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MSCI Japan Index measures the performance of the large- and mid-cap segments of the Japanese market. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Japan.

MSCI Brazil Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Brazilian market. The index covers about 85% of the Brazilian equity universe.

MSCI Canada Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Canada market. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Canada.

MSCI China Index measures large and mid-cap representation across China A shares, H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips and foreign listings. The index covers about 85% of this China equity universe.

MSCI Germany Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the German market. The index covers about 85% of the equity universe in Germany.

MSCI India Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Indian market. The index covers approximately 85% of the Indian equity universe.

MSCI Korea Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the South Korean market. The index covers about 85% of the Korean equity universe.

MSCI Switzerland Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Swiss market. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Switzerland.

MSCI Taiwan Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Taiwan market. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Taiwan.

MSCI United Kingdom Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the UK market. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in the UK.

MSCI USA Index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the US market. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in the US.

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