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Glaukos to join S&P SmallCap 600, potential near-term liquidity boost

Oct 30, 2026, 7:12 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Index rebalances typically create short-term demand for added components via index funds and ETFs; GKOS entering a broader SmallCap 600 investing universe can lift liquidity and invite rebalancing-driven buying, despite a mid-cap exit that may otherwise pressure price.

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Glaukos GKOS will be removed from the S&P MidCap 400 and added to the S&P SmallCap 600 on November 4, 2026, as part of the index reconstitution. The shift may boost GKOS liquidity through passive index buying while potentially elevating volatility around the effective date. Okta moves to the S&P 500, MGRC enters the SmallCap 600, and KVUE's status shifts due to a related acquisition.

GKOS exits S&P MidCap 400 and enters S&P SmallCap 600.
MGRC replaces GKOS in the SmallCap 600; GKOS moves down a tier.
Okta moves into the S&P 500; KVUE is deleted from the index.
KMB to acquire KVUE; deal closing conditions pending.
Loar Holdings replaces LiveRamp in the SmallCap 600.

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