If you're a beginner investor, the idea of creating a portfolio from the ground up can feel like an impossible goal to achieve. That's why you should start by looking at stocks that are set to beat the market over the next 12 months, a strategy that's been proven to generate strong returns.

Now, let's take a deep dive into a great stock that could be just the right addition to your portfolio.

MSCI Inc. provides investment decision support tools, including indexes; portfolio construction and risk management products and services; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research and ratings; and real estate research, reporting and benchmarking offerings.

MSCI was added to the Zacks Focus List on October 10, 2018 at $166.96 per share. Since then, shares have increased 240.3% to $568.16.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.27 to $17.07. MSCI boasts an average earnings surprise of 2.9%.

Earnings for MSCI's are forecasted to see growth of 12.3% for the current fiscal year as well.

Since stock prices respond to earnings estimate revisions, it can be very profitable to buy stocks with an increased earnings outlook. By buying a Focus List stock like MSCI, then, you're likely getting into a company whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.

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