Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2026-02-11 17:54Group 1 - MSCI announced the results of its February index review, adding 37 stocks to the MSCI China Index, including notable A-shares and Hong Kong stocks [1] - The MSCI China Index is significant as it is part of the MSCI Global Standard Index series, which means stocks included will attract substantial passive fund tracking [1] - The adjustments are based on objective quantitative indicators such as market capitalization and liquidity, with four annual reviews scheduled [1] Group 2 - The MSCI Global Standard Index added 63 stocks and removed 61, with the largest new additions being AST SpaceMobile, Coherent Corp, and FTAI Aviation [2] - Adjustments will take effect after the market closes on February 27, 2026, with passive funds likely to adjust their positions at the end of the trading day to minimize tracking error [2] - Historical data shows that newly added A-shares to the MSCI China Index typically achieve stable excess returns between the announcement and the effective date of the adjustments [2] Group 3 - Institutions expect international funds to further increase their holdings in Chinese assets in 2026, with a slight increase in the overweight level of Asian investment funds towards Chinese stocks [3] - UBS identified that 143 out of 800 tracked active overseas funds had no exposure to Chinese stocks as of Q4 2025, indicating potential inflows of $16 billion if these funds reallocate to benchmark weights [3] - Active foreign institutional investors are selectively buying sectors such as internet, insurance, renewable energy, and industrials, while showing caution towards automotive and healthcare sectors [3]