MSCI Inc. added five new thematic indexes tracking megatrend performance, the index provider said Monday in a news release.
The new indexes bring to a total of nine thematic megatrend indexes offered by MSCI.
The new indexes are the Digital Economy index, which includes cybersecurity, digital payment, e-commerce and social media companies; the Disruptive Technologies index, which includes cloud computing, "Internet of Things," fintech, 3D printing and other disruptive technology companies; the Future Mobility index, which includes companies investing in electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles; the Millennials index, which includes companies "positively exposed" to the spending power and preferences of millennials; and the Smart Cities index, which includes companies positively exposed to smart connectivity, smart infrastructure, smart buildings and homes.
"It is widely acknowledged that there are a number of megatrends (that) will significantly impact the global economy and societies around the world, and we're seeing increasing demand from investors seeking to align their investments to these long-term themes," said Stephane Mattatia, head of index products EMEA and global thematic index products at MSCI, in the news release. "This new suite of indexes provides them with tools they need to assess and measure these structural trends."
The new indexes join four existing MSCI megatrend indexes: Ageing Society Opportunities index, Cybersecurity index, Efficient Energy index and Robotics index.
