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What is an index? How much do you know about the different types of indexes? Why are they so important to financial markets? From learning the basics to more intricate knowledge about the financial markets — the MSCI Index Education hub is the right place to satisfy your curiosity and learn all about indexes and how they work.
Explore the basics
Just starting out? Here you get to know the basics about indexes: What is an index? And how are they constructed and managed?
What is an Index?
Indexes measure the performance of a market and enable investors to better understand the collective movement of a group of stocks, bonds or other security types.
How is an index constructed?
The construction of indexes is typically based on a variety of rules and principles. They determine how an index functions and performs.
What is index governance?
The governance framework provides oversight of the design, calculation, and maintenance of indexes.
Expand your knowledge
Ready to learn more? Here we tell you all about different types of indexes and how they are used in the investment world.
What are the new types of indexes?
Advances in technology and data availability have led to newer, more granular types of indexes.
How can indexes be used?
As new investors enter the market and financial products continue to evolve, we are seeing new and expanding uses for indexes.
Classification Frameworks
Understand why index providers group securities based on their characteristics to help investors compare markets.
Dive deep
Ready for deeper learning? Here we expand on the wider financial ecosystem and its key players, and different investment styles, funds and instruments.
Discover the evolution of financial markets, a complex ecosystem comprising public and private institutions offering a wide range of financial products.
Explore the financial ecosystem's layers and the players offering investment opportunities.
The financial market ecosystem
Learn more about the growing ecosystem composed of multiple layers, participants and products.
Follow or beat the market
When investing asset managers use two investment styles: active and passive management. Learn more about what each entails.
Investing in funds
Investors can invest directly in financial markets, or they may do it through investment funds. Here is a deep dive into the various funds available to investors.
Financial instruments
From traditional financial instruments such as equities and bonds, to more complex such as derivatives and structured products. The world of financial instruments is exciting and ever-expanding.
Indexes explained
From breaking down the fundamental concept of an index to delving into the nuances of active versus passive investment styles, our series of videos provide insights into the realm of index education.
Indexes
From foundational broad market to customized outcome indexes, our time-tested, globally consistent solutions power indexed strategies and products for investors.
Index resources
Explore the developing world of indexes to build the precise market view you need to make the most informed decisions.
