Global Equity – What is the Benchmark?
We believe using the MSCI ACWI is the most appropriate index for monitoring relative performance given the expanded opportunity set. Learn more about the manager preference and recent performance.
Most institutional investors, especially in Canada, are using either the MSCI World Index, or the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) to benchmark their active global equity managers depending on the managers’ exposure to emerging markets.
We believe using the MSCI ACWI is the most appropriate index for monitoring relative performance given the expanded opportunity set. Read on for insights on the most common benchmarks available, emerging markets, manager preference and recent performance.