About Us

FTSE Group (FTSE) is a world-leader in the provision of global index and analytical solutions. FTSE calculates indices across a wide range of asset classes, on both a standard and custom basis. FTSE indices are used extensively by investors worldwide for investment analysis, performance measurement, asset allocation, portfolio hedging and the creation of a wide range of index derivatives, funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and other structured products.

FTSE has built an enviable reputation for the reliability and accuracy of our indices and related data services. FTSE has a long tradition of listening and responding to the market so that it is at the forefront of developing new approaches to index design, many of which are now accepted as the market standard. FTSE prides itself in continuing to invest significant resource in researching and developing new index solutions.

FTSE indices are used extensively by a range of investors such as consultants, asset owners, fund managers, investment banks, stock exchanges and brokers. The indices are used for purposes of:

  • Investment analysis
  • Performance measurement
  • Asset allocation
  • Portfolio hedging
  • Creation of index tracking funds

The foundation for FTSE’s global, regional, country and sector indices is the FTSE global equity universe, which covers over 8,000 securities in 48 different countries and captures 98% of the world’s investable market capitalisation. FTSE’s flagship global benchmark, the FTSE All-World, is used by investors worldwide to structure and benchmark their international equity portfolios.

Exchanges around the world have chosen FTSE to calculate their domestic indices. These include ATHEX, Bolsas y Mercados Españoles, Borsa Italiana, Bursa Malaysia, Casablanca SE, Cyprus Stock Exchange, IDX, JSE, LSE, NASDAQ Dubai, NYSE Euronext, PSE, SGX, Stock Exchange of Thailand and TWSE. In addition, FTSE works with a variety of companies and associations to deliver innovative index solutions which provide the market with fresh opportunities

As part of its global community programme, FTSE has worked with the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, since 1997 raising funds to support poverty reduction and basic healthcare programmes for children.

FTSE International Limited is a limited liability company registered in England and Wales under registered number 03108236 with its registered office at 12th Floor, 10 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5NP. FTSE International Limited's VAT Number is: GB 740 4594 35

Awards

  • 2011 FTSE voted 'Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2010 FTSE voted 'Global Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2010 FTSE voted 'ETF Index Provider of the Year, Asia'
  • 2010 FTSE voted 'Best Provider of Tradable Indices, Asia Pacific'
  • 2010 FTSE voted 'Index Innovation of the Year, Asia'
  • 2009 FTSE voted 'Global Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2009 FTSE voted 'Best Provider of Benchmark Indices, Asia Pacific'
  • 2009 FTSE voted 'Best Index Provider'
  • 2008 FTSE voted 'Global Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2008 FTSE voted 'Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2008 FTSE voted 'Best Provider of Tradable Indices, Asia Pacific'
  • 2006 FTSE voted 'Global Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2005 FTSE RAFI Indices receive 'William F Sharpe Indexing Achievement Award for Most Innovative Benchmark'
  • 2005 FTSE voted 'Global Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2005 FTSE voted 'Structured Product Index Provider of the Year'
  • 2004 FTSE voted 'Global Index Provider of the Year'

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