MSCI Global Small Cap Indices
Access to the investable small-cap universe in the developed and emerging markets

Pronounced performance disparities across different market segments have increased investor interest in the small cap arena. However, defining the investable small cap universe is often a challenge, as small cap securities often have limited liquidity, small trading volumes, and limited trading history.

A small cap index is a useful tool in the investment process when it is a broad reflection of the opportunity set and is investable. Following enhancements to the index methodology in 2007/2008, the MSCI Global Small Cap Indices offer an exhaustive representation of the investable small cap universe:

• developed markets
• emerging markets
• segmented by style and GICS® sectors/industries

MSCI Global Small Cap Indices can be used in a variety of ways by investors. For asset managers, they may serve as benchmarks to measure and attribute performance in the small cap segment; research teams may use them for strategic asset allocation or back-testing; broker-dealers may use them as the basis for index-linked derivative products; and fund managers may use them to issue exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index-tracking funds.

MSCI Global Small Cap Indices enable you to:

• Use a relevant, timely performance benchmark that is consistent across all markets
• Back-test small cap investment strategies and product ideas
• Issue new index-linked products such as listed and OTC derivatives, ETFs, and institutional and retail funds.

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