The FTSE Emerging Markets Index is a stock market index that measures the performance of companies in emerging market economies. It includes a diverse range of sectors and is designed to reflect the overall health of these markets, which are typically characterized by rapid growth and development. Investors use the FTSE Emerging Markets Index as a benchmark to assess the performance of their investments in emerging markets. The index includes companies from various countries, providing a broad view of investment opportunities and risks in regions that are often less stable than developed markets.