United Kingdom Equity

United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the... United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the London Stock Exchange. Within the exchange, the most-well known benchmark is the FTSE 100. United Kingdom stocks had a combined market capitalization of over US$2.7 trillion as of September 2023. The exchange has large weightings in pharmaceuticals, financials, energy, and metals and mining companies. Some of the biggest companies include Shell, AstraZeneca, and Linde. While there are large British corporations on the London Stock Exchange, many of the most well-known are multinationals that are listed there because of London’s historical role as a major financial center. United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the British Pound. Accordingly, United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs may be appropriate for conservative investors. Last Updated: 12/27/2024 View more View less

United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the London Stock Exchange. Within the exchange, the most-well known benchmark is the FTSE 100. United Kingdom stocks had a combined market... United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the London Stock Exchange. Within the exchange, the most-well known benchmark is the FTSE 100. United Kingdom stocks had a combined market capitalization of over US$2.7 trillion as of September 2023. The exchange has large weightings in pharmaceuticals, financials, energy, and metals and mining companies. Some of the biggest companies include Shell, AstraZeneca, and Linde. While there are large British corporations on the London Stock Exchange, many of the most well-known are multinationals that are listed there because of London’s historical role as a major financial center. United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the British Pound. Accordingly, United Kingdom equity mutual funds and ETFs may be appropriate for conservative investors. Last Updated: 12/27/2024 View more View less