MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Minimum Volatility Index (USD)

The MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Minimum Volatility (USD) Index aims to reflect the performance characteristics of a minimum variance strategy applied to large and mid cap equities across Emerging Markets countries. The index is calculated by optimizing the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, its parent index, 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 Emerging Markets Index.