MPEGX vs. CPODX
Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio (MPEGX) and Morgan Stanley Insight Fund (CPODX).
MPEGX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Mar 30, 1990. CPODX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Jul 28, 1997.
Performance
MPEGX vs. CPODX - Performance Comparison
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MPEGX vs. CPODX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MPEGX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio | -11.38% | 14.05% | 42.38% | 46.66% | -63.39% | -12.37% | 142.68% | 39.73% | 12.19% | 39.39% |
CPODX Morgan Stanley Insight Fund | -13.67% | 19.23% | 46.73% | 53.03% | -60.99% | -6.54% | 116.44% | 33.45% | 12.29% | 48.76% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MPEGX achieves a -11.38% return, which is significantly higher than CPODX's -13.67% return. Over the past 10 years, MPEGX has underperformed CPODX with an annualized return of 13.09%, while CPODX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.35% annualized return.
MPEGX
- 1D
- 4.71%
- 1M
- -5.01%
- YTD
- -11.38%
- 6M
- -20.20%
- 1Y
- 7.13%
- 3Y*
- 21.82%
- 5Y*
- -7.45%
- 10Y*
- 13.09%
CPODX
- 1D
- 4.72%
- 1M
- -4.15%
- YTD
- -13.67%
- 6M
- -22.53%
- 1Y
- 12.75%
- 3Y*
- 24.77%
- 5Y*
- -3.71%
- 10Y*
- 15.35%
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MPEGX vs. CPODX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MPEGX has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is lower than CPODX's 0.83% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MPEGX vs. CPODX — Risk / Return Rank
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CPODX
MPEGX vs. CPODX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio (MPEGX) and Morgan Stanley Insight Fund (CPODX). 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.
| MPEGX | CPODX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.28 | 0.44 | -0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.63 | 0.87 | -0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.11 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.30 | 0.46 | -0.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.75 | 1.18 | -0.43 |
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
| MPEGX | CPODX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.28 | 0.44 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.19 | -0.09 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.38 | 0.45 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.33 | +0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between MPEGX and CPODX is 0.94, 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
MPEGX vs. CPODX - Dividend Comparison
Neither MPEGX nor CPODX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MPEGX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.82% | 7.63% | 12.05% | 23.88% | 41.11% | 67.79% | 13.20% |
CPODX Morgan Stanley Insight Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.64% | 0.00% | 41.78% | 12.90% | 7.97% | 6.49% | 8.40% | 26.14% | 9.16% | 8.38% |
Drawdowns
MPEGX vs. CPODX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MPEGX drawdown since its inception was -75.29%, smaller than the maximum CPODX drawdown of -84.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MPEGX and CPODX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MPEGX | CPODX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.29% | -84.51% | +9.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -27.46% | -28.28% | +0.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -72.99% | -70.71% | -2.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -75.29% | -71.26% | -4.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -45.21% | -30.82% | -14.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.13% | -38.54% | +17.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.87% | 11.04% | -0.17% |
Volatility
MPEGX vs. CPODX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio (MPEGX) is 9.50%, while Morgan Stanley Insight Fund (CPODX) has a volatility of 10.11%. This indicates that MPEGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CPODX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MPEGX | CPODX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.50% | 10.11% | -0.61% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.29% | 22.91% | -0.62% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 32.20% | 33.55% | -1.35% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 40.35% | 39.87% | +0.48% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 34.35% | 33.91% | +0.44% |