FTSE 100 Index

The FTSE 100 Index, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, is a stock market index that measures the performance of the top 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) by market capitalization. The FTSE 100 Index is considered one of the leading barometers of the UK stock market and is used by investors as a benchmark for the performance of large-cap British stocks. Continue Reading Below

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About FTSE 100 Index

The FTSE 100 Index, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, is a stock market index that measures the performance of the top 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) by market capitalization. The FTSE 100 Index is considered one of the leading barometers of the UK stock market and is used by investors as a benchmark for the performance of large-cap British stocks. It is calculated by FTSE Russell, which is a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group. The FTSE 100 Index is widely followed by market participants and is used as a benchmark for the performance of passive investment funds that track the index.