MIOIX vs. GFFFX
Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Opportunity Portfolio (MIOIX) and American Funds The Growth Fund of America (GFFFX).
MIOIX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Mar 30, 2010. GFFFX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Dec 1, 1973.
Performance
MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Performance Comparison
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MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIOIX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Opportunity Portfolio | -13.46% | 12.64% | 19.32% | 21.11% | -43.76% | -5.25% | 55.49% | 35.20% | -12.03% | 53.41% |
GFFFX American Funds The Growth Fund of America | -11.18% | 19.96% | 28.28% | 37.51% | -30.61% | 19.55% | 38.16% | 28.43% | -2.96% | 26.38% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MIOIX achieves a -13.46% return, which is significantly lower than GFFFX's -11.18% return. Over the past 10 years, MIOIX has underperformed GFFFX with an annualized return of 8.15%, while GFFFX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.16% annualized return.
MIOIX
- 1D
- -0.89%
- 1M
- -15.22%
- YTD
- -13.46%
- 6M
- -16.22%
- 1Y
- -4.66%
- 3Y*
- 6.44%
- 5Y*
- -5.59%
- 10Y*
- 8.15%
GFFFX
- 1D
- -0.48%
- 1M
- -9.64%
- YTD
- -11.18%
- 6M
- -9.80%
- 1Y
- 13.80%
- 3Y*
- 19.10%
- 5Y*
- 8.75%
- 10Y*
- 14.16%
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MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MIOIX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than GFFFX's 0.40% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MIOIX vs. GFFFX — Risk / Return Rank
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MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Opportunity Portfolio (MIOIX) and American Funds The Growth Fund of America (GFFFX). 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.
| MIOIX | GFFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.28 | 0.66 | -0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.26 | 1.08 | -1.35 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.15 | -0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.40 | 0.78 | -1.18 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.44 | 2.99 | -4.43 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| MIOIX | GFFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.28 | 0.66 | -0.94 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.23 | 0.44 | -0.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.72 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.42 | 0.74 | -0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between MIOIX and GFFFX is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Dividend Comparison
MIOIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GFFFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.33%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIOIX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Opportunity Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 9.25% | 2.13% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 1.63% | 0.02% | 3.15% |
GFFFX American Funds The Growth Fund of America | 12.33% | 10.95% | 9.23% | 7.64% | 4.32% | 8.42% | 4.51% | 7.38% | 12.29% | 7.27% | 6.87% | 9.13% |
Drawdowns
MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MIOIX drawdown since its inception was -60.88%, which is greater than GFFFX's maximum drawdown of -36.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MIOIX and GFFFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MIOIX | GFFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.88% | -36.26% | -24.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.50% | -13.74% | -4.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -56.75% | -36.26% | -20.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -60.88% | -36.26% | -24.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -36.44% | -13.74% | -22.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.69% | -5.60% | -10.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.19% | 3.56% | +1.63% |
Volatility
MIOIX vs. GFFFX - Volatility Comparison
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. International Opportunity Portfolio (MIOIX) has a higher volatility of 8.78% compared to American Funds The Growth Fund of America (GFFFX) at 5.47%. This indicates that MIOIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GFFFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MIOIX | GFFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.78% | 5.47% | +3.31% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.23% | 11.61% | +2.62% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.07% | 20.77% | -0.70% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.80% | 20.17% | +4.63% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.90% | 19.61% | +2.29% |