DINDX vs. MGKQX

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund (DINDX) and Morgan Stanley Global Permanence Portfolio (MGKQX).

DINDX is an actively managed fund by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Jul 27, 1997. MGKQX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Apr 29, 2019.

Performance

DINDX vs. MGKQX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund (DINDX) and Morgan Stanley Global Permanence Portfolio (MGKQX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

DINDX vs. MGKQX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
DINDX Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund	0.00%	8.28%	6.76%	8.49%	-7.06%	0.01%	5.10%	4.81%
MGKQX Morgan Stanley Global Permanence Portfolio	-3.40%	5.52%	10.81%	20.89%	-19.81%	19.55%	27.09%	6.40%

Returns By Period

DINDX

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

MGKQX

• 1D: 3.56%
• 1M: -4.75%
• YTD: -3.40%
• 6M: -21.98%
• 1Y: -2.35%
• 3Y*: 6.27%
• 5Y*: 4.57%
• 10Y*: —

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

DINDX vs. MGKQX - Expense Ratio Comparison

DINDX has a 0.56% expense ratio, which is lower than MGKQX's 0.95% expense ratio.

MGKQX

Morgan Stanley Global Permanence Portfolio

DINDX

Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund

Return for Risk

DINDX vs. MGKQX — Risk / Return Rank

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

MGKQX

MGKQX Risk / Return Rank: 4
MGKQX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4
MGKQX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4
MGKQX Omega Ratio Rank: 4
MGKQX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
MGKQX Martin Ratio Rank: 4

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.

DINDX vs. MGKQX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund (DINDX) and Morgan Stanley Global Permanence Portfolio (MGKQX). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DINDX	MGKQX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.06	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.19	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.36	—

Correlation

The correlation between DINDX and MGKQX is 0.26, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

DINDX vs. MGKQX - Dividend Comparison

Neither DINDX nor MGKQX has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DINDX Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund	3.44%	4.69%	5.36%	4.69%	5.82%	3.52%	2.98%	3.43%	3.68%	3.13%	6.24%	4.80%
MGKQX Morgan Stanley Global Permanence Portfolio	0.00%	0.00%	21.29%	5.29%	1.80%	16.33%	0.74%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DINDX	MGKQX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	6.88%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	24.31%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	27.28%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	23.62%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	23.84%	—