Introduction
The MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA Index captures large and mid cap representation across 11 Emerging Market countries in Europe ,Africa and Middle East, including the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungry, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates. As at 30 June 2020, the index comprises 158 constituents and covers about 85% of the free-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
Uses of MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA Net Total Return (USD) Index Futures
The introduction of the MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA Net Total return (USD) Index Futures contract aims to meet the trading and hedging needs of investors who have exposure to large and mid-cap companies in 11 emerging European countries in a cost effective manner. Asset managers and banks can make use of MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA Net Total Return (USD) Index Futures for cash equitisation and manage market, settlement and liquidity risks without cross zone trading issue.
The constituent list and vendor codes can be found in MSCI websites https://www.msci.com/constituents and https://www.msci.com/ticker-codes respectively.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has certified the MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA Net Total Return (USD) Index Futures contracts to be offered and sold to persons in the U.S.
