TWSE:2498 8 August 2025

April 16, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT. A £15,000 investment in the FTSE 100 index a decade ago would now be worth about £25,000, reflecting a 67% rise in share prices. The FTSE 100 yield is currently 3.1%, but due to price growth, investors from 10 years ago effectively earn 5.1%, roughly £780 a year in dividends. The FTSE 250, representing smaller firms, gained just 1% in five years, making a £15,000 stake worth around £15,150, with a dividend yield of 3.9% or £585 annually. Individual shares carry greater risk, as seen in B&M European Value Retail, whose share price tumbled 68%, despite a 7.5% dividend. Diversification remains key for UK equity investing, with tracker funds offering a lower-risk approach than individual stocks.