MSCI Malaysia (USD) Index Futures
Introduction
The MSCI Malaysia Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid cap segments of the Malaysian market. As at 30 June 2020, there are 39 constituents, the index covers about 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Malaysia. The index is calculated in a net total return form (i.e. reinvestment of net dividend payout into the index portfolio).
Uses of MSCI Malaysia (USD) Index Futures
The introduction of the MSCI Malaysia (USD) Index Futures contract aims to meet the trading and hedging needs of investors who have exposure to large and mid-cap companies in Malaysia in a cost effective manner. Asset managers and banks can make use of MSCI Malaysia (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 Malaysia (USD) Index Futures contracts to be offered and sold to persons in the U.S
TRADING FEES AND COMMISSION
| Trading Fee and Levies |
| Exchange Fee |
US$1.00 per contract per side |
| Commission Levy |
US$0.07 per contract per side |
| Investor Compensation Levy* |
HK$0.00 per contract per side |
| Total |
US$1.07 per contract per side |
| Commission |
Negotiable |
| The amount indicated above is subject to change from time to time. |
