MSCI Asia APEX Index
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The MSCI Asia APEX Indices are free float-adjusted, market capitalization weighted indices that aim to serve as tradable proxies for the various size segments of the broader MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, a benchmark widely followed by investors investing in Asia. |
The MSCI Asia APEX Indices were created to serve as the basis of structured products, exchange traded and OTC derivative contracts, and other index-linked investment vehicles such as exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The selection universe of the MSCI Asia APEX Indices is based on constituent securities of the underlying MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, subject to a methodology that employs eligibility screens to ensure adequate tradability of the constituents. The indices share similar construction rules and methodology, but differ in the number of securities and buffer criteria:
- The MSCI Asia APEX 50 Index tracks the performance of the 50 largest and most tradable securities in the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index
- The MSCI Asia APEX Mid Cap 50 Index tracks the performance of the 50 largest and most tradable securities in the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Mid Cap Index
- The MSCI Asia APEX Small Cap 200 Index tracks the performance of the 200 largest and most tradable securities in the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Small Cap Index
The MSCI Asia APEX 50 Index is published in real time via Bloomberg and Reuters and daily through other vendors. For more information on the MSCI Asia APEX 50 Index including Index History, Constituents, Weights and Corporate Actions, please refer to the MSCI Licensed Indices section.