Morningstar has embedded its AI‑ready data and research into Microsoft’s enterprise AI suite, including Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, and a planned rollout to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The integration is powered by Morningstar’s Agent API and the Morningstar Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, which provide secure, entitlement‑based access to the firm’s extensive library of open‑end funds, ETFs, stocks, portfolio analytics, ratings, performance data and proprietary methodologies.
The move is designed to eliminate workflow friction for financial advisors, asset managers and institutional investors who rely on Microsoft’s productivity and AI tools. By delivering trusted, independent data directly within the platforms where professionals already collaborate, Morningstar strengthens its competitive moat and positions itself to capture a growing share of the AI‑enabled investment market.
Morningstar’s market capitalization stands at approximately $8.7 billion, with assets under management and advice totaling $369 billion as of September 30, 2025. The company’s AI strategy—centered on its Intelligence Engine, Azure OpenAI Service, and generative‑AI chatbot “Mo”—has already begun to monetize data through new subscription models and API access.
“Investors should be able to access trusted, independent data and insights wherever they choose to work,” said Adam Wheat, head of Data & Research Solutions and chief technology officer for Morningstar’s Direct Platform. “By teaming with Microsoft, we’re removing friction and putting the breadth and depth of our data and human intelligence right inside the AI tools they already use.” Bill Borden, corporate vice president of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, added, “Morningstar’s trusted data, combined with Microsoft’s AI solutions, are transforming how financial services professionals work.”
The partnership opens new revenue streams for Morningstar by expanding its reach into Microsoft’s vast enterprise customer base. It also signals a broader industry shift toward integrated AI solutions that combine data quality with advanced analytics, positioning Morningstar to lead in the next wave of financial technology innovation.
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