MSCI Inc., formerly known as Morgan Stanley Capital International, is a leading provider of investment decision support tools and services. The company was founded in 1968 by Capital International and Morgan Stanley, with the goal of developing standardized equity indices to measure the performance of different markets and sectors globally. MSCI is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MSCI."
MSCI offers a wide range of products and services designed to assist institutional investors in making informed investment decisions. The company's flagship product is the MSCI Equity Indices, which are widely used benchmarks for measuring the performance of equity markets worldwide. These indices provide investors with insights into specific markets, sectors, and investment strategies.
In addition to equity indices, MSCI offers risk management tools, portfolio analytics, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings, and other data and analytics services. These tools help investors assess and manage investment risks, optimize portfolios, and incorporate ESG considerations into their investment strategies.
The company has developed a comprehensive ESG framework that assesses the sustainability and ethical practices of companies worldwide. MSCI's ESG ratings provide investors with valuable insights into the environmental and social impact, as well as the governance practices, of companies in their investment portfolios.
MSCI has also been at the forefront of incorporating ESG considerations into investment strategies and providing ESG-focused indices and analytics. This aligns with the growing interest and importance of sustainable investing and responsible investment practices in the financial industry.