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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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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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The ASX 200 is still stuck in a rut

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is still stuck in a rut and can't seem to get over the 6,000…

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ASX 200 drops 0.8%, Nearmap (ASX:NEA) sinks

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.8% today. The worst performer in the ASX 200 was the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA)…

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX stocks upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

The ASX 200 is poised to end the week on a backfoot. But the pullback is giving brokers the opportunity…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price facing new competitive pressure

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is the latest to muscle in on Afterpay Ltd's (ASX: APT) turf. Should…

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What I've learned writing for The Motley Fool

Writing for the Motley Fool has been a privilege. Here are the biggest lessons that I have learned that will…

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ASX 200 down 0.95%: Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) CEO exits, Nearmap (ASX:NEA) sinks lower

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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IGO share price surges on potential sale of Tropicana

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is a rare bright spot on the market today as it considers putting…

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Healthcare Shares

Up 9.2% in 1 day, is the Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV) share price a buy?

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price is one to consider buying after jumping 9.2% higher on Thursday.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

Nearmap Ltd IASX:NEA) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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ASX 200 rises 0.5%, gold miners glitter

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen by 0.5% today. Quite a few gold miners did well today as volatility…

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Why the Rio Tinto share price is outperforming its peers

The S&P/ASX 200 surrendered its morning gains as did most of the major miners. But the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:…

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Major ASX 200 Stocks List

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Recent ASX Announcements

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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%