FTSE 100 Index (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has been having a strong rebound since its March lows. The blue-chip index tracking FTSE...
FTSE 100
In this section, you will find important FTSE 100 news, actionable trading ideas, and a live FTSE 100 CFD chart to help you understand the markets better.
What is the FTSE 100 index?
The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (FTSE 100), is a stock index of the 100 companies with the highest market capitalisation listed on LSE. The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 companies represent about 81% of the entire London Stock Exchange market capitalisation.
Component companies must meet a number of criteria set out by the FTSE Group, including having a full listing on the LSE with a Euro or Sterling denominated price on the electronic platform, and meeting certain criteria on free float, nationality, and liquidity.
The FTSE 100 index began with a base level of 1000, on January 3, 1984. The index hit the highest closing value of 7,877.45 on 22 May 2018. Institutional investors use the FTSE 100 as a benchmark of global growth and economic and international events.
FTSE 100 Index (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has failed to break above 7,500 points once again. After a strong start to the...
FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has bounced back after dropping to its lowest level in the last four months. The...
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