MSCI to Remove Strategy Inc. from its Global Standard Indices, Effective November 30th After Market Close] According to MSCI's November index review results, Strategy Inc. (MSTR) will be removed from the MSCI Global Standard Indices series, including the MSCI USA Index. The adjustment will take effect at the close of trading on November 30th. Previously, on October 15th, MSCI established new rules: companies whose assets are primarily non-operating assets and which trigger at least four of the five financial criteria will no longer be eligible for inclusion. After removal, funds tracking the relevant indices will need to sell Strategy Inc. shares, but Strategy Inc. itself will not need to sell Bitcoin.