About the FTSE 100 Dividend Index

The FTSE 100 Dividend Index has been designed for ICE by FTSE International. The Index is based on the FTSE 100 Index which comprises stocks that are freefloat weighted to ensure that only the investable opportunity set is included within the index.

The Index is calculated in accordance with the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB), a global standard developed in partnership with Dow Jones Indexes.

The Index is managed according to a transparent and public set of index rules, and overseen by an independent committee of leading market professionals. The committee ensures that the rules are correctly applied and adhered to. Regular index reviews are conducted to ensure that a continuous and accurate representation of the market is maintained.

Is the contract CFTC approved?

Yes, U.S. regulatory approval has been granted and the contract is available for offer and sale to U.S. persons and for trading directly from the United States, under the terms of ICE’s existing Foreign Trading System No-Action Letter.