MSCI World Index

The MSCI World Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
Index code
990100
Inception date
Jan. 1, 1958
Benchmark administrator
MSCI LIMITED
Div Yld (%)
1.83
P/E
21.47
P/E Fwd
18.15
P/BV
3.38
Number of constituents
1,352
Index Market Cap
$68.09 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$3.34 T
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$1.63 B
Average constituent Market Cap
$50.36 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$18.39 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
No
Data as of Jan. 31, 2025 

ESG metrics

Summary

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Combination chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 2 X axes displaying categories, and values.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 0 to 29.6.
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MSCI World Index

Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
99.2% coverage

MSCI ACWI IMI Index

Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
93.8% coverage
MSCI World Index
Score
Coverage
ESG Score
6.7
99.7%
UN Global Compact Violations % (*)
0.0%
99.9%
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*)
0.0%
99.9%
MSCI ACWI IMI Index
Score
Coverage
ESG Score
6.5
88.4%
UN Global Compact Violations % (*)
0.1%
99.2%
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*)
0.1%
99.2%

(*) Additional ESG factor not mentioned in the regulation but provided for transparency purposes.

Data available as of Jan. 31, 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.

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