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1. Which organization’s stock market classification system is widely used today?
The market classification standards by MSCI and FTSE Russell are the most widely adopted criteria in today’s financial markets. |
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2. What does MSCI stand for?
Morgan Stanley Capital International is a U.S.-based financial services firm headquartered in New York City. MSCI is a global provider of equity, fixed income, real estate indices, multi-asset portfolio analysis tools, ESG, and climate-related products. |
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3. In which year did the first market classification system originate?
The origins of market classification systems trace back to 1965, when Capital International introduced the first global equity indices for markets outside the United States. In 1986, Morgan Stanley acquired Capital International’s data licensing rights, giving rise to the MSCI brand. Meanwhile, FTSE Group was established in 1995, rebranded as FTSE World Index in 1999, and formally launched its country market classification system in 2000. Today, indices developed by MSCI and its competitor FTSE Russell have become the global standard for investors. |
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