MSCI approves rules that could eject Strategy, Metaplanet from equity indexes

The rules proposed in August would see companies that exist mainly to hold investments as no longer eligible for index inclusion. MSCI's new non-operating company rules could exclude Strategy, Metaplanet and SharpLink.

Key takeaways

• MSCI finalizes index rules that put Strategy, crypto treasury firms at risk of exclusion
• MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy
• The final list of affected firms is due Nov. 11.
• Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi were previously identified for deletion under the methodology, with MSCI set to announce its final list on Nov. 11.

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