MSCI monthly performance report
Monthly MSCI research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MSCI monthly report
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Key takeaways
- MSCI (MSCI) closed August 2026 at $571.87, down 0.06% for the month and +2.54% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MSCI is −0.32%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.10% versus its 200-day moving average ($572.42), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MSCI has underperformed the S&P 500 by −66.83%, with a relative strength index reading of 60.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
MSCI ended August 2026 at $571.87, posting a monthly return of −0.06%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.11%.
The current quarter stands at +1.14% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.10% versus the 200-day moving average ($572.42).
Year-to-date, MSCI is −0.32% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −13.21%. The stock is currently −11.31% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.20%.
| Period | MSCI | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.07% | −0.20% | +0.27% |
| 1 Week | −1.30% | +3.90% | −5.20% |
| 1 Month | −0.06% | +3.05% | −3.11% |
| 3 Months | −3.30% | +7.11% | −10.42% |
| 6 Months |