FTSE Russell Extends Restrictions on BIST Stocks Until March 2027

FTSE Russell announced that its restrictions on stocks traded on Borsa Istanbul will continue until March 2027. According to a report by Foreks.com, this decision by the index provider directly affects the position of BIST stocks in international indices. The restrictions concern the inclusion processes of BIST stocks, which are evaluated under investability criteria, into FTSE Russell indices. The decision stands out as a regulation affecting the weight and accessibility of the relevant stocks in global portfolios. This practice, which will last until March 2027, means that the existing restrictive framework for BIST stocks will be maintained. The index provider's decision closely concerns international investors' index-based allocations to the Turkish market. For market participants, such decisions can be decisive on passive fund flows and the positions of index-tracking investors. FTSE Russell's timetable provides a framework for when the status of the relevant stocks in the indices will be reassessed. Not investment advice.