- ISIN
- US6174556885
- CUSIP
- 617455688
- Issuer
- Morgan Stanley
- Inception Date
- Apr 28, 2016
- Category
- Ultrashort Bond
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
MUIIX Performance Chart
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio (MUIIX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. MUIIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MUIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,173.
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Returns By Period
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio (MUIIX) has returned 1.57% so far this year and 4.22% over the past 12 months.
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.32%
- YTD
- 1.57%
- 6M
- 1.91%
- 1Y
- 4.22%
- 3Y*
- 4.38%
- 5Y*
- 3.25%
- 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%
MUIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 7, 2020, MUIIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 26.3 years.
Historically, 83% of months were positive and 17% were negative. The best month was Jul 2023 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2023 at -0.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 26 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, MUIIX closed higher 9% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 29, 2024 with a return of +0.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 10, 2023 at -0.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.33% | 0.29% | 0.21% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 1.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.39% | 0.35% | 0.39% | 0.38% | 0.28% | 0.46% | 0.27% | 0.47% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 4.47% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | 0.44% | 0.00% | 0.35% | 0.45% | 0.52% | 0.46% | 0.49% | 0.50% | 0.32% | 0.61% | 0.20% | 4.94% |
| 2023 | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.33% | -0.20% | 0.63% | 0.06% | 0.84% | 0.00% | 0.56% | -0.10% | 0.56% | 0.49% | 4.17% |
| 2022 | 0.01% | -0.09% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.41% | 0.38% | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.72%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 2020.
- This fund captured 4.87% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -5.59%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.72%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 4.87%
- Downside Capture
- -5.59%
Expense Ratio
MUIIX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MUIIX ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio (MUIIX) 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.
| MUIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +15.85 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 9.28 | 1.36 | +7.92 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 42.37 | 2.71 | +39.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 120.57 | 12.15 | +108.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio provided a 4.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.44 | $0.48 | $0.39 | $0.12 | $0.01 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 4.03% | 4.36% | 4.81% | 3.88% | 1.20% | 0.10% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Short Income 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.44 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
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 Trust Ultra-Short Income 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 Trust Ultra-Short Income Portfolio was 1.20%, occurring on Nov 10, 2023. Recovery took 33 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -1.20%Nov 2023 | 4d | 1mo 19d | 1mo 23dNov 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.60%Oct 2023 | 11d | 12d | 23dOct 2023 - Oct 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.60%Jun 2023 | 3d | 10d | 13dJun 2023 - Jul 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.50%Dec 2024 | 18d | 11d | 29dDec 2024 - Dec 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.40%Aug 2023 | 0s | 21d | 21dAug 2023 - Sep 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MUIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.20% | -56.78% | +55.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.10% | -9.10% | +9.00% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.20% | -18.90% | +17.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -1.20% | -25.43% | +24.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.29% | +1.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.06% | -10.72% | +10.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.04% | 2.02% | -1.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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