MSCI launches new fixed income ESG and factor indices

Fifteen new indices

MSCI has launched the MSCI Fixed Income ESG indices and MSCI Fixed Income Factor indices, in response to investor demand.

The 15 new fixed income indices have been developed to meet demand for "innovative indices to support their ESG and factor-based fixed income investment strategies". MSCI launches megatrend indices Jana Haines, head of index products, Americas, at MSCI said: "We are pleased to bring next generation fixed income indices to market. Investors are increasingly demanding ESG integration across all asset classes and looking to factors - such as carry, quality, value, size and risk - to more precisely define how they can better identify, measure and manage risk and return in their portfolios...