MSCI to Exclude Non-Operational Companies from Global Indexes Starting in 2026

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On October 16, MSCI announced it will remove non-operational companies—including investment funds and BDCs—from its MSCI Global Investable Market Index effective November 30, 2026. Companies holding more than 50% digital assets will no longer qualify for temporary exemptions and will be evaluated under new criteria. A preliminary list of affected firms has been published, with the final list due on November 11. Traders monitoring altcoins may observe shifts in market sentiment, while the Fear & Greed Index could reflect evolving investor behavior.

According to ME News, on October 16 (UTC+8), the U.S. financial services firm MSCI announced the outcome of its consultation, proposing to classify non-operating companies as ineligible for inclusion in the MSCI Global Investable Market Index, with implementation effective November 30, 2026, as part of the November index review.
Non-operating companies, along with passive investment vehicles such as investment funds and business development companies (BDCs), are excluded. MSCI will discontinue its temporary measures previously applied to companies with digital asset holdings exceeding 50% of total assets—including restrictions on secondary offerings, freezes on upward adjustments to inclusion factors, and delays in inclusion. Such companies will now be evaluated under the new methodology. A list of currently affected constituents has been published, and the final list will be released on November 11. (Source: Foresight News)

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