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All Ordinaries (INDEXASX:XAO) price chart

All Ordinaries (INDEXASX:XAO) index methodology

The All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: AXAO) (INDEXASX: XAO) is one of two popular Australian stock market indices. The All Ords tracks the performance of 500 of the largest shares on the ASX, as measured by market capitalisation. It was established in January 1980. That compares to the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) which tracks just 200 companies.

Important point: the All Ords & ASX 200 are skewed to the largest shares on the market (e.g. the banking and resources sectors), given the focus on market capitalisation, so it’s important to consider how well its long-term performance actually reflects your portfolio’s return.

ETFs to track All Ordinaries (INDEXASX:XAO)

ETF Vanguard ASX: VAS iShares ASX: IOZ SPDR ASX: STW
BetaShares ASX: A200
Provider
Index ASX 300 ASX 200 ASX 200
Solactive Australia 200

All Ordinaries (INDEXASX:XAO) index inclusions

Company

Industry

Resources
Resources
CSL Limited share price ASX CSL Healthcare
Financials
Financials
Financials
Energy
Financials
Consumer Discretionary
Telecommunications

This chart shows performance of the index and S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT), which includes the impact of dividends being reinvested. The three most popular indices for Australian shares are the All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO), S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT), and S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO).

Over the long run, you (the investor) will recieve dividends -- and these are a major part of your return -- so don't disregard them!

All Ordinaries (INDEXASX:XAO) news today

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ASX 200 hit by Australian recession fears, what you need to know

Australian shares or the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) fell 0.6% on Monday despite opening positively, as commodity and energy prices fell across the board. The ASX 200 selloff in energy and materials finished at 5.1 and 4.6 per cent respectively, amid growing concerns about the outlook for the global economy.

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S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) just had its worst week in 2 years, now what?

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) just capped off its worst week since March 2020, falling 1.8 per cent on Friday and dragging the ASX200 down 6.6 per cent for the week. The 6.6 per cent fall in the ASX 200 followed a 4.2 per cent drop in the prior week which now has the index nearing a bear market.

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CRUNCHED: The ASX 200 is down, but it’s not out

On Wednesday, the Australian share market, or S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO), hits its lowest level since 2020. Overnight, however, a firm 0.75% increase in US interest rates allowed the US stock market to bounce 1.5%.

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S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) just had its worst week in 2 years, now what?

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) just capped off its worst week since March 2020, falling 1.8 per cent on Friday and dragging the ASX200 down 6.6 per cent for the week. The 6.6 per cent fall in the ASX 200 followed a 4.2 per cent drop in the prior week which now has the index nearing a bear market.

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