FRANKFURT, Germany (April 26, 2024) –  MarketVector IndexesTM ("MarketVector") announces the following rule changes:

For the BlueStar® E-Games Index (BEGAM) effective with the implementation of the quarterly/semi-annual review in June 2024:

  • The minimum components will decrease from 60 to 50 for the semi-annual selections.

For the BlueStar® Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM) and the BlueStar® US Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BUQFC) effective with the implementation of the quarterly/semi-annual review in September 2024: 

  • SPACs will no longer be considered for addition in March and September. 

For the MVIS® Australia Equal Weight Index (MVMVW) effective with the implementation of the quarterly/semi-annual review in June 2024:

  • An M&A transaction of an index component and a non-component, leading to a share increase of the surviving ticker, will be considered market capitalization neutral.

The amended Index Guide will be available for download at https://marketvector.com/index-guides.

Kind Regards,

MarketVector IndexesTM