FTSE 100 Index

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ftse-100-index

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the rebalancing frequency?Typically reviewed and adjusted quarterly to maintain accuracy
2. Why is the FTSE 100 important?It tells us how well the UK's biggest companies are doing. A rising FTSE 100 can mean a stronger economy and more jobs, while a falling one can signal problems.
3. How are companies chosen for the FTSE 100?Companies are chosen by their market value, which is the price of their shares times how many shares exist. The top 100 by this value make the index.

Market Capitalisation: The aggregate value of a publicly traded company's outstanding shares on the stock market.
London Stock Exchange: A global financial market centre where securities are traded.
Benchmark Index: A standard used to measure the performance of investments or economic indicators.
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): A type of investment fund that holds assets like stocks and trades on stock exchanges.