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About the S&P/ASX200

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is Australia's benchmark share market index. Launched in April 2000, it comprises the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange by float-adjusted market capitalisation. It is one of a number of indices published by S&P Dow Jones on Australian markets (called the S&P/ASX family of indices).

As with all indices, the ASX 200 is measured in points and tracks the combined movements of all 200 shares within the index. Quarterly balances are performed to ensure the shares included in the index meet its eligibility criteria. These rebalances take place in March, June, September and December.

The index is largely dominated by the Financials and Materials sectors. The Financials sector alone makes up almost a third of the index and includes the big four banks such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA). Materials is the second largest sector and includes companies such as BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG).

Investing in the index is simple: investors can buy shares in any ASX 200-listed company through a broker, or buy into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which tracks the index as a whole and is traded like a common share.

Recent ASX200 News

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BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falls despite new option agreement

The BHP share price has fallen 1.8% today despite the company making the positive announcement it has entered into an…

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Crashing gold price could still rally to record high before year-end: Citi

Don’t throw in the towel just yet on gold. While the price of the precious metal is tumbling, at least…

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ASX 200 down 1.2%: Westpac hit with $1.3bn penalty, Brickworks disappoints, tech shares lower

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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The ASX stocks most leveraged to the Victorian economy re-start

The ASX 200 is set to crash but those wanting to hunt for bargains may want to take a look…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.4% higher, numerous shares rise

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 2.4% today, with plenty of ASX shares jumping such as Service Stream Limited…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price is at a new high today

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price is at a new 52-week high today. Here's why this agriculture ASX share…

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Share Gainers

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price and Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price are taking off

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price are rebounding strongly…

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Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price crashes lower after its IPO

The Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) share price has come under pressure after hitting the ASX boards today following its IPO...

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Why have ASX tech founders been unloading shares?

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) founders have been leading insider sales of tech shares over the past few months. Is…

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The biggest mistakes investors are making in today's share markets

The world is changing faster today than at any time since the 1940s. Don't let the rapid changes lead you…

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Why the Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price has rocketed today

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price has rocketed 7.69% this morning after the company released its FY20 results.

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Major ASX 200 Stocks List

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Recent ASX Announcements

An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 18 March 2024, the highest close the ASX has reached is 7,847.0 points, after reaching an intraday high of 7,853.10, both occurring on Friday 8 March 2024.

View an up-to-date chart of the ASX 200 Index here.

Normal trading for the ASX takes place from 10am to 4pm, Sydney time.

As of April 30 2021, there are 200 constituents in the index. However, it's worth noting that the number of companies in the index does vary and, despite the name, does not always amount to exactly 200. On average, the index is rebalanced every quarter by Standard & Poors.

As of April 30, 2021, the top 10 constituents in the ASX 200 by index weight are:

  • Commonwealth Bank Australia, CBA, Financials
  • BHP Group Ltd, BHP, Materials
  • CSL Ltd, CSL, Health Care
  • Westpac Banking Corp, WBC, Financials
  • National Australia Bank Ltd, NAB, Financials
  • ANZ Banking Group, ANZ, Financials
  • Wesfarmers Ltd, WES, Consumer Discretionary
  • Macquarie Group Ltd, MQG, Financials
  • Woolworths Group Ltd, WOW, Consumer Staples
  • Rio Tinto Ltd, RIO, Materials

With a market cap of around A$2.4 trillion (as of April 2021), the ASX is one of the world's top 16 listed exchange groups.

There are more than 2,000 companies listed on the ASX, with more being added regularly. The S&P/ASX 200 index tracks the performance of the largest 200 of those index-eligible companies (by float-adjusted market capitalisation) and is used as a reference point to measure the combined performance of their shares.

You can buy and sell in any of the individual companies listed on the ASX. Generally this will be done through a broker.

As of 30 April, 2021, the ASX 200 sector breakdown (based on GICS® sectors) is as follows:

  • Financials: 30%
  • Materials: 20.6%
  • Health Care: 10%
  • Consumer Discretionary: 7.9%
  • Industrials: 6.9%
  • Real Estate: 6.6%
  • Consumer Staples: 5%
  • Information Technology: 4.2%
  • Communication Services: 4.1%
  • Energy: 3.4%
  • Utilities: 1.3%