Three Companies Dropped from BIST Halka Arz Index: DCTTR, EFOR, SEGMN

Borsa İstanbul has decided to remove three companies from the XHARZ index as of August 3, 2026, reshaping the index’s composition.

Reconfiguring the Index

The announcement to the KAP highlights BIST’s aim to elevate the quality and liquidity standards of the index. The change is intended to make BIST Halka Arz Index (XHARZ) more attractive for long‑term investors.

Companies Removed

■DCT Trading Dış Ticaret A.Ş. (DCTTR)

■Efor Yatırım Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. (EFOR)

■Seğmen Kardeşler Gıda Üretim ve Ambalaj Sanayi A.Ş. (SEGMN)

Why the Removal?

■Failure to meet liquidity benchmarks

■Insufficient dividend and share buy‑back programs

■Need to preserve the structural integrity of the index

Investor Takeaways

■Target high‑dividend firms to fill the void in XHARZ

■Prioritize companies with robust share buy‑back programs in portfolios

■Reassess risk‑management strategies to mitigate potential volatility spikes post‑change

BIST’s move is viewed as a strategic step to boost the index’s long‑term performance. Replacing the removed firms with new candidates is expected to positively influence investors’ dividend expectations and decision‑making processes.