FTSE 100
Region: EU · Currency: GBP
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What drives the price
The FTSE 100 tracks the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange by market cap. Despite the UK domicile, roughly 75% of FTSE 100 revenues come from outside the UK, making the index more sensitive to global commodity prices and the GBP exchange rate than to UK domestic economy data.
- Sector mix is heavily weighted toward energy (Shell, BP), mining (Glencore, Rio Tinto) and pharma (AstraZeneca)
- GBP weakness boosts FTSE 100 earnings (foreign-currency revenues translate to more GBP)
- Bank of England rate decisions and 10-year gilt yields shape domestic discount rates
- Brexit-era structural changes left UK equity valuations at a persistent discount to US peers
Frequently asked questions
What is the FTSE 100?
FTSE 100 is a major stock market index tracking large companies traded in the United Kingdom. It is used by investors and analysts as a benchmark for the broader the United Kingdom equity market and serves as the underlying for many tradeable ETFs and futures contracts.
How can I invest in the FTSE 100?
You cannot buy the index directly, but you can gain exposure via ETFs that replicate it, or trade futures and options on it. ETF expense ratios for major indices typically range from 0.05% to 0.5% per year.
What drives the FTSE 100 day-to-day?
Short-term moves are driven by central bank policy expectations, the path of the United Kingdom interest rates, corporate earnings releases, and global risk sentiment. Larger structural moves track economic-growth and inflation cycles over months.
When does the FTSE 100 market open and close?
Trading hours follow the home exchange — typically 9:00-9:30 to 15:30-17:00 local time on weekdays. Pre-market and after-hours trading is available via futures and certain ETFs that trade around the clock during the trading week.
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About this index
FTSE 100 is one of the most-tracked equity benchmarks in its market. NowPrice publishes the live level along with intraday range and a 24-hour / 7-day / 30-day price-history chart. Data is sourced from Yahoo Finance and refreshed every 5 minutes during local trading hours; outside of session, the figure is the most recent close.