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Morgan Stanley Inst Global Franchise A (MSFBX)
33.32
+0.29
+(0.88%)
At close: 8:01:41 PM EDT
Fund Summary
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests in securities of issuers from at least three different countries, which may include the United States. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser seek to invest in high quality companies they believe have strong business franchises, strong cash flows, modest capital requirements, strong balance sheets, capable management, and that typically return cash to shareholders.
Morgan Stanley Inst Global Franchise A
New York, NY 10036
522 Fifth Avenue
Fund Overview
Category | World Large-Stock Blend |
Fund Family | Morgan Stanley |
Net Assets | 2.71B |
YTD Return | 3.13% |
Yield | 0.43% |
Morningstar Rating | |
Inception Date | Nov 28, 2001 |
Fund Operations
Last Dividend | 0.16 |
Last Cap Gain | 33.00 |
Holdings Turnover | 35.00% |
Average for Category | -- |
Fees & Expenses
Expense | MSFBX | Category Average |
---|---|---|
Annual Report Expense Ratio (net) | 1.17% | 0.95% |
Prospectus Net Expense Ratio | 1.17% | -- |
Prospectus Gross Expense Ratio | 1.17% | -- |
Max 12b1 Fee | -- | -- |
Max Front End Sales Load | -- | 5.11% |
Max Deferred Sales Load | -- | 1.17% |
3 Yr Expense Projection | 0 | -- |
5 Yr Expense Projection | 0 | -- |
10 Yr Expense Projection | 0 | -- |
Management Information
William D. Lock, Lead Manager since June 15, 2009
William is a portfolio manager and head of the London-based International Equity team. He joined
Morgan Stanley in 1994 and has 31 years of investment experience. Prior to joining the firm, he
worked at Credit Suisse First Boston’s Corporate Finance Group, and was a management consultant with Arthur D. Little. William received a B.A. in Modern History from Keble College, Oxford. William is a longstanding sponsor of the creative arts, including Glyndebourne Opera. Morningstar Style Box

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