(4) | | | 53 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 21 | % | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.39% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 14.38%.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(8) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.65% for Class R6 shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.83% for Class R6 shares.
(9) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.82 | % | | | 2.65 | % | |
(10) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
U.S. Real Estate Portfolio
| | Class IR | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income(1) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | (3.47 | ) | | | 3.36 | | | | (2.24 | ) | | | 1.63 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.05 | | | | 1.16 | | | | (3.10 | ) | | | 3.41 | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | 1.96 | | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Net Realized Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 11.08 | | |
Total Return(2) | | | 0.54 | %(3) | | | 14.77 | %(4) | | | (26.33 | )% | | | 39.06 | % | | | (17.98 | )% | | | 18.48 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 9 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 25.73 | %(5) | | | 28.89 | % | | | 24.77 | % | | | 26.04 | % | | | 30.10 | % | | | 23.80 | % | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.65 | %(5)(6) | | | 0.49 | %(6)(7)(8) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation Excluding Interest Expenses | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | N/A | | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | 3.01 | %(5)(6) | | | 2.98 | %(6)(8) | | | 3.71 | %(6) | | | 0.46 | %(6) | | | 2.40 | %(6) | | | 2.70 | %(6) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.00 | %(5)(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | | | 0.00 | %(9) | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 22 | %(3) | | | 53 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 21 | % | |
(1) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(2) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(3) Not annualized.
(4) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.39% for Class IR shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class IR shares would have been 14.38%.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(7) Effective December 11, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.65% for Class IR shares. Prior to December 11, 2023, the maximum ratio was 0.83% for Class IR shares.
(8) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income, would have been as follows for Class IR shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Income Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.82 | % | | | 2.65 | % | |
(9) Amount is less than 0.005%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued
The accompanying financial statements relates to the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio. The Fund seeks to provide above average current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies in the U.S. real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The Fund has issued six classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class L, Class C, Class R6 and Class IR. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased. On April 30, 2015, the Fund suspended offering of Class L shares. Existing Class L shareholders may invest through reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition, Class L shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class L shares of any Morgan Stanley Multi-Class Fund, even though Class L shares are closed to investors.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on
the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; (5) foreign exchange transactions ("spot contracts") and foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") are valued daily using an independent pricing vendor at the spot and forward rates, respectively, as of the close of the NYSE; and (6) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of REITs. The market's perception of prospective declines in private real estate values and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market prices that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Fund.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability
developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 25,880 | (1) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 25,880 | | |
Short-Term Investment | |
Investment Company | | | 296 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 296 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 26,176 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,176 | | |
(1) The level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows:
– investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rate of exchange on the valuation date;
– investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency forward exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. The change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
Governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in advance of making an investment under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in U.S. companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as "Foreign" in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The "local" and "foreign shares" market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares.
4. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
At June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any outstanding securities on loan.
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
The Fund owns shares of REITs which report information on the source of their distributions annually in the following calendar year. A portion of distributions
received from REITs during the year is estimated to be a return of capital and is recorded as a reduction of their cost.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Next $500 million | | Over $1 billion | |
| 0.55 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.45 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.70% for Class I shares, 1.05% for Class A shares, 1.55% for Class L shares, 1.80% for Class C shares, 0.65% for Class R6 shares and 0.65% for Class IR shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $75,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $63,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class L shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class L shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A, Class L and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to approximately $1,000.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities
and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $6,003,000 and $9,593,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 444 | | | $ | 3,282 | | | $ | 3,430 | | | $ | 6 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 296 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the four-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for
tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | |
$ | 703 | | | $ | 3,097 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
Permanent differences, due to a prior year tax return adjustment, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2023:
Total Accumulated Loss (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | 69 | | | $ | (69 | ) | |
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 96 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $2,441,000 and $1,828,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 65.7%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one- and three-year periods but below its peer group average for the five-year period. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and the total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's performance, management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes breakpoints. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
Vitality Portfolio
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments
Vitality Portfolio
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Common Stocks (91.9%) | |
Biotechnology (30.3%) | |
4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 1,273 | | | $ | 27 | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 419 | | | | 102 | | |
Altimmune, Inc. (a)(b) | | | 4,159 | | | | 28 | | |
Argenx SE ADR (Belgium) (a) | | | 279 | | | | 120 | | |
Ascendis Pharma AS ADR (Denmark) (a) | | | 261 | | | | 35 | | |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 1,368 | | | | 32 | | |
Exact Sciences Corp. (a) | | | 2,200 | | | | 93 | | |
Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 1,572 | | | | 5 | | |
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 1,593 | | | | 36 | | |
Moderna, Inc. (a) | | | 372 | | | | 44 | | |
Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | | 1,230 | | | | 8 | | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 248 | | | | 116 | | |
| | | 646 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (12.6%) | |
Align Technology, Inc. (a) | | | 210 | | | | 51 | | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a) | | | 94 | | | | 46 | | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 397 | | | | 53 | | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) | | | 269 | | | | 119 | | |
| | | 269 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (7.8%) | |
Agilon Health, Inc. (a) | | | 7,354 | | | | 48 | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 232 | | | | 118 | | |
| | | 166 | | |
Health Care Technology (5.0%) | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,353 | | | | 38 | | |
Schrodinger, Inc. (a) | | | 1,098 | | | | 21 | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 259 | | | | 48 | | |
| | | 107 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (19.2%) | |
10X Genomics, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 3,698 | | | | 72 | | |
AbCellera Biologics, Inc. (Canada) (a) | | | 3,223 | | | | 10 | | |
Illumina, Inc. (a) | | | 289 | | | | 30 | | |
MaxCyte, Inc. (a) | | | 14,540 | | | | 57 | | |
Standard BioTools, Inc. (a) | | | 33,298 | | | | 59 | | |
Stevanato Group SpA (Italy) | | | 1,793 | | | | 33 | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 181 | | | | 100 | | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 143 | | | | 47 | | |
| | | 408 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (15.7%) | |
ATAI Life Sciences NV (a)(b) | | | 8,904 | | | | 12 | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 983 | | | | 212 | | |
GH Research PLC (a) | | | 958 | | | | 11 | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 1,579 | | | | 41 | | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 340 | | | | 59 | | |
| | | 335 | | |
| | Shares | | Value (000) | |
Specialty Retail (1.3%) | |
Chewy, Inc., Class A (a)(b) | | | 1,010 | | | $ | 28 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,564) | | | 1,959 | | |
Short-Term Investments (9.5%) | |
Investment Company (6.2%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) (Cost $131) | | | 131,435 | | | | 131 | | |
Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (3.3%) | |
Investment Company (2.6%) | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio — Institutional Class, 5.14% (See Note G) | | | 55,920 | | | | 56 | | |
| | Face Amount (000) | | | |
Repurchase Agreements (0.7%) | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.32%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $10; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $11) | | $ | 10 | | | | 10 | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., (5.25%, dated 6/28/24, due 7/1/24; proceeds $5; fully collateralized by a U.S. Government obligation; 0.63% due 11/30/27; valued at $5) | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | |
| | | 15 | | |
Total Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (Cost $71) | | | 71 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $202) | | | 202 | | |
Total Investments (101.4%) (Cost $2,766) including $67 of Securities Loaned (c) | | | 2,161 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–1.4%) | | | (30 | ) | |
Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 2,131 | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2024.
(c) At June 30, 2024, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is approximately $308,000 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is approximately $913,000, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of approximately $605,000.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Portfolio of Investments (cont'd)
Vitality Portfolio
Portfolio Composition*
Classification | | Percentage of Total Investments | |
Biotechnology | | | 30.9 | % | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 19.5 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 16.0 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 12.9 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 8.0 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6.3 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 5.1 | | |
Other** | | | 1.3 | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities) as of June 30, 2024.
** Industries and/or investment types representing less than 5% of total investments.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Assets: | |
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value(1) (Cost $2,579) | | $ | 1,974 | | |
Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $187) | | | 187 | | |
Total Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $2,766) | | | 2,161 | | |
Due from Adviser | | | 57 | | |
Receivable from Affiliate | | | 1 | | |
Receivable from Securities Lending Income | | | — | @ | |
Dividends Receivable | | | — | @ | |
Other Assets | | | 45 | | |
Total Assets | | | 2,264 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value | | | 71 | | |
Payable for Professional Fees | | | 53 | | |
Payable for Custodian Fees | | | 1 | | |
Payable for Administration Fees | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Shareholder Services Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Payable for Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C | | | — | @ | |
Other Liabilities | | | 8 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 133 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,131 | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 3,315 | | |
Total Accumulated Loss | | | (1,184 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,131 | | |
CLASS I: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,037 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 343,220 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 5.94 | | |
CLASS A: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 33 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,603 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 5.91 | | |
Maximum Sales Load | | | 5.25 | % | |
Maximum Sales Charge | | $ | 0.33 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share | | $ | 6.24 | | |
CLASS C: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 30 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,090 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 5.85 | | |
CLASS R6: | |
Net Assets | | $ | 31 | | |
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized) (not in 000's) | | | 5,154 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 5.94 | | |
(1) Including: Securities on Loan, at Value: | | $ | 67 | | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuer (Note G) | | $ | 4 | | |
Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $—@ of Foreign Taxes Withheld) | | | 3 | | |
Income from Securities Loaned — Net | | | — | @ | |
Total Investment Income | | | 7 | | |
Expenses: | |
Professional Fees | | | 71 | | |
Registration Fees | | | 25 | | |
Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | 8 | | |
Shareholder Reporting Fees | | | 7 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class I (Note E) | | | 2 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class A (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class C (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Transfer Agency Fees — Class R6 (Note E) | | | 1 | | |
Custodian Fees (Note F) | | | 2 | | |
Administration Fees (Note C) | | | 1 | | |
Pricing Fees | | | 1 | | |
Shareholder Services Fees — Class A (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees — Class C (Note D) | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class I | | | — | @ | |
Sub Transfer Agency Fees — Class A | | | — | @ | |
Directors' Fees and Expenses | | | — | @ | |
Other Expenses | | | 5 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 125 | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser (Note B) | | | (103 | ) | |
Waiver of Advisory Fees (Note B) | | | (8 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class I (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class A (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class C (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Reimbursement of Class Specific Expenses — Class R6 (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliate (Note G) | | | (— | @) | |
Net Expenses | | | 10 | | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (3 | ) | |
Realized Loss: | |
Investments Sold | | | (15 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |
Investments | | | (141 | ) | |
Net Realized Loss and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (156 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (159 | ) | |
@ Amount is less than $500.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) (000) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 (000) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 2 | | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (15 | ) | | | (144 | ) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (141 | ) | | | 327 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (159 | ) | | | 185 | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | |
Class I: | |
Subscribed | | | — | | | | 122 | | |
Class A: | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions | | | — | | | | 121 | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (159 | ) | | | 306 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of Period | | | 2,290 | | | | 1,984 | | |
End of Period | | $ | 2,131 | | | $ | 2,290 | | |
(1) Capital Share Transactions: | |
Class I: | |
Shares Subscribed | | | — | | | | 20 | | |
Class A: | |
Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | (— | @) | |
@ Amount is less than 500 shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Vitality Portfolio
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period Ended | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 6.38 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (3.79 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (3.83 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 5.94 | | | $ | 6.38 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Total Return | | | (6.90 | )%(4)(5) | | | 9.25 | %(4)(6) | | | (39.84 | )%(4) | | | (1.50 | )%(5)(7) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 2,037 | | | $ | 2,190 | | | $ | 1,891 | | | $ | 2,765 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 11.08 | %(8) | | | 13.74 | % | | | 12.50 | % | | | 595.07 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.94 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.60 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.94 | %(9) | | | 0.95 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.31 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.02 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.58 | )%(9) | | | (0.95 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(8) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | N/A | | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 6 | %(5) | | | 13 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 0 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.34% for Class I shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class I shares would have been 8.91%.
(7) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class I shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.94 | % | | | (0.36 | )% | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Vitality Portfolio
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period Ended | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 6.36 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (3.79 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | (3.85 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 5.91 | | | $ | 6.36 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Total Return | | | (7.08 | )%(4)(5) | | | 8.90 | %(4)(6) | | | (40.06 | )%(4) | | | (1.50 | )%(5)(7) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 49 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 17.20 | %(8) | | | 20.21 | % | | | 18.13 | % | | | 598.74 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 1.29 | %(8)(9) | | | 0.96 | %(9)(10) | | | 1.29 | %(9) | | | 1.30 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (0.66 | )%(8)(9) | | | (0.38 | )%(9)(10) | | | (0.93 | )%(9) | | | (1.30 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(8) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 6 | %(5) | | | 13 | % | | | 22 | % | | | N/A(5) | | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.34% for Class A shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class A shares would have been 8.56%.
(7) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes. Does not reflect the deduction of sales charge.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class A shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 1.29 | % | | | (0.71 | )% | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Vitality Portfolio
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period Ended | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021(1) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 6.32 | | | $ | 5.85 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Loss(2) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (3.78 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (3.89 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 5.85 | | | $ | 6.32 | | | $ | 5.85 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Total Return | | | (7.44 | )%(4)(5) | | | 8.03 | %(4)(6) | | | (40.45 | )%(4) | | | (1.50 | )%(5)(7) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 49 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 18.67 | %(8) | | | 21.67 | % | | | 19.32 | % | | | 599.49 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 2.04 | %(8)(9) | | | 1.71 | %(9)(10) | | | 2.04 | %(9) | | | 2.05 | %(8) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss | | | (1.40 | )%(8)(9) | | | (1.13 | )%(9)(10) | | | (1.68 | )%(9) | | | (2.05 | )%(8) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(8) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 6 | %(5) | | | 13 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 0 | %(5) | |
(1) Commencement of Operations.
(2) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(3) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4) Calculated based on the net asset value which does not reflect sales charges, if applicable, as of the last business day of the period.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.34% for Class C shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class C shares would have been 7.69%.
(7) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes. Does not reflect the deduction of sales charge.
(8) Annualized.
(9) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(10) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class C shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 2.04 | % | | | (1.46 | )% | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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June 30, 2024
Financial Highlights
Vitality Portfolio
| | Class R6(1) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period Ended | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios | | (unaudited) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | December 31, 2021(2) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 6.39 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(4) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | (3.78 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Distributions from and/or in Excess of: | |
Paid-in-Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 5.94 | | | $ | 6.39 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Total Return | | | (7.04 | )%(5)(6) | | | 9.42 | %(5)(7) | | | (39.81 | )%(5) | | | (1.50 | )%(6)(8) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data: | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands) | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 49 | | |
Ratio of Expenses Before Expense Limitation | | | 17.40 | %(9) | | | 20.55 | % | | | 18.29 | % | | | 598.49 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation | | | 0.89 | %(9)(10) | | | 0.55 | %(10)(11) | | | 0.89 | %(10) | | | 0.90 | %(9) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (0.26 | )%(9)(10) | | | 0.03 | %(10)(11) | | | (0.54 | )%(10) | | | (0.90 | )%(9) | |
Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates | | | 0.01 | %(9) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 6 | %(6) | | | 13 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 0 | %(6) | |
(1) Effective April 29, 2022, Class IS shares were renamed Class R6 shares.
(2) Commencement of Operations.
(3) Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(5) Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of the period.
(6) Not annualized.
(7) Performance was positively impacted by approximately 0.34% for Class R6 shares due to the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from prior years. Had this reimbursement not occurred, the total return for Class R6 shares would have been 9.08%.
(8) Calculated using the NAV for US GAAP financial reporting purposes.
(9) Annualized.
(10) The Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with the investments in Morgan Stanley affiliates during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as "Ratio of Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliates."
(11) If the Fund had not received the reimbursement of transfer agency fees from the Adviser, the Ratio of Expenses After Expense Limitation and Ratio of Net Investment Loss, would have been as follows for Class R6 shares:
Period Ended | | Expense Ratio | | Net Investment Loss Ratio | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 0.89 | % | | | (0.31 | )% | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the "Company") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Company is comprised of thirty-three separate, active, diversified and non-diversified funds (individually referred to as a "Fund," collectively as the "Funds").
The Company applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
The accompanying financial statements relates to the Vitality Portfolio. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund has issued four classes of shares — Class I, Class A, Class C and Class R6.
A. Significant Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such policies are consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. GAAP may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
1. Security Valuation: (1) An equity portfolio security listed or traded on an exchange is valued at its latest reported sales price (or at the exchange official closing price if such exchange reports an official closing price), and if there were no sales on a given day and if there is no official exchange closing price for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant exchanges. If only bid prices are available then the latest bid price may be used. Listed equity securities not traded on the valuation date with no reported bid and asked prices available on the exchange are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers. In cases where a security is traded on more than one exchange, the security is valued on the exchange designated as the primary market; (2) all other equity portfolio securities for which over-the-counter ("OTC") market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest reported sales price (or at the market official closing price if such market reports an official
closing price), and if there was no trading in the security on a given day and if there is no official closing price from relevant markets for that day, the security is valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices if such bid and asked prices are available on the relevant markets. An unlisted equity security that does not trade on the valuation date and for which bid and asked prices from the relevant markets are unavailable is valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from one or more reputable brokers/dealers; (3) fixed income securities may be valued by an outside pricing service/vendor approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The pricing service/vendor may employ a pricing model that takes into account, among other things, bids, yield spreads and/or other market data and specific security characteristics. If Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, determines that the price provided by the outside pricing service/ vendor does not reflect the security's fair value or is unable to provide a price, prices from reputable brokers/dealers may also be utilized. In these circumstances, the value of the security will be the mean of bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers/dealers; (4) when market quotations are not readily available, as defined by Rule 2a-5 under the Act, including circumstances under which the Adviser determines that the closing price, last sale price or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices are not reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Directors. Each business day, the Fund uses a third-party pricing service approved by the Directors to assist with the valuation of foreign equity securities. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE; and (5) investments in mutual funds, including the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds, are valued at the net asset value ("NAV") as of the close of each business day.
In connection with Rule 2a-5 of the Act, the Directors have designated the Company's Adviser as its valuation
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
designee. The valuation designee has responsibility for determining fair value and to make the actual calculations pursuant to the fair valuation methodologies previously approved by the Directors. Under procedures approved by the Directors, the Company's Adviser, as valuation designee, has formed a Valuation Committee whose members are approved by the Directors. The Valuation Committee provides administration and oversight of the Company's valuation policies and procedures, which are reviewed at least annually by the Directors. These procedures allow the Company to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value.
2. Fair Value Measurement: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy to distinguish between (1) inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs); and (2) inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs) and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. The inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information
obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2024:
Investment Type | | Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices (000) | | Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (000) | | Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (000) | | Total (000) | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,959 | (1) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,959 | | |
Short-Term Investments | |
Investment Company | | | 187 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 187 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 15 | | | | — | | | | 15 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | 187 | | | | 15 | | | | — | | | | 202 | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,146 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,161 | | |
(1) The level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment's valuation changes.
3. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine that the value of the collateral does not decrease below the repurchase price plus accrued interest as
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
earned. If such a decrease occurs, additional collateral will be requested and, when received, will be added to the account to maintain full collateralization. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral proceeds may be subject to cost and delays. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.
4. Securities Lending: The Fund lends securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Fund. The Fund would receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the loaned securities. The collateral is marked-to-market daily by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.
Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in an affiliated money market portfolio and repurchase agreements. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is recorded as "Income from Securities Loaned — Net" in the Fund's Statement of Operations. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.
The Fund has the right under the securities lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of June 30, 2024:
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amount Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (000) | | Financial Instrument (000) | | Collateral Received (000) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) (000) | |
$ | 67 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (67 | )(b)(c) | | $ | 0 | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at period end.
(b) The Fund received cash collateral of approximately $71,000, which was subsequently invested in Repurchase Agreements and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund as reported in the Portfolio of Investments.
(c) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.
FASB ASC 860, "Transfers & Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures", is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings.
The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2024:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous (000) | | <30 days (000) | | Between 30 & 90 days (000) | | >90 days (000) | | Total (000) | |
Securities Lending Transactions | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 71 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 71 | | |
Total Borrowings | | $ | 71 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 71 | | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | | | | | | | | | | $ | 71 | | |
5. Indemnifications: The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
6. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment
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June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.
7. Security Transactions, Income and Expenses: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost method. Dividend income and other distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded as non-cash dividend income at fair value. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis (except where collection is in doubt) net of applicable withholding taxes. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Most expenses of the Company can be directly attributed to a particular Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Funds based upon relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses — distribution and shareholder services, transfer agency, co-transfer agency and sub transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.
B. Advisory Fees: The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement, paid quarterly, at the annual rate based on the daily net assets as follows:
First $500 million | | Over $500 million | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the advisory fee rate (net of waiver/rebate) was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee and/or reimburse the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses, excluding certain investment related expenses, taxes, interest and other extraordinary expenses (including litigation), will not exceed 0.95% for Class I shares, 1.30% for Class A shares, 2.05% for Class C shares and 0.90% for Class R6 shares. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue for at least one year from the date of the Fund's prospectus or until such time as the Directors act to discontinue all or a portion of
such waivers and/or reimbursements when they deem such action is appropriate. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $8,000 of advisory fees were waived and approximately $107,000 of other expenses were reimbursed by the Adviser pursuant to this arrangement.
C. Administration Fees: The Adviser also serves as Administrator to the Company and provides administrative services pursuant to an Administration Agreement for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Under a Sub-Administration Agreement between the Administrator and State Street, State Street provides certain administrative services to the Company. For such services, the Administrator pays State Street a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund.
D. Distribution and Shareholder Services Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. ("MSDI" or the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser and an indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, serves as the Company's Distributor of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Company has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
The Company has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor a distribution fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% and a shareholder services fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
The distribution and shareholder services fees are used to support the expenses associated with servicing and maintaining accounts. The Distributor may compensate other parties for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder support services to investors who purchase Class A and Class C shares.
E. Dividend Disbursing and Transfer/Co-Transfer Agent: The Company's dividend disbursing and transfer agent is SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. ("SS&C GIDS"). Pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement, the Company pays SS&C GIDS a fee based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to the Funds of the Company.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, provides co-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Co-Transfer Agency Services Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, co-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM, included in "Transfer Agency Fees" in the Statement of Operations, amounted to less than $500.
F. Custodian Fees: State Street (the "Custodian") also serves as Custodian for the Company in accordance with a Custodian Agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Company as required by the Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
G. Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates: For the six months ended June 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investment securities for the Fund, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments were approximately $157,000 and $122,000, respectively. There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds — Treasury Securities Portfolio (the "Liquidity Fund"), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser, both directly and as a portion of the securities held as collateral on loaned securities. Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to its pro-rata share of the advisory and administration fees paid by the Fund due to its investment in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund's investment in the Liquidity Fund.
A summary of the Fund's transactions in shares of affiliated investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 is as follows:
Affiliated Investment Company | | Value December 31, 2023 (000) | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | Proceeds from Sales (000) | | Dividend Income (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | 196 | | | $ | 241 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 4 | | |
Affiliated Investment Company (cont'd) | | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) (000) | | Value June 30, 2024 (000) | |
Liquidity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 187 | | |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities ("cross-trade") from and to other Morgan Stanley funds as well as other funds and client accounts for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser serves as investment adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the "Rule"). Each cross-trade is executed at the current market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in any cross-trade transactions.
Each Director receives an annual retainer fee for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds. The Company also reimburses such Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings.
The Fund has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Compensation Plan"), which allows each independent Director to defer payment of all, or a portion, of the fees he or she receives for serving on the Board of Directors. Each eligible Director generally may elect to have the deferred amounts credited with a return equal to the total return on one or more of the Morgan Stanley funds that are offered as investment options under the Compensation Plan. Appreciation/depreciation and distributions received from these investments are recorded with an offsetting increase/decrease in the deferred compensation obligation and do not affect the NAV of the Fund.
H. Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on transactions in foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.
FASB ASC 740-10, "Income Taxes — Overall", sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
return. Management has concluded there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest Expense" and penalties in "Other Expenses" in the Statement of Operations. The Fund files tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, New York and various states. Generally, each of the tax years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2023 remains subject to examination by taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown for GAAP purposes due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
2023 Distributions Paid From: | | 2022 Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | | Ordinary Income (000) | | Paid-in- Capital (000) | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60 | | |
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.
Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.
The Fund had no permanent differences causing reclassifications among the components of net assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings for the Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (000) | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain (000) | |
$ | 1 | | | $ | — | | |
At December 31, 2023, the Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused short-term and long-term capital losses of approximately $416,000 and $147,000, respectively, that do not have an expiration date.
To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed.
To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.
I. Credit Facility: The Company and other Morgan Stanley funds participated in a $500,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the "Facility") with State Street. This Facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes or funding of shareholder redemption requests. The interest rate for any funds drawn will be based on the federal funds rate or overnight bank funding rate plus a spread. The Facility also has a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum based on the unused portion of the Facility, which is allocated among participating funds based on relative net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Facility.
J. Other: At June 30, 2024, the Fund had record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Fund. The aggregate percentage of such owners was 55.2%.
K. Market Risk: The value of an investment in the Fund is based on the values of the Fund's investments, which change due to economic and other events that affect markets generally, as well as those that affect particular regions, countries, industries, companies or governments. The risks associated with these developments may be magnified if certain social, political, economic and other conditions and events adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. Securities in the Fund's portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters and extreme weather events, health emergencies (such as epidemics and pandemics), terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, health emergencies, social and political (including geopolitical) discord and tensions or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The occurrence of such events may be sudden and unexpected, and it is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects (which may last for extended periods). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value, liquidity and risk profile of the Fund's portfolio, as well as its ability to sell securities and/or meet redemptions. Any
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (cont'd)
such event(s) or similar types of factors and developments may also adversely affect the financial performance of the Fund's investments (and, in turn, the Fund's investment results) and/or negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Fund's investments, and exacerbate preexisting risks to the Fund.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser under the advisory agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Administrator under the administration agreement, including accounting, operations, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, legal services and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Adviser's expense. The Board also considered the Adviser's investment in personnel and infrastructure that benefits the Fund. (The Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the "Adviser" and the advisory and administration agreements together are referred to as the "Management Agreement.") The Board also considered that the Adviser serves a variety of other investment advisory clients and has experience overseeing service providers. The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge").
The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser's portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund and supported its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Performance, Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The Board reviewed the performance, fees and expenses of the Fund compared to its peers, as prepared by Broadridge, and to appropriate benchmarks where applicable. The Board discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. When considering a fund's performance, the Board and the Adviser place emphasis on trends and longer-term returns (focusing on one-year, three-year and five-year performance, as of December 31, 2023, or since inception, as applicable). When a fund underperforms its benchmark and/or its peer group average, the Board and the Adviser discuss the causes of such underperformance and, where necessary, they discuss specific changes to investment strategy or investment personnel. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was better than its peer group average for the one-year period but below its peer group average for the period since its inception in December 2021. The Board discussed with the Adviser the level of the advisory and administration fees (together, the "management fee") for this Fund relative to comparable funds and/or other accounts advised by the Adviser and/or compared to its peers as prepared by Broadridge. In addition to the management fee, the Board also reviewed the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board noted that the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio were lower than its peer group averages. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund's (i) performance was acceptable; and (ii) management fee and total expense ratio were competitive with its peer group averages.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the size and growth prospects of the Fund and how that relates to the Fund's total expense ratio and particularly the Fund's management fee rate, which includes a breakpoint. In conjunction with its review of the Adviser's profitability, the Board discussed with the Adviser how a change in assets can affect the efficiency or effectiveness of managing the Fund and whether the management fee level is appropriate relative to current and projected asset levels and/or whether the management fee structure reflects economies of scale as asset levels change. The Board has determined that its review of the actual and/or potential economies of scale of the Fund supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates
The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. The Board has determined that its review of the analysis of the Adviser's expenses and profitability supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
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Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Investment Advisory Agreement Approval (cont'd)
Other Benefits of the Relationship
The Board considered other direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser and/or its affiliates derived from their relationship with the Fund and other funds advised by the Adviser. These benefits may include, among other things, fees for trading, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and for transaction processing and reporting platforms used by securities lending agents, and research received by the Adviser generated from commission dollars spent on funds' portfolio trading. The Board reviewed with the Adviser these arrangements and the reasonableness of the Adviser's costs relative to the services performed. The Board has determined that its review of the other benefits received by the Adviser or its affiliates supports its decision to approve the Management Agreement.
Resources of the Adviser and Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser
The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund's operations and the Board's confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement and that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.
Other Factors and Current Trends
The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund's business.
General Conclusion
After considering and weighing all of the above factors, with various written materials and verbal information presented by the Adviser, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year. In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single piece of information or factor referenced above. The Board considered these factors and information over the course of the year and in numerous meetings, some of which were in executive session with only the independent Board members and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Board members may have weighed these factors, and the information presented, differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the Management Agreement.
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Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies
The information is disclosed as part of the Financial Statements included in Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
This information is disclosed in the Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominee to the Fund’s Board of Directors since the Fund last provided disclosure in response to this item.
Item 16. Controls and Procedures
| (a) | It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
| (b) | There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation
Not applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits
(a)(1) Registrant’s Code of Ethics – Not applicable (please see Item 2).
(a)(2)(i) Principal Financial Officer’s Section 302 certification.
(a)(2)(ii) Principal Executive Officer’s Section 302 certification.
(b) Combined Section 906 certification.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.
By: | /s/ John H. Gernon | |
| John H. Gernon | |
| Principal Executive Officer | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Francis J. Smith | |
| Francis J. Smith | |
| Principal Financial Officer | |
By: | /s/ John H. Gernon | |
| John H. Gernon | |
| Principal Executive Officer | |