UK 100 (FTSE100) Index Price Today — Live Chart and Analysis

The index is influenced by the collective performance of its constituent companies, UK economic data (GDP, inflation), Bank of England monetary policy, and the value of the British Pound (GBP). Many of its companies earn in foreign currency, so a weaker pound can boost the index.

You cannot buy an index directly, but you can trade its performance on IQ Option using CFDs. Search for 'UK100' or 'FTSE 100' in the indices list to speculate on the price movements of the UK's top 100 companies.

Trading an index like the UK 100 offers diversified exposure, meaning you are not subject to the risk of a single company. It's a popular way to trade the overall health of a major economy. Its movements are typically less volatile than single stocks.

On IQ Option, you can trade other major global indices like the S&P 500 (USA500), DAX (Germany30), and Nikkei 225 (Japan225) to get exposure to different world economies.