MSCI Rises 0.4% with 620M Trade Volume Ranking 226th as Index Review Reshapes Global and China Market Exposure

On July 31, 2025, MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) closed at 0.40% higher, with a trading volume of $0.62 billion, ranking 226th in the market. The company announced its August 2025 Index Review for equity benchmarks, including global, U.S., and China-related indexes, with changes effective August 26. The review list will be published on MSCI’s website on August 7, followed by summaries on Bloomberg and Reuters platforms. Detailed rebalancing data will be accessible to subscribers post-announcement.

The index review process underscores MSCI’s role in shaping global investment benchmarks, influencing portfolio allocations and market liquidity. The inclusion of emerging markets and small-cap indices highlights demand for diversified exposure, while adjustments to U.S. and China indexes reflect evolving market dynamics. Investors closely monitor such reviews for insights into sector rotations and capital flows, which can indirectly impact MSCI’s revenue tied to index-linked products.

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