- ISIN
- US61766J8808
- Issuer
- T. Rowe Price
- Inception Date
- May 26, 2016
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MLMIX Performance Chart
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio (MLMIX) is up 5.8% since the beginning of the year. MLMIX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MLMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,556.
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Returns By Period
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio (MLMIX) has returned 5.83% so far this year and 18.31% over the past 12 months.
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.15%
- 1M
- 1.27%
- YTD
- 5.83%
- 6M
- 5.35%
- 1Y
- 18.31%
- 3Y*
- 16.99%
- 5Y*
- 9.24%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MLMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2017, MLMIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MLMIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.03% | -0.90% | -6.90% | 9.89% | 2.34% | 0.95% | 5.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.38% | -0.05% | -6.13% | 0.00% | 6.58% | 3.87% | 1.51% | 4.02% | 4.12% | -0.48% | -0.69% | -1.23% | 15.25% |
| 2024 | 2.65% | 8.05% | 3.40% | -4.58% | 4.91% | 2.00% | 0.40% | 3.61% | 0.58% | 0.19% | 4.85% | -3.69% | 23.98% |
| 2023 | 9.61% | -2.96% | 0.06% | 0.91% | -3.22% | 8.78% | 2.14% | -3.59% | -5.46% | -2.10% | 10.46% | 3.64% | 17.96% |
| 2022 | -5.05% | -4.50% | 0.24% | -6.72% | -0.85% | -8.52% | 9.68% | -4.28% | -8.73% | 4.14% | 9.62% | -4.15% | -19.37% |
| 2021 | 0.69% | 3.23% | 0.06% | 5.35% | 0.74% | 0.85% | 0.67% | 1.40% | -3.74% | 7.32% | -2.18% | 2.38% | 17.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -2.14%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2017.
- This fund participated in 99.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.14% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.91, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.14%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 89.83%
- Downside Capture
- 99.04%
Expense Ratio
MLMIX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MLMIX ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% 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 Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio (MLMIX) 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.
| MLMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.85 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.37 | 2.78 | -1.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.27 | 12.44 | -7.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.12 | $0.05 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.70% | 0.36% | 4.28% | 0.00% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.77 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core 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 Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio was 35.66%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Global Core Portfolio drawdown is 0.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.66%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.79%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -27.48%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 1y 2d | 1y 11moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.56%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 11dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.31%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 1mo 7d | 3mo 23dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MLMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.66% | -56.78% | +21.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.31% | -9.10% | -4.21% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.56% | -18.90% | -0.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.79% | -25.43% | -3.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.16% | -1.80% | +1.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.41% | -10.71% | +3.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.44% | 2.03% | +1.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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