MSCI Shares Dip 0.38% as $0.42 Billion Volume Surges 51% to Rank 235th in U.S. Equity Activity Amid Passive Fund Shifts and ESG Scrutiny

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) closed down 0.38% on Sept. 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.42 billion, marking a 51.62% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 235th in trading activity among listed equities. The move came amid mixed market dynamics as investors balanced earnings expectations with broader macroeconomic uncertainty.

Recent developments highlighted potential headwinds for the index provider. A surge in passive fund inflows into alternative asset classes has reduced demand for traditional benchmark indices, prompting strategic recalibration discussions within the firm. Meanwhile, regulatory scrutiny over ESG rating methodologies remains a lingering overhang, though no new enforcement actions were disclosed.

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