- ISIN
- US61768B8697
- CUSIP
- 61768B869
- Issuer
- Morgan Stanley
- Inception Date
- Feb 13, 2020
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
MDOEX Performance Chart
Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio (MDOEX) is up 15.2% since the beginning of the year. MDOEX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDOEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $889.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio (MDOEX) has returned 15.21% so far this year and 13.24% over the past 12 months.
Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio
- 1D
- 3.16%
- 1M
- 9.81%
- YTD
- 15.21%
- 6M
- 17.73%
- 1Y
- 13.24%
- 3Y*
- 12.89%
- 5Y*
- -2.33%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
MDOEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 2020, MDOEX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Jul 2021 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MDOEX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.60% | 0.09% | -12.29% | 13.70% | 11.05% | 1.31% | 15.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.50% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.82% | 2.93% | 4.22% | -2.47% | 1.99% | 5.31% | -1.85% | -6.00% | -1.00% | 8.28% |
| 2024 | -6.47% | 6.18% | 2.79% | 3.74% | 2.73% | -0.96% | -1.82% | 4.81% | 10.84% | -0.28% | -0.19% | -4.52% | 16.79% |
| 2023 | 9.26% | -5.02% | 2.00% | -2.88% | -2.96% | 3.79% | 6.47% | -4.09% | -4.61% | -4.11% | 6.30% | 2.49% | 5.36% |
| 2022 | -7.21% | -4.94% | -8.08% | -9.41% | -3.23% | -4.89% | 3.26% | 2.19% | -8.44% | -7.66% | 17.30% | -1.56% | -30.36% |
| 2021 | 4.69% | 0.92% | -7.11% | 0.91% | -0.21% | 1.12% | -13.32% | 3.50% | -4.46% | 2.82% | -7.83% | 0.17% | -18.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -5.56%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 14, 2020.
- This fund participated in 80.83% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.24% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -5.56%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 51.24%
- Downside Capture
- 80.83%
Expense Ratio
MDOEX has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDOEX ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio (MDOEX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MDOEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.36 | -0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.69 | 2.71 | -2.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.85 | 12.15 | -10.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio provided a 0.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 0.64% | 0.74% | 0.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2024 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio was 59.92%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio drawdown is 27.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -59.92%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -27.25%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 12d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.18%Sep 2020 | 21d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 2dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2021 pullback2021 | -3.62%Jan 2021 | 3d | 3d | 6dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
2020 pullback2020 | -3.46%Jul 2020 | 6d | 4d | 10dJul 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDOEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.92% | -56.78% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.82% | -9.10% | -12.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.82% | -18.90% | -2.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.60% | -25.43% | -27.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -27.11% | -1.29% | -25.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -35.00% | -10.72% | -24.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.05% | 2.02% | +6.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with MDOEX
Add Morgan Stanley Developing Opportunity Portfolio to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with MDOEX