Rule Change for MVSMCC

Exchange Eligibility

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Due to certain restrictions security listings on exchanges in the following countries do not qualify for the index universe: Bahrain, China (domestic market (Shanghai-/Shenzhen-listed companies trading via the Shanghai-/Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect may be included)), India, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

 Furthermore, securities listed on the following exchanges or exchange segments are not eligible for this index: Paris Euronext Auction, Hamburger Boerse, Boerse Berlin, Oslo Euronext Growth, London Stock Exchange (AIM, AIMI, ASQ1, ASQ2, ASX1, ASXN, SFM2, SFM3, SSQ3, SSX3, SSX4, EQS).

Companies from financial markets that are not freely investable for foreign investors or that do not provide real-time and historical component and currency pricing may still be eligible if they have a listing on an eligible exchange and if they meet all the size and liquidity requirements on this exchange.

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Securities must be listed on an exchange in one of the following countries to qualify for the index universe: China domestic market (limited to Shanghai-/Shenzhen-listed companies eligible for trading via the Shanghai-/Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect), Hong Kong, or United States.