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MSCI Launches SignalLab: A New Era for Investment Signals

On October 8, 2026, MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the launch of SignalLab, a new platform aimed at providing a centralized source of reliable investment signals across various asset classes. This innovative platform utilizes AI technology to aggregate risk premiums and combines extensive research with a systematic methodology, thereby facilitating the process of signal validation and implementation.

In today's complex market landscape, investors face a myriad of challenges due to the vast amounts of data and disparate methodologies from multiple vendors. Different quality metrics and securities identifiers complicate the comparison and integration of these signals, making the operational process increasingly convoluted. SignalLab addresses these issues by consolidating high-quality, standardized signals, along with the necessary tools for large-scale verification and application, into a single platform built on MSCI's robust data infrastructure.

Traditionally, utilizing investment signals required significant resources and time to either develop internally or to source from several providers and assemble them manually. However, SignalLab presents a library of readily available signals that adhere to strict quality standards and methodologies. Users can access these signals easily from one platform while also integrating their unique data within the same environment.

SignalLab is powered by over 50 years of MSCI's factor research and draws from the data infrastructure that underpins MSCI indices and the Barra models. It encompasses more than 600 signals across four key domains, each rigorously validated for research relevance:

1. Risk Premiums: Signals derived from economic and financial literature. AI agents process research content, convert it into assessable signals, and MSCI researchers validate their accuracy.
2. Micro-Industry Classifications: Detailed corporate classifications built using AI. An initial clustering is done with a unique language model, refined with large language models (LLMs), and subsequently validated by MSCI's model verification team.
3. Existing FactorLab and Crowding Signals: Building on established frameworks for signal identification.

Looking forward, MSCI plans to continuously enhance SignalLab by adding new signals and data modules. Upcoming additions include:

• - Fundamental Momentum: Signals that capture company profit metrics, profit margins, and earnings revisions by analysts.
• - AI Exposure Intelligence: A classification system that monitors how AI impacts corporate value based on current AI-related revenue, competitive positioning, and disruption risks.

Mark Carver, MSCI’s Head of Global Equity Solutions and Equity Analytics, stated, “Our clients have indicated that the challenge lies not in locating signals, but in demonstrating that these signals are reliable and add value to the investment process. SignalLab emerged from this demand, providing the necessary reliability, speed, and control to validate investment ideas using historical data, visualize overall portfolio risk, and complement existing investment models.”

For more details on MSCI SignalLab, please visit www.msci.com.

About MSCI

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) connects participants in the global financial ecosystem through a unified language, contributing to the improvement of global markets. Supported by experienced research and cutting-edge technology, MSCI's data, risk analytics tools, and indices establish a standard for global investors. The firm aids clients in making informed decisions about risks and investment opportunities, facilitating innovation. MSCI provides services to a diverse clientele, including asset managers, asset owners, private market sponsors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurance firms, and corporates. For further information, visit www.msci.com.

MSCI Japan

MSCI Japan focuses on bridging global insights with local expertise for the Japanese investment ecosystem. With over 20 years of operations in Tokyo, it has cultivated long-term partnerships with pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, hedge funds, wealthy business entities, banks, and corporates. The firm utilizes advanced analytical and risk management tools and an expert research team to empower investors' decision-making and strengthen their portfolios. MSCI indices serve as foundational benchmarks for significant institutional investors in Japan, contributing to global diversification and long-term growth for individual investors as well. By integrating sustainability into decision-making processes and providing innovative benchmarks such as the “Japan Women’s Empowerment Index” and the “Japan ESG Select Leaders Index,” MSCI enhances the connection between Japanese firms and the global capital market. More information can be found at www.msci.com/japan.