Each security in an underlying MSCI index is given an overall style characteristic derived from its value and growth scores and is then placed into either a value or a growth index (or is partially allocated to both). Ultimately, the adjusted market capitalization of each constituent of the underlying index is fully represented in the combination of the value index and the growth index, with no "double counting".

MSCI Global Value & Growth Indices can be used:

• for research
• in asset allocation models 
• for benchmarking and conducting performance measurement analysis, and
• as the basis of index linked products such as indexed funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), OTC and non-OTC derivatives and futures and options contracts

The MSCI Global Value & Growth Index Methodology is applied to a broad range of indices, including the MSCI Global Large Cap, MSCI Global Mid Cap, MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Global Investable Market Indices.