FTSE 100
From Reuters Financial Glossary
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Synonym: Footsie
The FTSE 100 is the benchmark index for equity prices on the London Stock Exchange. Known as the 'Footsie' it comprises 100 of the largest UK stocks, by market capitalization, accounting for about 70 percent of stock turnover. The FTSE is a capitalization-weighted index and is the basis for index futures and options contracts traded on LIFFE.
