Financial Times Stock Exchange Footsie: Explained
Remember that when you invest, profits aren’t guaranteed and you can lose money. At the time of writing, the top three companies in the FTSE 100 based on market capitalisation (market cap) are Astrazeneca, Shell and Unilever. However, market capitalisation can change from one day to the next, with companies regularly moving up and down the index. Individual Stocks It provides a snapshot of the health of the UK’s largest companies and serves as a key indicator for traders and investors worldwide. Understanding the Footsie, its components, and how it is calculated can provide valuable insights for anyone involved in…
