MSCI (NYSE:MSCI). is a global provider of investment decision support tools and services for the financial industry. The company is best known for its family of market indexes, which are widely used as benchmarks by asset managers and as the basis for exchange-traded funds and other passive products. In addition to index construction and licensing, MSCI offers portfolio analytics, risk models, factor and performance attribution tools, and a suite of data and technology solutions designed to support portfolio management and trading.
Beyond traditional indexing and risk analytics, MSCI has expanded into environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and ratings, offering data, scores and screening tools that help investors integrate sustainability considerations into investment processes. The firm also provides specialty indexes and analytics for fixed income, real estate and private markets, along with services to support regulatory reporting, compliance and stress testing. Its offerings are delivered via platforms, APIs and data feeds to institutional clients.
MSCI’s origins trace back to Morgan Stanley Capital International, and over time it has developed into an independent provider serving the global investment community. The company’s client base includes asset managers, pension funds, insurers, banks, hedge funds and other institutional investors. MSCI operates and distributes its products and services worldwide, with a broad geographic reach across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, Latin America and other regions.
Positioned at the intersection of market data, benchmarks and analytics, MSCI plays a central role in indexation, risk management and ESG integration across global capital markets. Its products are designed to help institutional investors measure market exposure, make portfolio decisions and evaluate risks and opportunities in public and private asset classes.
