The FTSE Group is a British financial services company that specializes in providing stock market indices. It is best known for the FTSE 100 Index, which tracks the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. The indices created by FTSE are widely used by investors and fund managers to gauge market performance and make investment decisions. Founded in 1995, the FTSE Group is a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group. It offers a range of indices that cover various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and real estate. These indices serve as benchmarks for investment products and help in the analysis of market trends.