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NEW YORK - Assets in indexed equity exchange-traded funds linked to MSCI’s global equity indexes have exceeded $2 trillion, representing a 17% growth since the beginning of 2025, according to a company press release. The company, currently valued at $43.57 billion, has demonstrated strong market leadership with an impressive 82.11% gross profit margin. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is trading slightly above its Fair Value.
The growth has been primarily driven by investor interest in products targeting developed markets equities outside the United States, followed by emerging markets, the index provider stated.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) offers more than 246,000 equity indexes across various categories including market capitalization, factors, thematic, sustainability, and climate. Currently, over 1,400 equity ETFs are linked to MSCI indexes.
"We are proud to be the index partner of choice for investors looking to stay ahead of global market transformations across regions, countries and sectors," said Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at MSCI.
Beyond ETFs, MSCI reported that more than $17 trillion of assets are benchmarked against its indexes, including non-ETF products, other asset classes such as fixed income, and actively managed funds.
The company describes its approach as research-driven, focusing on delivering indexes that help clients understand emerging and long-term opportunities across global equity markets.
MSCI provides data, analytics, and indexes to various financial market participants including asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers, and corporations.
In other recent news, MSCI Inc. reported significant developments impacting its business. Fitch Ratings affirmed MSCI’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ’BBB-’ with a stable outlook, highlighting the company’s strong operating performance and high revenue visibility, with double-digit revenue growth in 2024 and EBITDA margins above 60%. MSCI announced it will extend its consultation on potentially reclassifying Bulgaria’s market status, reflecting feedback on market accessibility challenges. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on MSCI, despite lower-than-expected subscription sales, citing potential benefits from international equities rallying. UBS also maintained a Buy rating, noting optimism from MSCI’s management about future growth driven by strategic initiatives and a shift in asset allocation towards global investing. Additionally, MSCI shareholders approved executive compensation and a new incentive plan during the annual stockholders meeting. The company elected its board members and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent auditor for 2025. These developments underscore MSCI’s ongoing strategic initiatives and commitment to maintaining strong financial health.
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