Less than a month after its listing on the London Stock Exchange, Metlen Energy & Metals deservedly earns a place among the elite of the London Stock Exchange by joining the FTSE 100, the leading index of the British market, which includes the largest listed companies. Joining the FTSE 100 is not just another step towards internationalisation. It marks Metlen's recognition as a player with European weight in the energy, metals and defence sectors. The move paves the way for new investment inflows from international funds and institutional investors, as the world's largest funds and ETFs are necessarily positioned in the index's shares. JP Morgan estimates that the net positive impact from passive funds could exceed $400 million. In addition, stocks in the FTSE 100 have higher trading volumes, hence greater liquidity. This helps the company in future capital raisings, but also helps investors who can get in and out of the stock more...