TLGUX vs. MEGIX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio (MEGIX).

TLGUX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Nov 18, 1991. MEGIX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Apr 30, 2017.

Performance

TLGUX vs. MEGIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio (MEGIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

TLGUX vs. MEGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%
MEGIX Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio	-19.20%	27.26%

Returns By Period

TLGUX

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

MEGIX

• 1D: -0.69%
• 1M: -8.64%
• YTD: -19.20%
• 6M: -25.33%
• 1Y: 11.54%
• 3Y*: 26.82%
• 5Y*: -16.52%
• 10Y*: —

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

TLGUX vs. MEGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

TLGUX has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is lower than MEGIX's 0.57% expense ratio.

MEGIX

Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio

TLGUX

Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund

Return for Risk

TLGUX vs. MEGIX — Risk / Return Rank

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

MEGIX

MEGIX Risk / Return Rank: 12
MEGIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 12
MEGIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 15
MEGIX Omega Ratio Rank: 14
MEGIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 10
MEGIX Martin Ratio Rank: 9

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.

TLGUX vs. MEGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio (MEGIX). 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

	TLGUX	MEGIX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.30	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.35	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.11	—

Dividends

TLGUX vs. MEGIX - Dividend Comparison

Neither TLGUX nor MEGIX has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
MEGIX Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	34.82%	7.97%	5.35%	24.32%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	TLGUX	MEGIX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-87.16%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-28.03%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-87.16%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-68.03%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-36.32%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.56%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	TLGUX	MEGIX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.33%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	21.83%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	33.07%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	47.74%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	39.86%	—