MSCI 📈 MSCI - Overview

MSCI Inc. operates as a leading provider of decision support tools and solutions for the global investment community, enabling institutions to optimize their investment processes. The company's Index segment develops and maintains a wide range of indexes that serve as the foundation for various investment products, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and over-the-counter derivatives. These indexes are also used for performance benchmarking, portfolio construction, and asset allocation. Additionally, MSCI licenses its Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) and GICS Direct, which provide a standardized framework for categorizing companies into distinct industry groups.

The Analytics segment offers a suite of risk management and portfolio management solutions, providing investors with a comprehensive view of risk and return across different asset classes. This includes services such as performance attribution, portfolio analysis, and market risk assessment, as well as managed services that help clients consolidate and reconcile their portfolio data. MSCI's HedgePlatform is another key offering in this segment, designed to help investors evaluate and monitor the risk of hedge fund investments. By providing these analytics and risk management tools, MSCI enables investors to make more informed decisions and optimize their investment strategies.

MSCI's ESG and Climate segment is focused on helping institutional investors understand the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on their portfolio's long-term risk and return. The company provides a range of products and services, including ESG ratings, research, and tools, to support investors in navigating the increasingly complex regulatory landscape. This segment also offers climate-related data and analytics, enabling investors to assess the potential risks and opportunities associated with climate change. By integrating ESG and climate considerations into their investment decisions, investors can better manage risk and identify opportunities for long-term growth.

The All Other - Private Assets segment provides data, benchmarks, and analytics for the private assets market, including real estate and infrastructure. MSCI offers a range of solutions for real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers, including business intelligence and investment decision support tools. This segment also provides climate assessments and market insights, helping investors to better understand the risks and opportunities associated with private assets. The Private Capital Solutions segment is another key area of focus, providing tools and services to support private asset investors across the entire investment lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and risk assessment.

MSCI Inc. has a long history of innovation and growth, dating back to its incorporation in 1998. Today, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol MSCI. With a strong track record of providing critical decision support tools and solutions to the investment community, MSCI continues to evolve and expand its offerings to meet the changing needs of its clients. The company's common stock is traded under the ISIN code US55354G1004 and is classified under the GICS Sub Industry: Financial Exchanges & Data.