To show how much money we are making and then we compare It to the other country.basically it is just statistics to show other countries on their TVs how our Market is doing
The FTSE 100 index or informally known as the "footsie" is a share index of the London Stock Exchange listing the top 100 of those companies with the highest market capitalization. The purpose of the FTSE 100 index would be to help traders keep an eye on stocks.
The FTSE Futures Market trades a veritable cornucopia of stocks. The most popular items traded at FTSE include many different commodities and stock options.
ishares FTSE 100 ETF (Symbol: ISF) The iShares FTSE 100 offers exposure to the 100 largest UK companies. This fund provides a diversified base of core UK equities, which a larger portfolio can then be built around.
As of July 2014, the market cap for iShares FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Asia Index Fund (IFAS) is $23,478,070.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for iShares FTSE China (HK Listed) Index Fund (FCHI) is $30,192,300.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for iShares FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Europe Index Fund (IFEU) is $53,358,480.00.
FTSE 250 is the top 250 companies in terms of their market value. The index is called the FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange), this is a composite of the top companies that are publicly traded (ie anyone can buy and sell shares) in the United Kingdom. This is based on the market price and volume of each company.
As of July 2014, the market cap for iShares FTSE EPRA/NAREIT North America Index Fund (IFNA) is $30,052,000.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for PowerShares FTSE RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid Portfolio (PRFZ) is $985,700,000.00.
Yes according to FTSE, MSCI and Dow Jones.
As of July 2014, the market cap for iShares FTSE Developed Small Cap ex-North America Index Fund (IFSM) is $55,425,600.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for iShares FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate ex-U.S. Index Fund (IFGL) is $842,527,000.00.