CPOAX vs. TLGUX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Insight A (CPOAX) and Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX).

CPOAX is a passively managed fund by Morgan Stanley that tracks the performance of the Russell 3000 Growth Index. It was launched on Jan 29, 2002. TLGUX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Nov 18, 1991.

Performance

CPOAX vs. TLGUX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Morgan Stanley Insight A (CPOAX) and Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CPOAX vs. TLGUX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
CPOAX Morgan Stanley Insight A	-17.61%	23.01%
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%

Returns By Period

CPOAX

• 1D: -0.76%
• 1M: -9.15%
• YTD: -17.61%
• 6M: -25.78%
• 1Y: 9.30%
• 3Y*: 22.55%
• 5Y*: -4.38%
• 10Y*: 14.53%

TLGUX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CPOAX vs. TLGUX - Expense Ratio Comparison

CPOAX has a 1.15% expense ratio, which is higher than TLGUX's 0.47% expense ratio.

CPOAX

Morgan Stanley Insight A

TLGUX

Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund

Return for Risk

CPOAX vs. TLGUX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CPOAX

CPOAX Risk / Return Rank: 10
CPOAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
CPOAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 13
CPOAX Omega Ratio Rank: 12
CPOAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
CPOAX Martin Ratio Rank: 8

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CPOAX vs. TLGUX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Insight A (CPOAX) and Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CPOAX	TLGUX	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.23	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.58	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.07	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.13	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.34	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CPOAX	TLGUX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.23	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.11	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.43	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.32	—	—

Dividends

CPOAX vs. TLGUX - Dividend Comparison

Neither CPOAX nor TLGUX has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CPOAX Morgan Stanley Insight A	0.00%	0.00%	0.61%	0.00%	51.84%	14.94%	9.06%	7.29%	9.33%	28.73%	9.83%	8.92%
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CPOAX	TLGUX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-84.57%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-28.37%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-70.73%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-71.33%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-34.68%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-39.31%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.97%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CPOAX	TLGUX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.76%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	22.50%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.29%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	39.84%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.88%	—	—