Across markets
Developed and emerging markets reflect different opportunities, access conditions and risks.
Explore market structure →GLOBAL MARKETS. CONNECTED PERSPECTIVES.
A clearer view
of global equity.
Explore the markets, benchmarks and ideas shaping the world of listed companies.
Independent research & interactive learning
Benchmark intelligence
See what sits behind a global index.
Portfolio perspective
Test assumptions. Understand exposure.
A connected ecosystem
Discover the institutions behind markets.
THE EQUITY LANDSCAPE
One asset class.
Many ways to see it.
Geography is a starting point. Company size, index rules and currency can change the picture. Explore the distinctions before comparing the numbers.
Beyond the headline
Market-cap weighting, equal weighting and factor selection create different kinds of exposure.
Compare benchmark lenses →From index to ownership
An index is a measure. Funds and directly held securities introduce their own costs and constraints.
Understand the differences →RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES
Follow the evidence.
Customization moves into focus
MSCI describes investment in technology for more adaptable index design. [M1]
Read the perspective →A consistent global lens
FTSE Russell announced a global extension of its Russell framework. [L1]
Explore the framework →Global does not mean identical
Different index universes can produce very different market exposures. [S1]
Compare the approaches →Research reviewed 13 November 2026. Source dates and limitations are listed with every research note.
A BROADER PERSPECTIVE