Stock markets
FTSE 100 chart
The FTSE 100 is a stock market index of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange by market capitalisation, maintained by FTSE Russell. It is the principal benchmark for UK large-cap equities.
This page shows a CFD from OANDA, quoted in sterling, that tracks the FTSE 100's price movements, not the index itself, since the underlying index is not published as a free tradable feed on TradingView.
FTSE 100 chart
OANDA:UK100GBPCFD tracking the FTSE 100 (OANDA UK 100, priced in sterling).
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At a glance
| Full name | FTSE 100 Index |
|---|---|
| Ticker / common abbreviation | UKX, FTSE 100, "Footsie" |
| TradingView symbol | OANDA:UK100GBP |
| Instrument type shown | CFD tracking the index |
| Index provider | FTSE Russell (LSEG) |
| Market covered | 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange |
| Quotation currency | Pound sterling |
| Trading/market schedule | Underlying market: London Stock Exchange hours; CFD trades on the broker's own extended schedule |
| Price return vs total return | Headline index is price return; FTSE Russell also publishes a total-return variant |
| Data delay | CFD quotes from the liquidity provider, typically near real-time; check TradingView for the specific feed status |
What is FTSE 100?
The FTSE 100 is maintained by FTSE Russell and includes the 100 companies with the largest market capitalisation among those listed on the London Stock Exchange that meet eligibility requirements, including a minimum free float and UK-related listing criteria.
Constituents are weighted by free-float market capitalisation, so the largest companies — heavily represented by energy, mining, financials and consumer-staples businesses with substantial overseas earnings — have the most influence on the index level.
The index is reviewed quarterly, when companies can be added or removed based on updated capitalisation rankings. The headline figure is a price-return index and excludes dividends; as with any index, it cannot be bought directly and is tracked through funds, futures or CFDs.
How to read this chart
A rising FTSE 100 chart indicates that its 100 constituents, weighted by free-float market capitalisation, have gained in aggregate; a falling chart indicates the opposite.
Because many FTSE 100 constituents earn a large share of revenue overseas, particularly in US dollars, the index and the pound often move in opposite directions: a weaker pound can lift the index by boosting the sterling value of overseas earnings, independent of underlying business performance.
The chart shown here is a CFD proxy quoted in sterling and can diverge slightly intraday from the official index due to the provider's own pricing.
What moves it?
- Sterling exchange rate
- A weaker pound tends to support the index because a large share of constituent revenue is earned overseas and translates into more sterling; a stronger pound has the opposite effect.
- Commodity and energy prices
- Large energy and mining companies carry substantial weight, so oil, gas and metals prices have an outsized influence on the index relative to broader UK economic conditions.
- Bank of England monetary policy
- Interest-rate decisions affect UK-focused financial constituents and the sterling exchange rate, both of which feed through to the index.
- Global demand conditions
- Because many constituents are multinational exporters, global economic conditions often matter more to the index than domestic UK growth alone.
- Dividend-heavy sector composition
- The index has traditionally included many high-dividend-paying sectors, meaning the gap between its price-return and total-return figures can be notably wide over long periods.
Why businesses and investors monitor it
Businesses trading with UK-listed multinationals use the FTSE 100 as an indicator of large-company sentiment, though it is a weaker proxy for the domestic UK economy than for global commodity and export markets.
Investors track the interaction between sterling and the FTSE 100 specifically because currency moves can drive index performance independently of underlying corporate fundamentals.
FTSE 100 vs EURO STOXX 50
The FTSE 100 draws its constituents from UK-listed companies with a notable tilt towards energy, mining and financials, while the EURO STOXX 50 draws from eurozone countries with different sector weightings, including more industrials and luxury goods.
Because the two are quoted in different currencies (sterling and euro respectively), comparing their performance also involves comparing the pound-euro exchange rate, not just the underlying equity markets.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the FTSE 100 sometimes rise when the pound falls?
Many constituents earn a large share of revenue overseas; when the pound weakens, that overseas revenue is worth more in sterling terms, which can support their share prices and the index.
Is the FTSE 100 a good proxy for the UK domestic economy?
Not entirely. Because many constituents are large multinational exporters and commodity producers, the index often reflects global conditions as much as domestic UK activity.
Why is a CFD shown instead of the index?
The official FTSE 100 index feed is not offered as a free TradingView symbol, so this page uses a CFD from OANDA, quoted in sterling, that closely tracks its price movements.
How often does the FTSE 100 change its constituents?
FTSE Russell reviews the index quarterly and adjusts membership based on updated market-capitalisation rankings.
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Written and maintained by the StandardsDesk editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-08-06. The explanatory text on this page is evergreen: it is not updated with market movements, and no current price or level is quoted anywhere outside the chart.
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