Global Index Mail

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Global Index Mail

Min Moon AC Global Markets Strategy

(1-212 ) 272-8456 24 July 2026 J P M O R G A N

min.k.moon@jpmorgan.com

distort free float and weaken price reliability for index replication. MSCI will monitor

progress in these markets through the November 2026 Index Review and, if sufficient

progress is not evident, MSCI may launch a consultation on the appropriate treatment.

MSCI will continue monitoring measures aimed at improving accessibility of

the Korean equity market for international institutional investors. MSCI provided a

reminder on the market classification status of Greece regarding the confirmed upgrade

from Emerging Market to Developed Market in one step during the May 2027 Index

Review.

• The 2026 J.P. Morgan ETF Handbook:The 2026 J.P. Morgan ETF Handbook provides

a detailed overview of the global ETF market. Topics discussed in this year’s edition

include actively managed ETFs, structured outcomes and option-based ETFs, the arrival

of dual share-class ETFs, UCITS ETFs, levered and single-stock ETFs, thematic ETFs,

crypto ETFs, prediction market ETFs, target-maturity bond ETFs, new launches,

conversions, fees, issuer market shares, industry consolidation, ETF options, and

investor flows. The second part provides a categorized directory of US-listed

ETFs (with AUM >$100Mn), grouped by asset class and market segment. Additionally,

you can access a comprehensive electronic database of all ETFs trading worldwide here

• FTSE Country Classification Review 2025:FTSE announced the results of the annual

review of country classification after the US market close on October 07, 2025.

Greece will be promoted to Developed Market status (DM) in conjunction with

the September 2026 semi-annual review. We estimate net passive outflow of