Morgan Stanley 401(k) Plan
Investment Model Portfolios

Morgan Stanley (Ticker: MS) is one of the largest investment banks.

Total Available Funds: 32
Asset Class Ticker Description
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Growth EFG Artisan International Growth Trust
Foreign Large Blend ACWX BlackRock MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index
Foreign Large Blend MSIQX MSIF, Inc. Intl Eq Portfolio (MIQPX)
Foreign Small/Mid Blend GWX Pyramis Select Int’l Small Cap
FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond WFBIX BlackRock Bond Index
Intermediate-Term Bond PTTRX PIMCO Core Fixed Income Portfolio
WORLD BOND PFUAX PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged) (PFUIX)
Inflation-Protected Bond PRRIX PIMCO Real Return Portfolio
Intermediate Government PNIGX BlackRock FedFund (TFDXX)
Emerging Markets Bond RBESX BlueBay Emerging Mkt Slt Debt
Short-Term Bond PTLDX PIMCO Low Duration Fund (PTLDX)
US EQUITY
MID-CAP BLEND USMIX BlackRock Extended Market Index
LARGE BLEND VFINX Mellon S&P 500 Index
Mid-Cap Growth MPEGX MSIF Trust Mid Cap Grw Port (MMCGX)
Small Growth MSSGX MSIF, Inc. Small Company GrPrt (MFLLX)
SMALL BLEND RSEIX Royce Special Equity
MID-CAP VALUE SYIMX Systematic Mid Cap Value Portfolio
LARGE VALUE TILCX TRowe Price Large Cap Value
LARGE GROWTH MSEQX MSIF, Inc. Growth Portfolio (MGRPX)
Others
Target Date 2016-2020 STLCX BlackRock LifePath Index 2020
Target Date 2021-2025 LPBIX BlackRock LifePath Index 2025
Target Date 2026-2030 STLDX BlackRock LifePath Index 2030
Target Date 2031-2035 LPJIX BlackRock LifePath Index 2035
Target Date 2036-2040 STLEX BlackRock LifePath Index 2040
Target Date 2041-2045 LPHIX BlackRock LifePath Index 2045
Target Date 2046-2050 STLFX BlackRock LifePath Index 2050
Target Date 2051 LPVIX BlackRock LifePath Index 2055
Retirement Income STLAX BlackRock LifePath Index Retirement
Nontraditional Bond EIGMX Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund
ROOT MS Morgan Stanley Stock Fund
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS MGEMX MSIF, Inc. Emerging Markets Pt (MMMPX)
REAL ESTATE
Global Real Estate MRLAX MSIF, Inc. Global Real Est Prt (MGREX)

The following is a moderate-risk model portfolio constructed from the investment options of Morgan Stanley 401(k) Plan.

This portfolio is proactively monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis when needed, ensuring it remains in line with its target allocation. We offer customization features, allowing subscribers to tailor the portfolio to align with their own risk tolerance and return expectations by changing risk profile parameter.

Our model portfolio is rooted in the MyPlanIQ Asset Allocation Composite (AAC) strategy. This dynamic (tactical) asset allocation and quantitative fund selection algorithm prioritize risk management by dynamically adjusting stock allocations based on prevailing asset momentum. Extensive research has shown that this momentum-based tactical approach can potentially reduce temporary losses while maintaining or outperforming traditional buy-and-hold strategies.

Both historical back test and real-time portfolio return and risk data are shown in the table on this page. These metrics are compared with stock and moderate allocation index funds.

Furthermore, subscribers have the option to explore alternative strategies such as Strategic Asset Allocation Optimal (SAA) and Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) to further customize their model portfolio. See our investment methodology for more details on the investment strategies