- Issuer
- Morgan Stanley
- Inception Date
- Nov 18, 1991
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MSLC Performance Chart
Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF (MSLC) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. MSLC is currently trading at $59 per share.
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Returns By Period
Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF (MSLC) has returned 7.56% so far this year and 21.57% over the past 12 months.
Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.41%
- 1M
- -0.07%
- YTD
- 7.56%
- 6M
- 7.14%
- 1Y
- 21.57%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.15%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MSLC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 9, 2024, MSLC's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MSLC closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.38% | -0.98% | -5.19% | 9.86% | 4.41% | -1.48% | 7.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.56% | -1.89% | -5.20% | -0.93% | 6.22% | 4.85% | 2.19% | 1.76% | 2.45% | 1.98% | 0.01% | 0.19% | 15.68% |
| 2024 | -3.29% | -3.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.73%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 09, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 99.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.95, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.73%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 93.90%
- Downside Capture
- 99.82%
Expense Ratio
MSLC has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MSLC ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF (MSLC) 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.
| MSLC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.33 | 2.78 | -0.46 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.00 | 12.44 | -2.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.17 | $1.17 |
Dividend yield | 2.00% | 2.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF. 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 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
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 Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF. 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 Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF was 17.86%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF drawdown is 1.73%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -17.86%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.31%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 16d | 3mo 2dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.29%Nov 2025 | 22d | 21d | 1mo 13dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.51%Jan 2025 | 29d | 12d | 1mo 11dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.08%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 21d 50mJun 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| MSLC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.86% | -56.78% | +38.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.31% | -9.10% | -0.21% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.73% | -1.80% | +0.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.44% | -10.71% | +8.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.16% | 2.03% | +0.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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