Constituents
The companies in the index (since 2013) [1] [2] are:
| Foundation | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Operator | BBC |
| Trading symbol | BBC30 |
| Constituents | 30 |
| Weighting method | Modified Market Cap Weighted |
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk |
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The companies in the index (since 2013) [1] [2] are:
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