In its two-year history as a firm, there has been little evidence to suggest MSCM is a superior steward of capital compared with other asset managers. MSCM currently oversees one vehicle and a roster of four fund managers.
Lofty fees on open-end and exchange-traded funds are a drag on performance at the firm, where the average net expense ratio, compared with other firms, is in the second-costliest quintile.
To upgrade the firm's rating, MSCM will be expected to build a consistent track record of positive investor experience.