What other major stock indices are there?

Other important stock indices include the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite Index , the EURO STOXX 50 and the Shanghai Composite.

What is the best online trading platform?

The best online trading platform for you will be easy to use, have low fees, and provide access to the assets and markets you want to trade. Make sure to compare a range of brokers before choosing a platform, and keep an eye out for the best brokerage signup bonuses when opening an account.

What are the FTSE 100 trading hours?

The trading hours for the FTSE 100 are the same as those for the London Stock Exchange: 8am - 4:30pm UK time.

FTSE 100 vs FTSE 250 — what's the difference?

Both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 are indices made up of companies that trade on the London Stock Exchange. But while the FTSE 100 includes the 100 largest companies in terms of market capitalization, the FTSE 250 features the 101st to 350th largest companies on the exchange.

Do the companies in the FTSE 100 always stay the same?

No, the stocks in the FTSE 100 are the largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalization. The constituents of the FTSE 100 are reviewed every quarter, so while some major names remain the same, other smaller companies will sometimes be replaced.