FTSE Markets Overview

The FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange) is a stock market index that measures the performance of the largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It is one of the most widely-followed equity indices in the world and provides a benchmark for the performance of the UK stock market. The FTSE index is calculated based on the market capitalization of the companies listed on the LSE, and is updated regularly throughout each trading day.

FTSE 100 Index

FTSE 250 Index

FTSE 350 Index

FTSE SmallCap Index

FTSE All-Share Index

The FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange) series covers several key indices tracking the performance of different segments of the UK stock market. These indices are typically weighted by market capitalisation, meaning larger companies have a greater influence on index movements.

  1. FTSE 100

    • Consists of the largest 100 UK-listed companies by market capitalisation.
    • Often used as a quick indicator of how major UK companies are performing.

  2. FTSE 250

    • Covers the next 250 largest companies outside the FTSE 100.
    • More mid-cap focused and can provide insights into a different part of the market.

  3. FTSE 350

    • A combination of the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.
    • Gives a broader view of the larger and mid-sized UK companies.

  4. FTSE SmallCap

    • Includes smaller UK companies not large enough for the FTSE 350.
    • Generally covers firms with lower market capitalisations.

  5. FTSE All-Share

    • Combines the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and FTSE SmallCap.
    • Represents about 98% of the UK stock market by value.

  6. FTSE AIM

    • Tracks firms listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
    • Typically includes smaller, growth-oriented companies.


The FTSE indices offer different perspectives on the UK market, from large-cap to small-cap and beyond. By following several FTSE indices, investors can better understand how various groups of companies are performing and how the overall market is trending.