MSCI Launches AI Supply Chain Segment Index to Support Precise Allocation and Hedging

According to a report by Golden Finance on September 30, citing Bloomberg, MSCI has launched a series of new indices to help investors more accurately allocate or hedge risk exposures across different segments of the AI supply chain. The indices cover physical infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and the application layer (the actual end-use of AI). Investors can choose specific segments without having to bet on the entire AI industry in a single direction. Jana Haines, Head of MSCI Index Products, stated that investors are seeking more specific exposures, including dimensions such as industry, company size, and country. However, these indices do not address the issue of how ordinary investors can hedge after increasing AI exposure through retirement accounts. Additionally, Bain estimates that by 2031, $6 trillion in annual revenue will be required to support AI infrastructure, while existing applications may generate only $1.2 trillion by then.