FTSE tracker funds are low-cost, passive investment funds that follow the performance of a FTSE index. A FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange) index is a list of stocks traded on the London Stock Exchange. They reflect the performance of the UK stock market.
What does a FTSE 250 company mean?
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What is a tracker trading?
A tracking stock is a special equity offering issued by a parent company that tracks the financial performance of a particular segment or division. Tracking stocks will trade in the open market separately from the parent company's stock.
What's the difference between FTSE 100 and 250?
While the FTSE 100 represents the biggest companies with shares traded in London, the 250 includes the group below the FTSE 100.
What is the average FTSE return?
Period return Annualised
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Total return 1377% 7.75%
You can't invest in the FTSE 100 directly, but you can invest in an index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). This can be a good option if you want exposure to all of the companies in the index without having to buy individual shares. These funds and ETFs track the performance of the stocks in the FTSE 100.Dec 3, 2021
What is the average return of the FTSE 250?
The index returned an average annual return of 8.84% between March 2005 and September 2021 .