BIST 100 Index: XU100 Indicative Level
BIST 100 is a principal benchmark for Borsa İstanbul's Equity Market and tracks the combined direction of selected large, liquid shares. The displayed level is index points, not a Turkish-lira amount, and the index itself is not directly investable.
What does the BIST 100 Index measure?
BIST 100 is a principal benchmark for Borsa İstanbul's Equity Market and tracks the combined direction of selected large, liquid shares. The displayed level is index points, not a Turkish-lira amount, and the index itself is not directly investable.
No verified history
Previous close and daily change are separate comparison values. They are not used to invent timestamped chart observations.
Points are a measurement, not a currency price
The level tracks the value of a weighted share basket relative to its base. Compare percentage changes across periods; do not read the point level as dollars or lira.
What moves BIST 100?
The bars show a qualitative research priority—not measured contribution, probability or forecast.
Official index definition and methodology
Use the index administrator's current documents for constituent, eligibility and calculation rules.
BIST 100: frequently asked questions
What is the current BIST 100 level?
The latest indicative figure at the top shows the current XU100 index-point level; provider and market delays may apply.
How is the BIST 100 calculated?
Borsa İstanbul's market-cap-weighted equity methodology uses free-float shares and an index divisor designed to preserve continuity.
Do all shares rise when BIST 100 rises?
No. It is a weighted basket, so gains in larger constituents can lift the index even while some shares fall.
Can investors buy the BIST 100 Index directly?
The index itself cannot be purchased. Funds, exchange-traded funds or derivatives designed to track it must be assessed separately.
How to read BIST 100 responsibly
Confirm the source and timestamp, compare the move with related assets and scheduled macro events, then distinguish an indicative reference from an executable bid or offer. Unit, currency, session and venue differences can materially change the result.