MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index (USD)
The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index aims to reflect the performance characteristics of a minimum variance strategy applied to the large and mid cap USA equity universe. The index is calculated by optimizing the MSCI USA Index, its parent index, in USD for the lowest absolute risk (within a given set of constraints). Historically, the index has shown lower beta and volatility characteristics relative to the MSCI USA Index.
Data as of April 30, 2025
ESG metrics
Summary
MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index (USD)
Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
100.0% coverage
MSCI ACWI IMI Index
Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
95.9% coverage
MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index (USD) | Score | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
ESG Score | 6.6 | 100.0% |
UN Global Compact Violations % (*) | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*) | 0.0% | 100.0% |
MSCI ACWI IMI Index | Score | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
ESG Score | 6.6 | 89.8% |
UN Global Compact Violations % (*) | 0.1% | 99.9% |
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*) | 0.1% | 99.9% |
(*) Additional ESG factor not mentioned in the regulation but provided for transparency purposes.
Data available as of April 2025. The information was updated as part of the regular monthly update cycle. Data available as of April 2025. The information was updated as part of the regular monthly update cycle.
MSCI ESG and climate ratings, research and data are produced by MSCI ESG Research LLC, a subsidiary of MSCI Inc. MSCI ESG Indexes, Analytics, Real Assets, and Private Capital Solutions are products of MSCI Inc. that utilize information from MSCI ESG Research LLC. MSCI Indexes are administered by MSCI Limited and MSCI Deutschland GmbH.