MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is trading at $588.55, which is -8.9% below its all-time high of $645.74. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.9, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, MSCI has experienced 156 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.1%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:13 PM EDT
MSCI
StockMSCI Inc.
Price
$588.55
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $645.74
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-8.9%
Days in Drawdown
1595
Avg Max Drawdown
4.1%
Avg Length
30
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.9
MSCI - Price & High Water Mark
MSCI - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
MSCI Inc. is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $588.55, down 8.9% from its all-time high of $645.74. This pullback has lasted 1595 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, MSCI Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.1% in depth, with an average duration of 30 days. MSCI Inc. has gone through 156 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for MSCI Inc. in the last 14 years was 32.2%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 106 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for MSCI Inc. currently stands at 1.93. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing MSCI Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 156 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-08 | Ongoing | 1595 days | -8.9% | $645.74 | $588.55 | — |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-16 | 16 days | -3.4% | $634.90 | $613.35 | $645.74 |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-29 | 33 days | -11.2% | $631.55 | $560.82 | $634.90 |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-24 | 16 days | -3.7% | $629.46 | $605.98 | $631.55 |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-01 | 2 days | -0.6% | $609.65 | $605.97 | $619.94 |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-30 | 14 days | -3.2% | $601.80 | $582.50 | $609.65 |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-13 | 5 days | -0.6% | $599.55 | $595.77 | $601.61 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-07-27 | 2 days | -0.5% | $551.93 | $549.02 | $556.94 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-07-21 | 3 days | -1.4% | $538.47 | $530.85 | $538.49 |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-16 | 5 days | -0.9% | $534.08 | $529.28 | $538.47 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -0.4% | $529.83 | $527.70 | $534.08 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-06 | 7 days | -1.7% | $516.86 | $508.20 | $524.35 |
| 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-28 | 4 days | -0.2% | $508.20 | $506.93 | $509.52 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-21 | 4 days | -0.5% | $481.94 | $479.43 | $491.52 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-15 | 47 days | -9.4% | $470.93 | $426.70 | $471.90 |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-04-29 | 2 days | -0.7% | $464.06 | $460.66 | $470.93 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-23 | 5 days | -1.2% | $450.65 | $445.43 | $463.01 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-15 | 2 days | -0.6% | $437.79 | $435.32 | $446.97 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-04-12 | 89 days | -13.2% | $430.54 | $373.68 | $431.26 |
| 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-12 | 2 days | -0.2% | $430.05 | $429.21 | $430.54 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-08 | 5 days | -3.4% | $424.21 | $409.81 | $430.05 |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-31 | 11 days | -3.3% | $420.92 | $407.21 | $424.21 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-16 | 8 days | -2.8% | $405.09 | $393.90 | $408.36 |
| 2020-11-09 | 2020-12-04 | 26 days | -9.8% | $399.31 | $360.13 | $400.63 |
| 2020-07-28 | 2020-11-04 | 100 days | -13.7% | $372.75 | $321.66 | $377.57 |
| 2020-07-23 | 2020-07-27 | 5 days | -1.3% | $369.08 | $364.22 | $372.75 |
| 2020-07-16 | 2020-07-17 | 2 days | -1.6% | $355.96 | $350.20 | $359.15 |
| 2020-07-10 | 2020-07-15 | 6 days | -3.0% | $354.91 | $344.25 | $355.96 |
| 2020-05-19 | 2020-07-06 | 49 days | -13.5% | $328.05 | $283.76 | $332.27 |
| 2020-05-12 | 2020-05-18 | 7 days | -3.3% | $327.86 | $316.88 | $328.05 |
| 2020-05-06 | 2020-05-11 | 6 days | -2.1% | $318.50 | $311.81 | $327.86 |
| 2020-04-30 | 2020-05-05 | 6 days | -4.4% | $316.01 | $302.07 | $318.50 |
| 2020-04-28 | 2020-04-29 | 2 days | -3.8% | $313.09 | $301.34 | $316.01 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-04-27 | 67 days | -32.2% | $312.92 | $212.10 | $313.09 |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-02-10 | 6 days | -2.0% | $283.75 | $278.12 | $284.05 |
| 2020-01-31 | 2020-02-04 | 5 days | -2.4% | $275.85 | $269.29 | $283.75 |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-01-29 | 7 days | -1.9% | $263.10 | $258.11 | $265.97 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-01-22 | 2 days | -0.4% | $262.94 | $261.96 | $263.10 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-16 | 3 days | -2.0% | $256.27 | $251.26 | $261.27 |
| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-13 | 4 days | -0.8% | $252.35 | $250.37 | $256.27 |
| 2019-12-09 | 2020-01-08 | 31 days | -3.5% | $250.93 | $242.07 | $251.16 |
| 2019-11-26 | 2019-12-06 | 11 days | -3.7% | $248.75 | $239.65 | $250.93 |
| 2019-11-20 | 2019-11-22 | 3 days | -0.7% | $242.62 | $240.85 | $243.06 |
| 2019-11-08 | 2019-11-13 | 6 days | -0.7% | $231.79 | $230.21 | $234.17 |
| 2019-11-04 | 2019-11-07 | 4 days | -3.0% | $231.07 | $224.08 | $231.79 |
| 2019-07-19 | 2019-11-01 | 106 days | -14.8% | $230.18 | $196.00 | $231.07 |
| 2019-07-05 | 2019-07-18 | 14 days | -4.4% | $230.03 | $219.85 | $230.18 |
| 2019-06-11 | 2019-07-02 | 22 days | -5.4% | $228.55 | $216.15 | $229.10 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2019-06-05 | 30 days | -6.2% | $214.54 | $201.19 | $219.66 |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-03 | 10 days | -2.1% | $211.17 | $206.74 | $212.01 |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-04-18 | 2 days | -0.2% | $204.92 | $204.60 | $206.80 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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MSCI Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$588.55
High-water mark
$645.74
Current drawdown
-8.9%
Days in drawdown
1,595
This MSCI page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior MSCI Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About MSCI
MSCI Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 57 days with an average max drop of -13.0%.
The current drawdown of -8.9% has lasted 1,595 days, which is 28.0x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Apr 2020 | -32.2% | 67 days |
| Jul 2019 to Nov 2019 | -14.8% | 106 days |
| Jul 2020 to Nov 2020 | -13.7% | 100 days |
| May 2020 to Jul 2020 | -13.5% | 49 days |
| Jan 2021 to Apr 2021 | -13.2% | 89 days |
| Sep 2021 to Oct 2021 | -11.2% | 33 days |
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