MSCI, a leading provider of index and analytics solutions, has proposed new rules targeting “non-operating companies” that could lead to the removal of certain firms from its indices. According to Odaily, a simulation conducted by MSCI in May 2026 indicated that the company Strategy might be excluded from its global investable market index, MSCI ACWI IMI.

The proposed methodology involves screening companies based on specific criteria, and in the simulation, Strategy—along with Metaplanet and Yellow Cake—was among three firms identified for potential removal. The move reflects MSCI’s ongoing efforts to refine its index composition and ensure that it accurately represents the underlying market and economic realities.

This proposal aims to address concerns about companies that may have limited operational activity or are primarily holding assets without conducting meaningful business operations. Such companies could distort index performance or mislead investors, prompting MSCI to consider adjustments to its inclusion criteria.

While the proposal is still in the consultation phase, it signals MSCI’s intent to tighten its standards for index inclusion, which could impact investment strategies and fund compositions that rely on MSCI indices. The company has yet to finalize the rules, but the simulation results suggest a shift towards excluding firms that do not meet certain operational benchmarks.

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