MSCI Launches Private Capital Indexes to Simplify Investment Opportunities
MSCI Launches Private Capital Indexes to Provide Clarity for Investors
In a move aimed at helping investors navigate the complexities of private markets, MSCI has announced the launch of its private capital indexes. With more than US$11 trillion in capitalization, these indexes offer investors access to high-quality validated data and industry-leading index construction.
According to Henry Fernandez, chairman and CEO of MSCI, the new indexes will provide investors with the tools they need to cut through the complexity of private markets and take advantage of new investment opportunities. The 130 indexes complement MSCI’s existing real asset fund and property indexes, offering investors a comprehensive view of their investments.
The launch of MSCI’s private capital indexes comes at a time when interest in alternative assets is on the rise. BlackRock Inc. recently purchased alternative assets data provider Preqin, hinting at the possibility of private market indexes and funds to follow. In Canada, Obsiido Capital Management Ltd. has launched a private investments software for advisors and firms to streamline the investment process in the space.
Brent Smith, chief investment officer with Kinsted Wealth in Calgary, welcomed the move, noting that the availability of private investments is crucial for investors. He emphasized the importance of having access to private market data, which is currently a major barrier for investors.
Smith highlighted the potential impact of MSCI’s new indexes on wealth management firms in Canada, noting that increased transparency in private assets will be beneficial for firms like Kinsted Wealth. He expressed hope that MSCI’s private market indexes will become the standard for benchmarking private assets in the future.
Overall, the launch of MSCI’s private capital indexes is expected to provide investors with greater clarity and transparency in the private markets, ultimately helping them make more informed investment decisions.