Formerly: Morgan Stanley Capital International
“Powering better investment decisions”
MSCI is a preeminent global provider of critical decision support tools and services for the investment community. With a legacy spanning over five decades, the firm empowers institutional investors to navigate the complexities of global financial markets by providing the data, research, and technology necessary to understand and analyze the drivers of risk and return. Headquartered in New York City, MSCI serves as a foundational pillar for the global financial ecosystem, helping asset managers, banks, hedge funds, and pension funds build more effective, transparent, and resilient portfolios. The company’s core mission is to power better investment decisions through rigorous research-enhanced solutions that bridge the gap between raw market data and actionable strategic insight.
At the heart of MSCI’s offering is its comprehensive suite of index products, which serve as the industry standard for benchmarking and performance measurement. This includes the flagship MSCI ACWI and MSCI World indices, alongside the widely utilized MSCI Emerging Markets and MSCI EAFE indices. Beyond traditional equity benchmarks, the firm provides extensive coverage across the investment spectrum, including fixed income, real assets, and hedge fund performance. MSCI also offers sophisticated factor indices—such as Value, Momentum, and Quality—and thematic indices that track emerging trends like clean energy and disruptive technology. These datasets are designed to provide granular, high-fidelity views of market movements, allowing clients to construct portfolios that align with specific investment mandates and risk appetites.
MSCI’s target audience encompasses a broad range of financial professionals, including portfolio managers, risk officers, compliance teams, and quantitative researchers. These users rely on MSCI’s data to facilitate asset allocation, performance attribution, and regulatory reporting. By integrating MSCI’s research into their workflows, clients can gain deeper transparency into their holdings, manage exposure to systemic risks, and evaluate the impact of specific investment strategies. The firm’s ability to provide custom index solutions further distinguishes its service, allowing for the creation of bespoke benchmarks tailored to unique client objectives and specific investment philosophies.
Technologically, MSCI distinguishes itself through a commitment to data integrity, methodological transparency, and robust delivery infrastructure. The firm leverages advanced analytical frameworks to process vast amounts of market data, ensuring that its indices remain accurate and representative of the evolving global economy. MSCI offers flexible delivery options designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise systems, supporting the high-speed requirements of modern financial analysis. By combining deep domain expertise with scalable technology, MSCI remains a vital partner for institutions seeking to maintain a competitive edge in an increasi
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Provides transparency to metrics associated with free float market capitalization.
Comprehensive ESG data package including ESG fund metrics and ratings.
Low volatility factor indexes
Granular business information for over 9,000 companies.
MSCI is a index provider vendor headquartered in New York City, founded in 1998 with approximately 5,000 employees. MSCI specializes in financial, market analysis data. This vendor has a Vedex Intelligence Score of 69 out of 100, reflecting market presence, compliance posture, integration readiness, and business maturity.
MSCI operates in the following alternative data categories.