: The annualized standard deviation over the last 10 years is approximately 15% .
As of late April 2026, the index price has fluctuated as follows: Price (USD) Change (%) Apr 24, 2026 Apr 20, 2026 Apr 17, 2026 msci world index historical data
The following table highlights the index's gross annual returns over the last decade: Return (%) Return (%) 2020 2024 2019 2023 2018 2022 2017 2021 2016 Key Performance Metrics : The annualized standard deviation over the last
: The index had positive annual returns in 71% of the years between 1970 and 2025. Recent Price History : Historically, the most significant drop occurred during
For detailed charts and downloadable datasets, you can visit the MSCI World Index Factsheet or explore interactive historical tables on Investing.com and Yahoo Finance .
: Historically, the most significant drop occurred during the 2007–2009 financial crisis, when the index fell by roughly 57-58% .