At the close of November 30, 2007, the MSCI Euro Index, which was a subset of the broader MSCI EMU Index, transitioned in one phase to the MSCI EMU Large Cap Index under the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices Methodology.
Since it has a unique history prior to November 30, 2007, the MSCI Euro Index will continue to be published even though its constituents, as of the close of November 30, 2007, are the same as those of the MSCI EMU Large Cap Index. The index is designed to serve as the basis for derivative contracts, exchange traded funds and other passive investment products.
Futures contracts on the MSCI Euro Index have been trading on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) since May 25, 1999.
Index Calculation
The MSCI Euro Index is calculated in Euros on a real time basis and disseminated every 15 seconds during market trading hours in Europe.
Real time codes:
- Reuters .MSER
- Bloomberg MSER
Methodology and Rebalancing
For more information on the MSCI Euro Index methodology and the most recent index reblancing, click here or contact MSCI Client Service.
1. According to figures published by Thomson Extel (June 2001) and Merrill Lynch (February 2001)
