Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) Stock Price & Analysis
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) is trading at USD 16.31, down 0.30% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:53 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
CAF last closed at USD 16.36; today's session has ranged USD 16.31–16.34 on volume of 2,973 shares. Market capitalization is $217.80M, with a 52-week range of USD 15.6–21.41 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
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Key facts (CAF)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.0% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y -13.3% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
Analysts (CAF)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CAF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.0% | -13.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | +1.0% | -2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.5% | 20.1% |
| Max drawdown | -23.8% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -44.2% (Dec 2021→Sep 2024) |
CAF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 16.31 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.30% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 16.36 |
| Open | USD 16.37 |
| Day Range | USD 16.31 – 16.34 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 15.6 – 21.41 |
| Volume | 2,973 shares |
| Market Cap | $217.80M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CAF)
Nexqual's technical model rates CAF "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 29.53 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 18.17) |
| MACD | -0.5 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CAF)
Wall Street analysts rate CAF "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (CAF)
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CAF)
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CAF)
Nexqual rates Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 0%, operating 0% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (CAF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +73.93% |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.35M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Major Backers & Investors (CAF)
Notable institutional backers of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. include City of London Investment Management Co. Limited, Lazard Asset Management LLC, Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| City of London Investment Management Co. Limited | 27.01% |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 10.23% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 7.93% |
| Karpus Management, Inc. | 2.83% |
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. | 2.65% |
| 1607 Capital Partners, LLC | 2.38% |
| PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF OHIO | 2.09% |
| HC Capital Trust-The Emerging Markets Portfolio | 0.62% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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