Strategy. The Funds Adviser, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., and the Funds Sub-Adviser, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company (MSIM Company), seek to maximize returns by investing primarily in quality growth-oriented equity securities in emerging markets. The Advisers and/or Sub-Advisers investment approach combines top-down country and thematic allocation with bottom-up stock selection. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser allocate the Funds assets among emerging markets based on relative economic, political and social fundamentals, stock valuations and investor sentiment. To seek to manage risk, the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser emphasize ? macroeconomic and fundamental research. The investment process integrates information about environmental, social and governance issues (also referred to as ESG) when making investment decisions. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser believe that monitoring ESG helps build a … Show more… The Funds Adviser, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., and the Funds Sub-Adviser, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company (MSIM Company), seek to maximize returns by investing primarily in quality growth-oriented equity securities in emerging markets. The Advisers and/or Sub-Advisers investment approach combines top-down country and thematic allocation with bottom-up stock selection. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser allocate the Funds assets among emerging markets based on relative economic, political and social fundamentals, stock valuations and investor sentiment. To seek to manage risk, the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser emphasize ? macroeconomic and fundamental research. The investment process integrates information about environmental, social and governance issues (also referred to as ESG) when making investment decisions. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser believe that monitoring ESG helps build a more complete picture of the opportunities and risks facing companies, and seeks to engage directly with company management to gain insights on how each company addresses material ESG issues and how these may affect long-term financial performance. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Funds assets will be invested in equity securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. This policy may be changed without shareholder approval; however, you would be notified upon 60 days notice in writing of any changes. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser generally consider selling an investment when they determine the company no longer satisfies their investment criteria. The Fund may, but it is not required to, use derivatives and similar instruments for a variety of purposes, including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income. The Funds use of derivatives may involve the purchase and sale of derivative instruments such as futures and other similar instruments and techniques. The Fund may utilize foreign currency forward exchange contracts, which are also derivatives, in connection with its investments in foreign securities. Derivative instruments used by the Fund will be counted toward the Funds 80% policy discussed above to the extent they have economic characteristics similar to the securities included within that policy. Show less