What Is the FTSE 100?
The FTSE 100 is the index of the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange, the main
benchmark for the UK stock market.
1
UK blue chips
The 100 largest companies on the London exchange.
2
Global tilt
Many earn abroad, so it tracks the world too.
3
Mood gauge
A read on UK and European sentiment.
Source: CFGI
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