FTSE 100 monthly returns
FTSE 100 has averaged 0.40% per month, positive in 60% of months. Month-by-month returns for the FTSE 100 (proxied by ISF, dividends reinvested) below, through October 12, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
FTSE 100 monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | +0.5% | |
| Sep 2026 | -2.0% | |
| Aug 2026 | +0.2% | |
| Jul 2026 | +3.7% | |
| Jun 2026 | +0.9% | |
| May 2026 | +0.7% | |
| Apr 2026 | +2.2% | |
| Mar 2026 | -6.3% | |
| Feb 2026 | +7.1% | |
| Jan 2026 | +3.1% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.3% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.3% | |
| Oct 2025 | +4.3% | |
| Sep 2025 | +1.6% | |
| Aug 2025 | +1.2% | |
| Jul 2025 | +4.2% | |
| Jun 2025 | +0.0% | |
| May 2025 | +3.9% | |
| Apr 2025 | -0.6% | |
| Mar 2025 | -1.9% | |
| Feb 2025 | +1.9% | |
| Jan 2025 | +6.3% | |
| Dec 2024 | -1.3% | |
| Nov 2024 | +2.6% | |
| Oct 2024 | -1.4% | |
| Sep 2024 | -1.6% | |
| Aug 2024 | +0.8% | |
| Jul 2024 | +2.5% | |
| Jun 2024 | -1.1% | |
| May 2024 | +2.0% | |
| Apr 2024 | +2.6% | |
| Mar 2024 | +4.7% | |
| Feb 2024 | +0.4% | |
| Jan 2024 | -1.0% | |
| Dec 2023 | +4.0% | |
| Nov 2023 | +2.0% | |
| Oct 2023 | -3.8% | |
| Sep 2023 | +2.5% | |
| Aug 2023 | -2.4% | |
| Jul 2023 | +2.4% | |
| Jun 2023 | +1.3% | |
| May 2023 | -4.9% | |
| Apr 2023 | +3.2% | |
| Mar 2023 | -2.3% | |
| Feb 2023 | +1.7% | |
| Jan 2023 | +4.3% | |
| Dec 2022 | -1.5% | |
| Nov 2022 | +7.0% | |
| Oct 2022 | +2.8% | |
| Sep 2022 | -5.0% | |
| Aug 2022 | -1.1% | |
| Jul 2022 | +3.7% | |
| Jun 2022 | -5.6% | |
| May 2022 | +1.0% | |
| Apr 2022 | +0.7% | |
| Mar 2022 | +1.7% | |
| Feb 2022 | +0.2% | |
| Jan 2022 | +1.4% | |
| Dec 2021 | +4.7% | |
| Nov 2021 | -2.3% | |
| Oct 2021 | +2.3% | |
| Sep 2021 | -0.3% | |
| Aug 2021 | +1.9% | |
| Jul 2021 | +0.3% | |
| Jun 2021 | +0.2% | |
| May 2021 | +1.1% | |
| Apr 2021 | +4.0% | |
| Mar 2021 | +4.1% | |
| Feb 2021 | +1.6% | |
| Jan 2021 | -1.0% | |
| Dec 2020 | +3.5% | |
| Nov 2020 | +12.4% | |
| Oct 2020 | -4.5% | |
| Sep 2020 | -2.4% | |
| Aug 2020 | +1.6% | |
| Jul 2020 | -3.9% | |
| Jun 2020 | +1.6% | |
| May 2020 | +2.9% | |
| Apr 2020 | +4.3% | |
| Mar 2020 | -13.7% | |
| Feb 2020 | -9.0% | |
| Jan 2020 | -3.4% | |
| Dec 2019 | +2.9% | |
| Nov 2019 | +1.7% | |
| Oct 2019 | -1.9% | |
| Sep 2019 | +3.0% | |
| Aug 2019 | -4.1% | |
| Jul 2019 | +2.2% | |
| Jun 2019 | +4.1% | |
| May 2019 | -3.0% | |
| Apr 2019 | +2.5% | |
| Mar 2019 | +3.2% | |
| Feb 2019 | +2.1% | |
| Jan 2019 | +3.5% | |
| Dec 2018 | -3.3% | |
| Nov 2018 | -1.7% | |
| Oct 2018 | -4.8% | |
| Sep 2018 | +1.2% | |
| Aug 2018 | -3.4% | |
| Jul 2018 | +1.5% | |
| Jun 2018 | -0.0% | |
| May 2018 | +2.7% | |
| Apr 2018 | +6.7% | |
| Mar 2018 | -1.9% | |
| Feb 2018 | -3.4% | |
| Jan 2018 | -2.3% | |
| Dec 2017 | +5.4% | |
| Nov 2017 | -1.9% | |
| Oct 2017 | +1.9% | |
| Sep 2017 | -0.6% | |
| Aug 2017 | +1.6% | |
| Jul 2017 | +1.0% | |
| Jun 2017 | -2.4% | |
| May 2017 | +4.8% | |
| Apr 2017 | -1.4% | |
| Mar 2017 | +1.3% | |
| Feb 2017 | +2.9% | |
| Jan 2017 | +0.1% | |
| Dec 2016 | +4.5% | |
| Nov 2016 | -1.6% |
Monthly total return (since Nov 2021)#
FTSE 100 returns by calendar month#
Every month of every year since 2001, one tick per year on a shared scale; the dark bar is the month's average. Total returns, dividends reinvested.
October 2026 so far: +0.50% — 17th of 26 Octobers since 2001 at the last close; the average October returned +1.0%.
| Month | −15%0+15% | Average | Median | Up | Best | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.2% | -0.4% | 50% | +6.5% 2013 | -9.7% 2003 | |
| Feb | +0.7% | +1.7% | 73% | +7.1% 2026 | -9.0% 2020 | |
| Mar | -0.2% | -0.3% | 50% | +6.5% 2010 | -13.7% 2020 | |
| Apr | +2.5% | +2.5% | 81% | +8.9% 2003 | -2.0% 2005 | |
| May | -0.1% | +0.9% | 62% | +4.8% 2017 | -7.9% 2012 | |
| Jun | -1.1% | -0.4% | 38% | +4.9% 2012 | -9.0% 2002 | |
| Jul | +1.3% | +1.8% | 69% | +8.1% 2009 | -8.5% 2002 | |
| Aug | -0.3% | +0.1% | 54% | +6.4% 2009 | -7.4% 2011 | |
| Sep | -1.1% | +0.1% | 50% | +6.1% 2010 | -12.9% 2008 | |
| Oct | +1.0% | +1.9% | 64% | +8.9% 2002 | -11.1% 2008 | |
| Nov | +1.0% | +0.9% | 60% | +12.4% 2020 | -4.8% 2007 | |
| Dec | +1.5% | +2.2% | 72% | +7.2% 2010 | -5.2% 2002 |
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from ISF's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The listing is quoted in GBp (pence sterling); percentage returns need no FX conversion. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is FTSE 100's average monthly return?
- the FTSE 100 (proxied by ISF, dividends reinvested) has averaged about 0.40% per month, positive in roughly 60% of months. The best month was Nov 2020 (+12.4%) and the worst was Mar 2020 (-13.7%).
More on FTSE 100
- Returns by year+10.0%
- Weekly returns+1.0%
- Trailing returns+16.6%
- YTD return+10.0%
- Drawdown from high−2.9%