MSCI

MSCI (originally Morgan Stanley Capital International) is a leading U.S. financial services provider. The company is best known worldwide as an independent provider of stock indices. These indices track the performance of global markets and serve as important benchmarks for the entire financial industry. The best-known benchmark index is the MSCI World, which tracks the performance of more than 1'400 large publicly traded companies from developed countries. MSCI indices form the foundation for numerous exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which allow investors to gain broad, diversified exposure to the global economy. In addition, MSCI provides ESG ratings for sustainable investments.