MSCI has launched 14 new artificial intelligence value chain indexes and up to 100 derivatives contracts in partnership with the Singapore Exchange. These indexes, unveiled in late August 2026, break down the AI ecosystem into three distinct layers (physical infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and applications), complemented by 10 component indexes and one overarching index. Jana Haines, head of indexes at MSCI, highlighted the growing investor demand for precise decomposition of AI exposure amid uneven distribution of AI gains across the market, exemplified by Nvidia’s anomalous performance. Futures and options contracts transform these indexes into active risk management instruments, allowing pension funds to hedge exposure without introducing unwanted positions in unrelated sectors. The partnership with the Singapore Exchange positions MSCI to capture trading activity from Asian institutional investors closest to physical AI infrastructure companies.
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