Changes in MSCI Turkey Small Cap Index

Global index provider MSCI has made changes to its Turkey small cap index as part of its worldwide index updates. According to the announcement, 6 new stocks were added to the index, while 2 stocks were removed. These changes were carried out within the framework of MSCI's periodic index reviews. The new stocks added to the index were determined based on market capitalization and liquidity criteria of small-cap companies in the Turkish market. The removed stocks were selected from companies that failed to meet these criteria. MSCI's adjustments of this nature aim to ensure that the indices reflect current market conditions and provide investors with an accurate view. These changes may affect investors' portfolio strategies. In particular, investors tracking this index through index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will need to closely monitor the performance of the newly added stocks. Additionally, selling pressure is anticipated for the stocks removed from the index. MSCI's move may also influence international investor interest in Turkish capital markets. Index changes typically play a significant role in the portfolio buy/sell decisions of foreign funds. Therefore, the market impact of these updates may become clearer in the coming days. This is not investment advice.