Index Consultations

MSCI is committed to creating index products that address and anticipate the evolving needs of our clients. In pursuit of this goal, MSCI engages in extensive client consultations that remain a key driver of the company’s product innovation.

2025

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes Methodology
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on Decarbonization Trajectory Adjustments for MSCI Equity CTB/PAB Indexes
Consultation on Decarbonization Trajectory Adjustments for MSCI Equity CTB/PAB Indexes
Simulated Impact – Consultation on Decarbonization Trajectory Adjustments for MSCI Equity CTB/PAB Indexes
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

2024

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Momentum Indexes and MSCI Minimum Volatility Indexes Methodologies
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Momentum Indexes and MSCI Minimum Volatility Indexes Methodologies
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on a Potential Subcategorization of Frontier Markets
Consultation on a Potential Subcategorization of Frontier Markets

Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the Size and Liquidity Requirements of the MSCI Market Classification Framework
Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the Size and Liquidity Requirements of the MSCI Market Classification Framework

Follow-up Consultation on Constituent Weighting and Capping Methodology for the MSCI Islamic Index Series
Follow-up Consultation on Constituent Weighting and Capping Methodology for the MSCI Islamic Index Series

Conclusion of Consultation to rename certain MSCI ESG Indexes
Conclusion of Consultation to rename certain MSCI ESG Indexes

Consultation on a Potential Enhancement to the MSCI ACWI IMI Virology Index Methodology
Consultation on a Potential Enhancement to the MSCI ACWI IMI Virology Index Methodology
Consultation on a Potential Enhancement to the MSCI ACWI IMI Virology Index Methodology-Supplementary Materials
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on Enhancements to the Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology
Consultation on Enhancements to the Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Quality Indexes Methodologies
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Quality Indexes Methodologies
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Quality Indexes Methodologies – Supplementary Materials
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on Methodology Enhancement to the MSCI Islamic Index Series and the MSCI Islamic Index M-Series
Consultation on Methodology Enhancement to the MSCI Islamic Index Series and the MSCI Islamic Index M-Series

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Holiday Treatment for the MSCI Hedged Indexes, the MSCI FX Hedge Indexes and the MSCI Adaptive Hedged Indexes Methodologies
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Holiday Treatment for the MSCI Hedged, the MSCI FX Hedge and the MSCI Adaptive Hedge Indexes Methodologies
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on the 2024 Market Classification Proposals
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for Bulgaria

Consultation on proposal to rename MSCI Sustainable Impact Index
Consultation on proposal to rename MSCI Sustainable Impact Index

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Climate Change Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Climate Change Indexes Methodology
Simulated List of Constituents – MSCI Climate Change Indexes Methodology
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on proposal to rename three MSCI ESG Indexes
Consultation on proposal to rename three MSCI ESG Indexes

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Global ex Controversial Weapons and MSCI Global ex Tobacco Involvement Indexes Methodologies
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Global ex Controversial Weapons and MSCI Global ex Tobacco Involvement Indexes Methodologies
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

2023

Consultation on Changes to the List of Eligible Markets for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 and MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes
Consultation on Changes to the List of Eligible Markets for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 and MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes

Consultation on Treatment of Depositary Receipts (DRs) where underlying shares are not available for trading
Consultation on Treatment of Depositary Receipts (DRs) where underlying shares are not available for trading

Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Unexpected Market Closure Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Unexpected Market Closure Indexes Methodology

Consultation on the 2023 Market Classification Proposals
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI Climate Action Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI Climate Action Indexes Methodology
Simulated List of Constituents - MSCI Climate Action Indexes Methodology
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

2022

Consultation on Potential Changes to Select MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies
Consultation on Potential Changes to Select MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies
Thematic Consultation Sep 2022 Link to Spreadsheet With Simulated Portfolios
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index

Consultation on Introducing Quarterly Comprehensive Index Reviews for Non-Market Capitalization Weighted Indexes
Consultation on Introducing Quarterly Comprehensive Index Reviews for Non-Market Capitalization Weighted Indexes
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Q&A: Quarterly Comprehensive Index Review Implementation Details

Consultation on potential changes to MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies
Consultation on potential changes to MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology

Consultation on potential maximum value of active exposure to the target factors of the MSCI Diversified Multiple Factor ("DMF") Index Methodology
Consultation on potential maximum value of active exposure to the target factors of the MSCI Diversified Multiple Factor ("DMF") Index Methodology
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on Potential Changes to the Liquidity Requirement in the MSCI US Equity Indexes
Consultation on Potential Changes to the Liquidity Requirement in the MSCI US Equity Indexes

2021

Consultation on the Regional Classification of the MSCI Israel Index
Consultation on the Regional Classification of the MSCI Israel Index
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology

Consultation On The Eligibility Of The MSCI Pakistan Index For The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes
Simulated MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes

Consultation on the Treatment of Foreign Private Issuers in the MSCI USA Equity Universe
Consultation on the Treatment of Foreign Private Issuers in the MSCI USA Equity Universe

Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI ESG Enhanced Focus Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI ESG Enhanced Focus Indexes Methodology

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index

Consultation on Potential Adjustments to the MSCI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Adjustments to the MSCI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index Methodology

Consultation on the Implementation Details of a Switch to a Light Rebalancing Under Conditions of Market Stress
Consultation on the Implementation Details of a Switch to a Light Rebalancing Under Conditions of Market Stress
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

Consultation on a Treatment of Potential Index Additions with Extreme Price Increase
Consultation on a Treatment of Potential Index Additions with Extreme Price Increase

Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI Climate Change Indexes methodology to align with the minimum requirements for EU Climate Transition Benchmarks
Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI Climate Change Indexes methodology to align with the minimum requirements for EU Climate Transition Benchmarks

2020

Consultation on Proposed Methodology and Transition for the MSCI COLCAP Index
Consultation on Proposed Methodology and Transition for the MSCI COLCAP Index

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Lebanon Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Lebanon Index

Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology
Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology

Consultation on Proposed Methodology Enhancement for China P-Chip Classification
Consultation on Proposed Methodology Enhancement for China P-Chip Classification

Consultation on Assessing and Addressing the Market Impact of MSCI Index Reviews
Consultation on Assessing and Addressing the Market Impact of MSCI Index Reviews

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes

Potential Foreign ownership Limit (FOL) revision for the MSCI India Indexes
Simulated list for MSCI India Indexes

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index

Consultation On The Eligibility Of The MSCI Iceland Index For The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes
Simulated MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes

Consultation On Potential Enhancements To The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index
Consultation On Potential Enhancements To The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index
Simulated MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index

2019

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Indexes
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Indexes

Consultation on the Replicability and Classification of the MSCI Argentina Indexes
Consultation on the Replicability and Classification of the MSCI Argentina Indexes

Consultation on the Treatment of Indian Long Term Capital Gains Tax in the MSCI Equity Indexes
Consultation on the Treatment of Indian Long Term Capital Gains Tax in the MSCI Equity Indexes

Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Index Methodology

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Iceland Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Iceland Index

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Australian Shares and MSCI Australia 200 Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Australian Shares and MSCI Australia 200 Index Methodology

Consultation on Transition of MSCI Europe Barra Factor Indexes to use the Barra EULTS Model
Consultation on Transition of MSCI Europe Barra Factor Indexes to use the Barra EULTS Model

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ex Fossil Fuels and MSCI ex Coal Indexes
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ex Fossil Fuels and MSCI ex Coal Indexes

2018

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology

Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology
Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Capped Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Capped Indexes Methodology

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes Methodology

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Kuwait Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Kuwait Index

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Market Classification Framework
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Market Classification Framework

Proposed Methodology for Indexes Excluding Tobacco Companies
Proposed Methodology for Indexes Excluding Tobacco Companies

Consultation on Proposed Market Disruptions Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Proposed Market Disruptions Indexes Methodology

Consultation on Treatment of the MSCI EM 50, MSCI China 50, MSCI China Free and MSCI All China Indexes
Consultation on Treatment of Specific Indexes in the Context of China A Partial Inclusion

2017

Consultation on MSCI Hong Kong-Listed Southbound Indexes
Consultation on MSCI Hong Kong-Listed Southbound Indexes

Consultation on Proposed Corporate Events Methodogical Changes
Consultation on Proposed Corporate Events Methodogical Changes

Consultation on Enhancement to The MSCI Top 50 Dividend Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Enhancement to The MSCI Top 50 Dividend Indexes Methodology

Consultation on Continuous Listing Standards for US Listed Exchange Traded Products
Consultation on Continuous Listing Standards for US Listed Exchange Traded Products

Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2018
Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2018

Consultation on the Closing Price Policy for Securities Traded on the Moscow Exchange
Consultation on the Closing Price Policy for Securities Traded on the Moscow Exchange

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Indexes
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Indexes

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes

MSCI Hedged Indexes: Margin Requirements for Currency Forwards
MSCI Hedged Indexes: Margin Requirements for Currency Forwards

Consultation on Potential Changes to the MSCI Global Environment Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Changes to the MSCI Global Environment Index Methodology

Consultation on the Use of the Global Equity Model (GEM LT) in MSCI Index Construction
Consultation on the Use of the Global Equity Model (GEM LT) in MSCI Index Construction

2016

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI All Market Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI All Market Indexes Methodology

Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index Methodology
Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index Methodology

Consultation of China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap
(Updated Post June 14, 2016 Market Classification Announcement)
Consultation of China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index

Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ESG Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ESG Indexes Methodology

Consultation on Proposed Enhancements to the Corporate Events Methodology in the MSCI Indexes
Consultation on Proposed Enhancements to the Corporate Events Methodology in the MSCI Indexes

Estimated Impact of The Upcoming Revisions to The GICS Structure on The MSCI Indexes
Estimated Impact of The Upcoming Revisions to The GICS Structure on The MSCI Indexes

2015

Consultation on the Proposed Treatment for the MSCI All China Index
Consultation on the Proposed Treatment for the MSCI All China Index

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Peru Indexes
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Peru Indexes

Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology

Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap
(Updated Post June 9, 2015 Market Classification Announcement)
Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap(Updated Post June 9, 2015)

Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index
Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index

Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2016
Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2016

Consultation on potential enhancements to the MSCI Index Calculation Methodology
Consultation on potential enhancements to the MSCI Index Calculation Methodology

Consultations on Enhancements to the MSCI Islamic Index Series
Consultations on Enhancements to the MSCI Islamic Index Series

Consultation on Enhancements to the Coverage of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes

Document initially published on May 12, 2015, last updated on October 6, 2015:
Simulated Impact on the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes

Consultation feedback notes on Real Estate Global Data Standards
Documents available on the IPD Reporting Portal

2014

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology
Consultation on Enhancements to the Coverage of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes
Simulated Impact on the MSCI Global Standard Indexes

2012
2011

Consultation on Potential Ideas for Index Stability and Replicability Enhancements
Consultation on Potential Ideas for Index Stability and Replicability Enhancements - September 2011

Consultation on MSCI ACWI ex Controversial Weapons
Consultation on MSCI ACWI ex Controversial Weapons - May 2011

Consultation on a proposal to create MSCI Global Socially Responsible Indices
Consultation on a proposal to create MSCI Global Socially Responsible Indices - February 2011

2010

Consultation on a specific methodology enhancement for the Global Investable Market Indices
Consultation on a specific methodology enhancement for the Global Investable Market Indices – December 2010

Consultation on the Potential Coverage Extension of the Global Equity Universe
Consultation on a proposal to create Global Broad & Microcap Indices - May 2010
MSCI Announcement - May 6, 2010

2009
2008

Preliminary Assessments from the Consultation on Proposed Market Reclassifications
MSCI Barra Announcement - December 16, 2008

Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI Islamic Indices
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI Islamic Indices - September 2008

Conclusions from Recent MSCI Market Classification Study
MSCI Announcement - June 18, 2008

2007

Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI GCC Countries Indices
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI GCC Countries Indices - May 2007

Enhancements to the MSCI Standard and Small Cap Indices
MSCI Announcement - January 18, 2007

2006

Consultation on Treatment of Financial Results under IFRS
MSCI Consultation on the Treatment of Financial Results under IFRS - February 2006

2005

Consultation on Indices for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
MSCI Consultation on Index Proposal for Gulf Countries - November 2005

Consultation on Income Trusts in Canada
MSCI to consult on Income Trusts in Canada - July 2005

Consultation on Japan Domestic Equity Indices
MSCI consultation on a new family of Japan Domestic Equity Indices

Consultation on Inclusion of Hong Kong listed China Private Enterprises in MSCI China universe
MSCI consultation on potential inclusion of Hong Kong listed China Private Enterprises in MSCI China universe - March 2005

Consultation on the definition of the Russian Equity Universe
MSCI consultation on the definition of the Russian Equity Universe - March 2005

2004

Consultation on Enhancements to the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (RMS)
MSCI Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (December 2004)