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May 13, 2026

MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Index Review and Flow Implications

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Goldman Sachs analyzes the MSCI May 2026 index review, identifying substantial passive rebalancing flows across APAC and GEM markets effective May 29. The report highlights US$76bn in gross two-way flows in APAC, with Australia and Taiwan leading inflows.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.MSCI announced the results of its May 2026 index review, with changes taking effect after the close on May 29, 2026.
  • 2.The rebalancing is expected to trigger significant gross two-way flows, exceeding US$76bn in APAC and US$44bn in GEM markets.
  • 3.Australia, Taiwan, and Korea are projected to receive the largest passive inflows, while Japan, Indonesia, and India face the largest outflows.

Table of Contents

  • MSCI Index Review Summary
  • MSCI China
  • MSCI India
  • MSCI Taiwan
  • MSCI Korea
  • MSCI Japan
  • MSCI Australia & New Zealand
  • MSCI Hong Kong
  • MSCI Singapore
  • MSCI EM ASEAN
  • MSCI EM Europe & South Africa
  • MSCI EM Latin America
  • MSCI MENA
  • MSCI North America
  • MSCI DM Europe
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Alvin So, CFATimothy Moe, CFA

Securities

HDFCB IBBHPB.LToyota MotorNestle

Themes

Index RebalancingPassive Investment FlowsForeign Inclusion Factor (FIF) Rounding

Regions

Asia PacificNorth AmericaEuropeAustraliaTaiwanJapan