MSYIX vs. CPOAX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio (MSYIX) and Morgan Stanley Insight A (CPOAX).

MSYIX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Feb 7, 2012. 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.

Performance

MSYIX vs. CPOAX - Performance Comparison

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

MSYIX vs. CPOAX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
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%
CPOAX Morgan Stanley Insight A	-17.61%	18.91%	46.35%	52.72%	-61.02%	-6.83%	115.86%	33.08%	11.94%	48.40%

Returns By Period

MSYIX

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

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%

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

MSYIX vs. CPOAX - Expense Ratio Comparison

MSYIX has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is lower than CPOAX's 1.15% expense ratio.

CPOAX

Morgan Stanley Insight A

MSYIX

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio

Return for Risk

MSYIX vs. CPOAX — 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.

MSYIX vs. CPOAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust High Yield Portfolio (MSYIX) and Morgan Stanley Insight A (CPOAX). 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

	MSYIX	CPOAX	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	—

Correlation

The correlation between MSYIX and CPOAX 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

MSYIX vs. CPOAX - Dividend Comparison

MSYIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.84%, while CPOAX has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
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%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MSYIX	CPOAX	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

	MSYIX	CPOAX	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%	—