Inside the Index: What Inclusion Means for Listed Companies
by Automic Group
17 April 2026
Inclusion in the S&P/ASX 300 is not just a milestone. It changes how your company trades, how it is valued, and how it is scrutinised.
This session is built for leadership teams in, or approaching, the index. It breaks down how inclusion works, what actually changes, and what you need to do next.
Sean Freer, Director, Global Exchange Indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices, explains the mechanics behind the S&P/ASX indices. He draws on experience at Franklin Templeton, AMP Capital, and Fidelity International to translate index construction into practical implications for boards and executives.
What you’ll learn:
- How the S&P/ASX 300 is constructed, including recent methodology changes
- What drives entry and exit, and how the process really works
- The impact on liquidity, passive flows, and governance expectations
- What “index inclusion” means in practice for your strategy and investor base
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