Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio Class Institutional 

This investment vehicle strives for above-average total returns over a market cycle typically spanning three to five years. It habitually allocates at least 80% of its assets to fixed income instruments. The portfolio is primarily composed of a diverse mix of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade debt securities, encompassing U.S. government, corporate, and municipal bonds, alongside mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund typically aims to maintain an average weighted maturity between five and ten years. Although not obligated, it retains the flexibility to employ derivative instruments for various objectives, such as hedging exposures, managing overall risk, enhancing portfolio strategy, or generating additional income.