Msci Inc. (MSCI) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Msci shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Msci stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 4.6 million shares (6.39% of the company), worth about $2.65 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 39.9%.
In Q2 2026, 1,116 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $37.90 billion.
Insiders reported 74 transactions in the last two years: 8 sales worth $17.81 million and 7 purchases. The newest one on file is from May 15, 2026 (Fernandez Henry A, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 15, 2026.
Msci Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Msci shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.6 million | 6.39% | $2.7B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 4.3 million | 5.95% | $2.5B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.2 million | 5.73% | $2.4B |
| BAMCO, Inc. | 3.2 million | 4.42% | $1.8B |
| State Street Corporation | 3.2 million | 4.39% | $1.8B |
| Henry Fernandez3.011 % | 2.2 million | 3.01% | $1.2B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 2.1 million | 2.93% | $1.2B |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 2.0 million | 2.82% | $1.2B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 2.0 million | 2.68% | $1.1B |
| Viking Global Investors LP | 1.2 million | 1.60% | $662.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Msci institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,116 | – | $37.9B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,102 | 65.1 million | $35.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,119 | 68.7 million | $39.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,082 | 69.5 million | $39.4B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,125 | 71.8 million | $41.4B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,117 | 71.5 million | $40.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,110 | 72.3 million | $43.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,048 | 70.7 million | $41.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Msci insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandez Henry A | May 15, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 559.40 - 565.17 per share. | $2.2M |
| Volent Paula J. | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Rattray Sandy Campbell | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Seitz Michelle | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Yang June | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Matlock Robin | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Ashe Robert Gerard | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Riefler Linda H | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Taneja Rajat | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Perold Jacques P | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Smith Marcus L. | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Fernandez Henry A | Apr 28, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 74 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Msci stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.39% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.95%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.73%).
How many institutions own Msci stock?
1,116 institutional holdings reports listed Msci shares in Q2 2026 worth $37.90 billion.
Are Msci insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 8 sales and 7 purchases (74 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 15, 2026.
