BIST 100: An Overview
What is the BIST 100?
The BIST 100 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies listed on the Borsa Istanbul (BIST), the only stock exchange in Turkey. It is a capitalization-weighted index, meaning that the market capitalization of each company is used to determine its weight in the index.
How is the BIST 100 calculated?
The BIST 100 is calculated by taking the sum of the market capitalizations of the 100 largest companies listed on the BIST, and then dividing by a divisor that is adjusted to ensure that the index has a base value of 100 on a specified date.
What is the history of the BIST 100?
The BIST 100 was first launched in 1988. It has since become the most widely followed stock market index in Turkey, and is used as a benchmark for the performance of the Turkish economy.
How has the BIST 100 performed over time?
The BIST 100 has performed well over time. It has grown from a base value of 100 in 1988 to a high of over 100,000 in 2021. However, the index has also experienced periods of volatility, and has declined during periods of economic downturn.
What are the factors that affect the BIST 100?
The BIST 100 is affected by a number of factors, including:
- The performance of the Turkish economy
- Interest rates
- Inflation
- The political climate
- Global economic conditions
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