Footsie, or The Financial Times-Stock Exchange 100 Index, also called the FTSE 100 Index, FTSE 100, FTSE, is a share index of the 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange with the highest market capitalisation. It is seen as a gauge of prosperity for businesses regulated by UK company law. The index is maintained by the FTSE Group, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group (Wikipedia).