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Key methodology documents
Key methodology documents
Below are the key methodology documents which explain our rules and guidelines:
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- MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology (March 2023) (PDF, 1793 KB)
- MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology Summary (May 2014) (PDF, 737 KB)
- MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Value and Growth Methodology (February 2021) (PDF, 599 KB)
Previous methodologies
- MSCI Standard Methodology Book (November 2007) (PDF, 385 KB)
- MSCI Small Cap Methodology Book (March 2007) (PDF, 383 KB)
- MSCI Global Value and Growth Methodology Book (December 2007) (PDF, 312 KB)
- MSCI Announces MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology and Transition Plan for the MSCI Standard and Small Cap Indexes (PDF, 45.9 KB)
Additional Announcements relating to Methodology
- Clarification on the Treatment of Financial Results Under IFRS (Sep 2005)
- MSCI Proposes Adjustment to Venezuela Exchange Rate (October 2003) (PDF, 43.5 KB)
- MSCI Continues Review on Relaxation of Restrictions on Foreign Portfolio Investors in Taiwan (October 2003) (PDF, 148 KB)
- MSCI Opens Formal Review on Relaxation of Restrictions on Foreign Portfolio Investors in Taiwan (July 2003) (PDF, 118 KB)
P/BV Methodology
- MSCI Value and Growth Methodology Book (Dec 1997) - File Size: 20 MB
Regulation
MSCI Index Methodology Search
To use the "Search Methodology by Index Name or Index Code" tool, type in the first four letters of the index name leaving out "MSCI" (e.g., for MSCI Emerging Market Index, type in Emer) or the index code, wait for the list of indexes to appear, choose the index and click "Go". For additional tips on searching the methodology toolbox, please click here.
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Nov 1, 2007
MSCI Standard Methodology Book (November 2007)
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Mar 1, 2007
MSCI Small Cap Methodology Book (March 2007)
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Sep 1, 2005
Clarification on the Treatment of Financial Results Under IFRS (Sep 2005)
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Dec 1, 1997
MSCI Value and Growth Methodology Book (Dec 1997)
Real time index data search
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MSCI Index/Factor Index Methodology
MSCI 指数/ファクター指数構築方法
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- MSCI Index Resources データの取得方法
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