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MSCI Inc. operates in the information technology sector within the financial data and analytics industry, recognized globally for developing indexes, portfolio analytics, risk assessment tools, and investment solutions.
The company originated as the index division of Morgan Stanley and was later established as an independent corporation, providing standardized benchmarks and advanced analytical products for institutional investors worldwide.
Its creation was driven by the need for global equity benchmarks that would enable asset managers to evaluate performance, risk, and geographic exposure with greater accuracy. Over time, this role evolved into a broader offering of quantitative analytics and comprehensive financial data solutions.
MSCI’s portfolio includes widely used indexes such as the MSCI World, MSCI Emerging Markets and MSCI ACWI, along with risk analytics platforms, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) data, factor classifications, sustainability ratings and portfolio construction tools.
These solutions are utilized by asset managers, banks, pension funds, insurers and ETF issuers. MSCI competes with data and index providers such as S&P Global, FTSE Russell and Bloomberg.
The company operates globally, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, Asia and other major financial hubs. Its products support ETF creation, quantitative investment strategies, macro risk assessments and the integration of ESG metrics into institutional investment frameworks.
Relevant market drivers include the expansion of passive asset management, rising demand for regulatory ESG data, global investment diversification, the growth of ETFs and advances in quantitative analytics.
The operational structure includes global research centers, quantitative analytics teams, technology development units and corporate service offices across multiple continents. The company employs thousands of professionals in financial analysis, statistical modeling and system engineering.
MSCI Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker MSCI.
History and When MSCI Inc. Was Founded
MSCI Inc. traces its origins back to 1969, when it was created as part of Morgan Stanley to develop global equity indexes for institutional portfolio managers. The index division gained importance over the following decades, becoming a global reference for international benchmarking methodologies.
In its early years, the company focused on constructing equity indexes that reflected the performance of global capital markets, standing out for its standardized methodology and analytical rigor. Beginning in the 1990s, it expanded into risk modeling, quantitative datasets and investment analytics platforms.
In 2007, the company was spun off from Morgan Stanley and completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the NYSE, marking the beginning of its independent corporate trajectory. This milestone enabled greater investment in technology and international expansion.
Throughout the 2010s, MSCI strengthened its capabilities by acquiring risk analytics firms, ESG data providers and quantitative research platforms, expanding its portfolio and integrating sustainability metrics into its financial products.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company deepened its focus on sustainability, expanded ESG ratings coverage, upgraded its digital platforms and strengthened partnerships with ETF issuers worldwide. This period also saw increased regulatory demand for transparency and more sophisticated risk models, reinforcing MSCI’s position as a leading global provider of financial indexes and analytical tools.
Additional Information
The Company MSCI Inc. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market cap of $ 42.84 Billions, having an equity of $ -1.92 Billion.
With a total of 3.633 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Financial and categorized in industry of Capital Markets.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 3.06 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 1.22 Billion.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 35.03, a P/BV ratio of -22.36 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of MSCI was at 1.28%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker MSCI.
