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MSCI Inc. (MSCI) closed at $557.78 as of 2026-02-02, trading 8.0% above its 200-week moving average of $516.48. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 18.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 903 weeks of data, MSCI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MSCI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +36.2%.
With a market cap of $41.9 billion, MSCI is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.9%. The stock trades at -15.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 17.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MSCI would have grown to $3668, compared to $980 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 23.0% vs 14.0% for the index — confirming MSCI as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 3 open-market purchases totaling $16,478,233.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 16.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: MSCI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MSCI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying MSCI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +36.4% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +19.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +78.2% vs +40.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MSCI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MSCI has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +36.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 38 | 56.3% | +86.3% | +4036.3% |
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 0.5% | +21.5% | +2031.6% |
| Oct 2012 | Jan 2013 | 16 | 18.3% | +49.9% | +2254.6% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 3 | 1.8% | +33.2% | +1855.6% |
| Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | 2 | 0.8% | +34.8% | +1812.4% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 3 | 3.8% | +13.4% | +19.3% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 3 | 1.5% | +14.3% | +18.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 2.3% | N/A | +11.0% |
| Average | 8 | — | +36.2% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02