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FTSE 100

ISIN

GB0001383545

Ticker

UKX

Country

United Kingdom

Currency

GBP

Launch Date

1984

Constituents

100

About FTSE 100

Official Website

Index Description

The FTSE 100, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index , is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the top 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange based on market capitalization. The FTSE 100 is widely used by investors and financial professionals as a benchmark to assess the overall trends in the UK economy and stock market. The companies included in the index are typically large multinational corporations from a range of sectors, including finance, energy, retail, and healthcare. The companies are weighted within the index based on their market capitalization, with the largest companies having a greater impact on the overall performance of the index. The FTSE 100 has experienced steady growth over the years, although it is subject to market volatility and fluctuations. Investors use the FTSE 100 to track the overall performance of the UK market and monitor trends in the economy.

Index Type

Large Cap

Max Constituents

100

Rebalancing Frequency

Quarterly

Composition Review

Quarterly

Benchmark

United Kingdom stock market

Operator

FTSE Group

Constituents of FTSE 100 (100)