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Morgan Stanley Inst Global Franchise L (MSFLX)

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Fund Summary

The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers located throughout the world that they believe have, among other things, sustainable competitive advantages, capable management and financial strength. Normally, it invests in securities of issuers from at least three different countries, which may include the United States. The fund may concentrate its holdings in a relatively small number of companies and may invest up to 25% of its total assets in a single issuer. It may utilize foreign currency forward exchange contracts.

Morgan Stanley Inst Global Franchise L

New York, NY 10036
522 Fifth Avenue

Fund Overview

Category World Large-Stock Blend
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Net Assets 2.98B
YTD Return 4.73%
Yield 0.17%
Morningstar Rating
Inception Date Nov 28, 2001

Fund Operations

Last Dividend 0.06
Last Cap Gain 33.00
Holdings Turnover 15.00%
Average for Category --

Fees & Expenses

Expense MSFLX Category Average
Annual Report Expense Ratio (net) 0.92% 0.95%
Prospectus Net Expense Ratio 0.92% --
Prospectus Gross Expense Ratio 0.92% --
Max 12b1 Fee -- --
Max Front End Sales Load -- 5.11%
Max Deferred Sales Load -- 1.17%
3 Yr Expense Projection 0 --
5 Yr Expense Projection 0 --
10 Yr Expense Projection 0 --

Management Information

William D. Lock, Lead Manager since June 15, 2009
William is a portfolio manager and head of the London-based International Equity team. He joined Morgan Stanley in 1994 and has 31 years of investment experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Credit Suisse First Boston’s Corporate Finance Group, and was a management consultant with Arthur D. Little. William received a B.A. in Modern History from Keble College, Oxford. William is a longstanding sponsor of the creative arts, including Glyndebourne Opera.

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