Core Viewpoint - MSCI announced significant adjustments to its flagship index system, which will take effect after the market closes on August 26, 2023, including the addition of 42 new stocks and the removal of 56 existing constituents [2][15]. Group 1: MSCI Index Adjustments - The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) will see major changes, with a total of 42 new stocks being added and 56 stocks being removed [2]. - The MSCI China Index will include 14 new A-shares and 9 new Hong Kong stocks, indicating a notable increase in Hong Kong stock representation [3][5]. Group 2: New A-Share Constituents - New A-share stocks added to the MSCI China Index include: - Zhinan Zhen (指南针) with a market cap of 53.03 billion yuan and a year-to-date increase of 40.45% [7]. - CITIC Bank (中信银行) with a market cap of 443.77 billion yuan and a year-to-date increase of 21.94% [7]. - Giant Network (巨人网络) with a market cap of 57.68 billion yuan and a year-to-date increase of 126.86% [7]. - Others include Ailis (艾力斯), Jingwang Electronics (景旺电子) [4][7]. Group 3: New Hong Kong Stock Constituents - New Hong Kong stocks added to the MSCI China Index include: - Sanofi (三生制药) with a market cap of 74.18 billion HKD and a year-to-date increase of 405.68% [9]. - CITIC Financial Assets (中信金融资产) with a market cap of 93.09 billion HKD and a year-to-date increase of 78.46% [9]. - Horizon Robotics (地平线机器人-W) with a market cap of 100.78 billion HKD and a year-to-date increase of 101.67% [9]. - Others include Meitu (美图公司), NetEase Cloud Music (网易云音乐) [5][9]. Group 4: Market Impact and Performance - Following the announcement of index adjustments, stocks included in the MSCI indices typically experience increased trading volume and volatility, with historical data indicating excess returns in the 10 days following the announcement [10]. - Recent adjustments have led to positive performance for newly added stocks, with some showing significant gains post-inclusion [10][13]. Group 5: International Attention on Chinese Assets - International institutions are increasingly focused on Chinese assets, with S&P maintaining China's sovereign credit rating at "A+" and a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in China's economic resilience [16]. - Several foreign institutions have raised their ratings for the Chinese stock market, indicating a positive outlook for future performance [16].