Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Inception Portfolio 

The fund's core objective is to invest predominantly in established and growing companies, specifically those whose market capitalizations align with the profile of businesses found within the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The investment adviser employs a disciplined bottom-up stock selection strategy, aiming to uncover compelling opportunities through individual company analysis. Additionally, the portfolio maintains the flexibility to allocate up to 25% of its total assets to foreign, non-U.S. securities.