The London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group currently owns FTSE. In May 2015 FTSE Group combined with Russell to form the brand name, FTSE Russell. The FTSE 100 is generally the most well known FTSE…

What does FTSE 100 Index mean?

The FTSE AIM 100 Index is a stock market index of the top 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market weighted by market capitalisation. It comprises a range of businesses ranging from young, venture capital-backed start-ups to well-established, mature organisations looking to expand.

What is the FTSE 100 Index?

The FTSE 100 is an index composed of the 100 largest (by market capitalisation) companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). These are often referred to as ‘blue chip’ companies, and the index is seen as a good indication of the performance of major companies listed in the UK.

What does FTSE stand for?

The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE), now known as FTSE Russell Group, is a British financial organization that specializes in providing index offerings for the global financial markets. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) owns the FTSE Russell Group.