Looking Beyond the FTSE 100: The Untapped Potential of the FTSE All-Share
The FTSE 100 has long dominated perceptions of the UK stock market, serving as the default barometer for economic health. Yet this narrow focus obscures opportunities in the broader FTSE All-Share index, which captures mid-cap growth potential beyond blue-chip stalwarts.
London’s equity derivatives market evolved around the Footsie’s liquidity, but institutional investors increasingly recognize the All-Share’s diversification benefits. The index’s inclusion of 600+ companies provides exposure to emerging sectors often overshadowed by mining and banking giants that dominate the FTSE 100.