Introduction

The MSCI Pacific Net Total Return Index captures large and mid cap representation across 5 Developed Market in the Pacific region.  As at 30 June 2020, the index comprises 453 constituents and covers about 85% of the free-adjusted market capitalization in each country. 

Uses of MSCI Pacific Net Total Return (USD) Index Futures

The introduction of the MSCI Pacific 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 5  developed  countries in Pacific (including Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore) in a cost effective manner.  Asset managers and banks can make use of MSCI Pacific 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 Pacific Net Total Return (USD) Index Futures contracts to be offered and sold to persons in the U.S.