Vanguard (MSCI) disaggregates holdings; reports 0 shares after realignment

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSCI Inc: The Vanguard Group filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G reporting that, after an internal realignment, certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report disaggregated holdings and beneficial ownership is 0 shares (0%) of MSCI Inc common stock as reported. The amendment cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) as the basis for separate reporting by subsidiaries and states the subsidiaries pursue the same investment strategies previously followed.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Amendment shows disaggregation; Vanguard reports zero beneficial ownership.

The filing states 0 shares (0%) beneficially owned and explains an internal realignment that causes separate reporting by subsidiaries under SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998). This is an administrative reporting change rather than an active trade.

Cash‑flow treatment or trading intent is not indicated in the excerpt; subsequent filings from Vanguard or the subsidiaries would show any material buying or selling activity.

SEC Compliance Specialist

Filing aligns with SEC disaggregation guidance; signature present.

The amendment documents compliance with the cited SEC release by having subsidiaries report separately and includes a signed certification by the Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/27/2026. The statement clarifies that subsidiaries pursue the same strategies.

This is a procedural update; monitoring future 13G/A or 13D/13G filings from Vanguard entities will show any substantive position changes.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 13)

MSCI Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

55354G100

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 55354G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: MSCI Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 49th Fl, New York, NY, 10007
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/27/2026

FAQ

What does The Vanguard Group report for MSCI (MSCI) ownership?

The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 0 shares (0%) of MSCI Inc common stock. The amendment states subsidiaries will report holdings separately following an internal realignment under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Why does Vanguard say subsidiaries will report separately for MSCI?

Vanguard cites an internal realignment on 01/12/2026 and relies on SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), permitting certain subsidiaries or divisions to disaggregate and report beneficial ownership separately from The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Does this amendment indicate Vanguard sold MSCI shares?

The amendment is a reporting change and does not state any sale or purchase transaction. It records 0 shares (0%) beneficially owned by The Vanguard Group after the disaggregation; transaction details are not included in the excerpt.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Vanguard on MSCI?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026, certifying the amendment and the disaggregation explanation under the referenced SEC release.

Will Vanguard subsidiaries’ holdings appear in future filings for MSCI?

Yes. The amendment states certain subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately under the SEC release. Future 13G/A or similar filings by those entities should disclose any holdings they report.