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The FTSE 100 index tracks the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is calculated by adding up the market values of these companies and adjusting for their size. Investors use the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 to see how big British companies are performing. It helps them understand the overall health of the UK stock market and make investment decisions based on the performance of these top companies

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  • What is the FTSE 100 index?
  • What is the symbol for the FTSE 100 index?

What is the FTSE 100 index?

The FTSE 100 index tracks the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is calculated by adding up the market values of these companies and adjusting for their size. Investors use the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 to see how big British companies are performing. It helps them understand the overall health of the UK stock market and make investment decisions based on the performance of these top companies

What is the symbol for the FTSE 100 index?

The ticker symbol for the FTSE 100 index is FTSE