What is the MSCI World index?

The MSCI world index, which is part of The Modern Index Strategy, is a broad global equity index that represents large and mid-cap equity performance across 23 developed markets countries. It covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country and MSCI world index does not offer exposure to emerging markets.

What is the MSCI ACWI?

MSCI takes a Russian doll approach to the world’s stock markets. The mother of all equity indices is the MSCI ACWI (All-Country World Index) which encompasses most of the globe. Nesting within that index are various sub-indices which divide up the world into smaller pieces.

Why should you invest in MSCI's World index?

Many investors use GDP as a measure of the economic importance of the world’s markets which is why you may well prefer to build a portfolio based on some of MSCI’s regional or country indices. MSCI’s World index covers the developed world’s stocks while excluding Emerging Markets.

What is the 2022 value of MSCI World USD index?

The 2022 year-end value of the MSCI World USD index amounted to 2,602.67 points. The MSCI World Index, developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), is one of the most important stock indices. It includes stocks from developed countries all over the world and is regarded as benchmark of global stock market.