MSCI China Indices
Reflecting the diversity of the Chinese investment universe and the variety of investment approaches to China
Aimed at both international and domestic investors in the Chinese market, including
QDII* and QFII* licensees, the MSCI China Indices consist of a range of country,
composite and non-domestic indices. These include the flagship MSCI China A Index
and the MSCI Broad China Index, a representative sample for the entire Chinese investment
universe, combining A, H, B, Red and P Chip share classes as well as Hong Kong-listed companies.
MSCI China A Indices
Created specifically for the China A share market, the MSCI China A Indices are designed
to provide performance benchmarks for a broad section of investors currently investing
in the A share market, including those with a value or growth style focus. The index design
takes into consideration the unique characteristics of the A share market and aims to reflect
the investment process and constraints of domestic A share investors.
The MSCI China A Value and Growth Indices and the MSCI China A Absolute Value and Absolute
Growth Indices provide representations of the opportunity sets available to style managers,
and reflect two distinct methods of defining and segmenting the China A market.
MSCI China Index and MSCI Hong Kong Index
The MSCI China Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Index are constructed according to the MSCI Standard
Index Series Methodology. In line with other MSCI Standard Indices, these two country indices
are currently transitioning to an enhanced methodology - the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices
Methodology (GIMI) - the final phase of which becomes effective as of May 31, 2008.
Composite Indices
The composite indices aim to reflect the investment opportunity available by combining domestic
and non-domestic China equities. The most comprehensive of these indices is the MSCI Broad China
Index, which combines the MSCI China, MSCI Hong Kong and MSCI China A Indices.
