FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series

FTSE Group and Bursa Malaysia have joined forces to launch a comprehensive range of real-time indices, which cover all eligible companies listed on the Bursa Malaysia Main Board, Second Board and MESDAQ Market. The indices are designed to measure the performance of the major capital segments of the Malaysian market, dividing it into large, mid, small cap, fledgling and Shariah-compliant, giving investors a wider selection and the flexibility to measure and invest in these distinct segments.

On 18 May 2009, the series was expanded to include 3 new sector themed indices with the launch of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Palm Oil Plantation Index Series. The new indices enable exposure to Malaysia and Asia’s lucrative palm oil plantation industry which is driven by growing global demand for edible oils and bio fuel.

On 6 July 2009, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) was transitioned to the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI to be the market benchmark for the Malaysian market. The move to a 30 stock index calculated accordingly to FTSE’s globally accepted index standards will provide domestic and international investors with a more transparent, investable and tradable benchmark to stimulate the creation of ETFs, derivatives and other index-linked products.

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