MSCI Says Saudi Would Have Potential Weight of 2.3% in EM Index

The video discusses strategies for MCI emerging market inclusion, highlighting investor interest and index criteria. It examines Saudi Telecom's trading days and the geographic breakdown of the MCI index, with a focus on South Africa. The macroeconomic outlook is analyzed, emphasizing value in banks and growth in sectors like healthcare and insurance.

What is a key factor that might allow stocks not meeting liquidity criteria to still be included in the MCI emerging market index?

• The stock's market capitalization

• The event of inclusion itself

• The stock's historical performance

• The number of trading days

Which region holds a significant portion of the MCI emerging market index according to the geographic breakdown?

• South Africa

• Asia

• South America

• Middle East

What are the two criteria mentioned for selecting sectors and stocks?

• Strong domestic story and capital inflow

• Strong international presence and innovation

• High liquidity and market capitalization

• Low volatility and high dividend yield

What is the expected growth rate in Saudi Arabia according to the macroeconomic outlook?

• Exuberant growth

• Moderate growth

• Tepid growth

• Rapid growth

In comparison to South Africa, how are Saudi banks valued?

• Higher than South Africa

• Lower than South Africa

• Not mentioned

• Equal to South Africa