MSCI CEO buys 4,000 shares in open market
MSCI Inc. Chairman and CEO Henry A. Fernandez bought 4,000 shares of MSCI common stock in open-market transactions on May 15, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MSCI Inc. Chairman and CEO Henry A. Fernandez bought 4,000 shares of MSCI common stock in open-market transactions on May 15, 2026. The purchases were executed in multiple trades at weighted average prices between about $558.85 and $565.17 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 1,728,081 shares.
In addition to these shares, he has indirect ownership through family members and a 2007 Children's Trust, and holds several stock option and premium option awards over MSCI common stock that extend into the 2030s.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 4,000 shares
Net Buy
16 txns
Insider
Fernandez Henry A
Role
Chairman and CEO
Bought
4,000 shs ($2.25M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 120 | $559.40 | $67K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 240 | $560.28 | $134K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,238 | $561.56 | $695K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,122 | $562.47 | $631K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 800 | $563.39 | $451K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 400 | $564.42 | $226K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 80 | $565.17 | $45K |
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| holding | Option to purchase common stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,731,961 shares (Direct);
Option to purchase common stock — 71,757 contracts (Direct);
Premium option to purchase common stock — 122,546 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 410,776 shares (Indirect, By Fernandez 2007 Children's Trust);
Common Stock — 30,800 shares (Indirect, By Son);
Common Stock — 15,400 shares (Indirect, By Daughter)
Footnotes (7)
- F1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $558.85 to $559.83. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- F2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $559.90 to $560.75. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- F3. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $560.91 to $561.88. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- F4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $562.01 to $562.96. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- F5. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $563.03 to $563.90. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- F6. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $564.12 to $564.74. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- F7. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $565.16 to $565.17. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 4,000 shares
Purchase price range: $558.85–$565.17/share
Direct holdings after purchase: 1,728,081 shares
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7 metrics
Shares purchased
4,000 shares
Open-market buys of MSCI common stock on May 15, 2026
Purchase price range
$558.85–$565.17/share
Weighted average price ranges from Form 4 footnotes
Direct holdings after purchase
1,728,081 shares
MSCI common stock held directly by the CEO after transactions
Children’s Trust holdings
410,776 shares
Indirect MSCI common stock via Fernandez 2007 Children’s Trust
Option at $554.52
42,193 underlying shares
Option to purchase MSCI common stock, expiring February 2, 2033
Option at $549.83
29,564 underlying shares
Option to purchase MSCI common stock, expiring February 3, 2032
Premium options (highest strike)
44,920 underlying shares at $1,200
Premium option to purchase MSCI common stock, expiring January 31, 2035
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average purchase price, Premium option to purchase common stock, indirect ownership, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"Purchase in open market or private transaction"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
weighted average purchase price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price."
The weighted average purchase price is the average cost per share you paid across multiple buys, calculated so larger purchases count more than smaller ones. Imagine buying apples at different prices: the overall price you effectively paid depends on how many apples you bought at each price. Investors use it to measure true cost basis, calculate gains or losses, decide when to sell, and manage taxes and portfolio performance.
indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect: "I", nature_of_ownership: "By Daughter""
FAQ
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What did MSCI (MSCI) Chairman and CEO Henry A. Fernandez report in this Form 4?
Henry A. Fernandez reported buying 4,000 MSCI common shares on May 15, 2026. These were open-market purchases at weighted average prices in the high-$500 range, increasing his direct ownership to 1,728,081 shares of MSCI common stock.
What stock options over MSCI (MSCI) does Henry A. Fernandez currently hold?
He holds several options and premium options to purchase MSCI common stock, including 42,193 shares at $554.52 expiring in 2033 and 29,564 shares at $549.83 expiring in 2032, plus larger premium options with exercise prices from $1,000 to $1,200 expiring in 2035.
Were the MSCI (MSCI) CEO’s purchases made in a single trade or multiple trades?
They were executed in multiple trades. Footnotes state each reported block reflects a weighted average price for numerous trades, with individual executions occurring within specified price ranges between $558.85 and $565.17 per MSCI share.
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