FTSE: The Inside Story by James Ashton - An Exhaustive Analysis of the UK's Leading Stock Market Index

The FTSE, an acronym for the Financial Times Stock Exchange, is the UK's leading stock market index. It is a composite index that measures the performance of the largest 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The FTSE is widely considered a barometer of the UK economy, and it is used by investors around the world to track the performance of the UK stock market.

FTSE: The Inside Story

by James Ashton

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History of the FTSE

The FTSE was first launched in 1984, and it has since become the most widely used stock market index in the UK. The index is calculated in real-time, and it is updated every second during trading hours. The FTSE is a capitalization-weighted index, which means that the companies with the largest market capitalization have the greatest impact on the index's value.

Composition of the FTSE

The FTSE is composed of 100 companies that are listed on the LSE. The companies are selected based on their market capitalization, and they are weighted by their free float market capitalization. This means that the companies with the largest number of shares available to trade have the greatest impact on the index's value.

Performance of the FTSE

The FTSE has performed well over the long term. Since its launch in 1984, the index has grown by an average of 10% per year. However, the index has also experienced periods of volatility, and it has declined in value during market corrections and bear markets.

Investing in the FTSE

There are a number of ways to invest in the FTSE. Investors can buy shares in individual companies that are included in the index, or they can buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the performance of the index. ETFs are a convenient way to invest in the FTSE, and they offer investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios.

FTSE: The Inside Story by James Ashton

FTSE: The Inside Story by James Ashton is a comprehensive guide to the FTSE. The book provides a detailed history of the index, and it analyzes its composition and performance. The book also offers strategies for investing in the FTSE, and it provides insights into the companies that are included in the index.

The FTSE is a valuable tool for investors who want to track the performance of the UK stock market. The index is a reflection of the UK economy, and it provides investors with a way to diversify their portfolios. FTSE: The Inside Story by James Ashton is a comprehensive guide to the FTSE, and it is a must-read for investors who want to learn more about this important stock market index.

FTSE: The Inside Story

by James Ashton

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	983 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	273 pages

FREE