How big is the FTSE 100 share price index?

The FTSE 100 index was created in 1984 and has a net capitalisation of £1,622.47 billion (as of close of day 16/04/10 calculated by shareprices.com). FTSE 100 Share Price Index - FTSE 100 Constituent Companies, Chart & History.

What is the FTSE 100?

Put into its simplest term, the FTSE 100 is a share index of the 100 most highly capitalised UK companies listed on the London Stock exchange. The name itself, FTSE, is a combination of the two founding organisations which still maintain the index today as an independent company - the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange.

What time is FTSE 100 (FTSE) market open?

As of 1:01 PM GMT+1. Market Open. Find the latest FTSE 100 (^FTSE) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.