EDD vs. MSYIX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund (EDD) and Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio (MSYIX).

EDD is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Apr 24, 2007. MSYIX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Feb 7, 2012.

Performance

EDD vs. MSYIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund (EDD) and Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio (MSYIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

EDD vs. MSYIX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
EDD Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund	-3.98%	32.46%	8.64%	14.09%	-14.15%	-7.03%	-2.84%	25.45%	-14.09%	16.34%
MSYIX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio	0.47%	7.94%	8.78%	13.52%	-11.56%	5.57%	3.26%	13.77%	-2.75%	6.95%

Returns By Period

EDD

• 1D: 2.63%
• 1M: -14.39%
• YTD: -3.98%
• 6M: -0.81%
• 1Y: 18.79%
• 3Y*: 14.67%
• 5Y*: 5.29%
• 10Y*: 4.43%

MSYIX

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

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

EDD vs. MSYIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

EDD has a 2.20% expense ratio, which is higher than MSYIX's 0.65% expense ratio.

EDD

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund

MSYIX

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio

Return for Risk

EDD vs. MSYIX — Risk / Return Rank

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

EDD

EDD Risk / Return Rank: 54
EDD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 64
EDD Sortino Ratio Rank: 62
EDD Omega Ratio Rank: 53
EDD Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
EDD Martin Ratio Rank: 48

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.

EDD vs. MSYIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund (EDD) and Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio (MSYIX). 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.

	EDD	MSYIX	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.12	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.56	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.10	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	4.79	—	—
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

	EDD	MSYIX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.12	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.35	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.25	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.09	—	—

Correlation

The correlation between EDD and MSYIX is 0.35, 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

EDD vs. MSYIX - Dividend Comparison

EDD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.06%, more than MSYIX's 5.84% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
EDD Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund	10.06%	9.76%	11.45%	7.30%	6.82%	6.93%	6.92%	8.15%	9.90%	8.18%	10.32%	12.65%
MSYIX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio	5.84%	7.03%	7.25%	6.71%	6.29%	5.57%	5.90%	6.20%	6.27%	5.75%	6.22%	6.77%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	EDD	MSYIX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-59.38%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.67%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-42.70%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-15.50%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-24.38%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.05%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EDD	MSYIX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.07%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	11.58%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	16.87%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.07%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.65%	—	—