Morgan Stanley reports 5.2% stake in Voya Asia Pacific

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of common shares of beneficial interest of Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of common shares of beneficial interest of Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund. Each entity reports beneficial ownership of 556,842 shares, representing 5.2% of the fund’s outstanding class. Both entities report no sole voting or dispositive power, with shared voting power over 2 shares and shared dispositive power over 556,842 shares

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 556,842 shares Percent of class owned: 5.2% Shared voting power: 2 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 556,842 shares Common shares of beneficial interest of Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund reported by each Morgan Stanley entity

Percent of class owned 5.2% Percentage of the outstanding common shares of beneficial interest represented by the reported holdings

Shared voting power 2 shares Number of shares over which Morgan Stanley entities report shared power to vote or direct the vote

Shared dispositive power 556,842 shares Number of shares over which Morgan Stanley entities report shared power to dispose or direct disposition

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared dispositive power, shared voting power, parent holding company, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared dispositive power financial

"Shared Dispositive Power 556,842.00"

shared voting power financial

"Shared Voting Power 2.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

parent holding company financial

"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company"

broker-dealer financial

"Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ... BD, IA"

A broker-dealer is a licensed firm or individual that both executes trades on behalf of clients (acting as a broker) and buys or sells securities for its own account (acting as a dealer). Investors care because broker-dealers provide the plumbing of markets — they place orders, hold or move cash and securities, offer research or advice, and their stability and fees directly affect trade execution, costs, and the safety of client funds; think of them as a combined travel agent and taxi for your investments.

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What stake in Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE) does Morgan Stanley report?

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of 556,842 common shares of beneficial interest, representing 5.2% of IAE’s outstanding class. This reflects holdings of certain designated Morgan Stanley reporting units.

How much voting power over IAE shares does Morgan Stanley report?

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report shared voting power over 2 shares and no sole voting power. Most of their reported interest is through dispositive power rather than voting control.

What dispositive power over IAE shares does Morgan Stanley have?

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC each report shared dispositive power over 556,842 shares and no sole dispositive power. This indicates shared authority to dispose of these IAE shares.

Which entities are reporting ownership of IAE in this Schedule 13G?

The reporting persons are Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, both organized in Delaware, with principal offices at 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. They file jointly under a joint filing agreement.

How are the Morgan Stanley reporting units defined for this IAE ownership disclosure?

The disclosure covers securities beneficially owned, or deemed beneficially owned, by certain operating units called the “MS Reporting Units.” Other Morgan Stanley units with disaggregated ownership are excluded under SEC Release No. 34‑39538.

What types of regulated entities are involved in Morgan Stanley’s IAE holdings?

Morgan Stanley is classified as a holding company (HC), while Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is classified as a broker‑dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA), as indicated in the ownership disclosure.

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Available on EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 05:49 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 05:48 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund

(Name of Issuer)

Common shares of beneficial interest

(Title of Class of Securities)

92912J102

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 92912J102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 556,842.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

556,842.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 92912J102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 556,842.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

556,842.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7337 E. DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, STE 100, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1: Morgan Stanley 2: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 ;2: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(c)	Citizenship: 1: Delaware 2: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common shares of beneficial interest
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 92912J102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: 5.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99.2
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. * In Accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain operating units (collectively, the "MS Reporting Units") of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "MS"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of MS whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the MS Reporting Units in accordance with the Release.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Morgan Stanley

Signature:	Claire Gordon
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley
Date:	08/13/2026

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

Signature:	David Galasso
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Date:	08/13/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBITS ------------------ ------------------------------------ 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement 99.2 Item 7 Information * Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).