MSCI Inc.

MSCI · Financial Services

About MSCI Inc. (MSCI)

MSCI Inc. is a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges company operating in the Financial Services sector.

MSCI trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

Key Statistics

Current Price
$551.60
Market Cap
$40.53B
52-Week High
$626.28
52-Week Low
$486.74
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

$1,000 Invested in MSCI Inc. (MSCI)

1 Year
$994
+-1%
3 Years
$1,065
+7%
5 Years
$1,408
+41%
10 Years
$8,879
+788%
Since IPO
$24,058
+2306%

How much would $1,000 invested in MSCI be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in MSCI 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in MSCI Inc. (MSCI) in 2025 would be worth $994 as of May 2026, representing a -0.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MSCI 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in MSCI Inc. (MSCI) in 2023 would be worth $1,065 as of May 2026, representing a +6.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MSCI 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in MSCI Inc. (MSCI) in 2021 would be worth $1,408 as of May 2026, representing a +40.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MSCI 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in MSCI Inc. (MSCI) in 2016 would be worth $8,879 as of May 2026, representing a +787.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MSCI at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in MSCI Inc. (MSCI) at IPO would be worth $24,058 as of May 2026, representing a +2305.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.78%
Positive Months
129
59% of 220
Negative Months
91
41% of 220
Data Period
18+ years
220 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2007 (+38.9%)
Best month on avg: July (+5.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-28.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.5%)

Over the past 18+ years (220 months), MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.78% with a median return of +1.48%. The stock had 129 positive months (59%) and 91 negative months (41%). The best month in MSCI's history was December 2007 with a +38.9% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -28.2%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and September the weakest (-2.5%).

MSCI's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +63.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -63.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 19 years of trading history, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has delivered an average annual return of +21.66% with a median return of +17.95%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.84%. The stock posted gains in 13 years (68%) and losses in 6 years (32%).

MSCI's best year was 2009 with a +79.05% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -53.75%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. MSCI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+21.66%
Best Year
2009 (+79.05%)
Worst Year
2008 (-53.75%)
Positive Years
13/19
Year Return Start End
2026 -3.48% $571.48 $551.60
2025 -3.17% $590.16 $571.48
2024 +7.31% $549.97 $590.16
2023 +22.90% $447.49 $549.97
2022 -23.34% $583.70 $447.49
2021 +38.14% $422.55 $583.70
2020 +74.38% $242.31 $422.55
2019 +77.19% $136.75 $242.31
2018 +17.95% $115.94 $136.75
2017 +62.63% $71.29 $115.94
2016 +10.62% $64.44 $71.29
2015 +54.01% $41.84 $64.44
2014 +8.95% $38.41 $41.84
2013 +41.08% $27.22 $38.41
2012 -5.89% $28.93 $27.22
2011 -15.48% $34.23 $28.93
2010 +22.52% $27.94 $34.23
2009 +79.05% $15.60 $27.94
2008 -53.75% $33.73 $15.60

Frequently Asked Questions: MSCI

What sector is MSCI in?

MSCI operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has MSCI performed historically?

Over 19 years of trading history, MSCI has posted gains in 13 years (68% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +79.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MSCI?

You can invest in MSCI through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MSCI.

Last updated: 3/24/2026