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MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.27%

MSCI Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

1.27%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy MSCI today at the current stock price of $605.80 with a yield of 1.27% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (19.8% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

1.27%

YOC in 3 Years

2.51%

YOC in 5 Years

3.96%

YOC in 10 Years

12.35%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for MSCI Inc. (MSCI) based on your custom cost basis.

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$605.80
$7.70
19.78%
15 Years

Starting Yield

1.27%

Ending YOC

19.05%

Year 15 Dividend

$115.41

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$652.27

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$7.701.27%$0.00
Year 1$9.22+19.78%1.52%$9.22
Year 2$11.05+19.78%1.82%$20.27
Year 3$13.23+19.78%2.18%$33.50
Year 4$15.85+19.78%2.62%$49.35
Year 5$18.99+19.78%3.13%$68.34
Year 6$22.74+19.78%3.75%$91.08
Year 7$27.24+19.78%4.50%$118.32
Year 8$32.63+19.78%5.39%$150.94
Year 9$39.08+19.78%6.45%$190.02
Year 10$46.81+19.78%7.73%$236.83
Year 11$56.07+19.78%9.26%$292.90
Year 12$67.16+19.78%11.09%$360.06
Year 13$80.44+19.78%13.28%$440.50
Year 14$96.35+19.78%15.91%$536.86
Year 15$115.41+19.78%19.05%$652.27

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

MSCI Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

MSCI Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for MSCI Inc. (MSCI)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for MSCI stock is 1.27%.

About MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers sophisticated tools and services to support global investment decision-making and process management for its clients. The company is structured into four key segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and Private Assets. The Index division furnishes benchmarks employed across diverse investment applications, including the creation of indexed financial products such as ETFs, mutual funds, and various derivatives; performance evaluation; portfolio building and adjustment; and strategic asset allocation. This segment also oversees the licensing of GICS and GICS Direct. Its Analytics segment provides comprehensive solutions for risk management, performance attribution, and portfolio oversight, encompassing content, applications, and services. These offerings deliver an integrated perspective on risk and return, alongside detailed analysis of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks across all asset classes. The segment also includes managed services like consolidating client portfolio data from disparate sources, reviewing and reconciling inputs, and producing tailored reports. Furthermore, its HedgePlatform is specifically designed for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring risks related to hedge fund investments. The ESG and Climate segment delivers offerings that enable institutional investors to understand the long-term impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on both their portfolios and individual securities. It also equips investors with essential data, ratings, research, and analytical tools for navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. The Private Assets segment specializes in providing real estate market and transaction data, benchmarks, return analytics, climate impact assessments, and valuable market insights for funds, investors, and managers. It also extends business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers, while offering critical investment decision support for private capital. Its diverse clientele includes asset owners and managers, financial intermediaries, wealth management firms, real estate professionals, and corporations. Founded in 1998, MSCI Inc. is headquartered in New York City.

New York City, NY
6,184 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CEO
Henry A. Fernandez