The S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is an Australian stock market index, created and maintained by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). It tracks the value of the 200 largest public companies ranked by their market capitalisation, adjusted for the shares that are actually available on the market. The S&P/ASX 200 will increase if enough companies see their share prices rise, and fall when they are sold down.
If you’re studying the stock market’s return over time, don’t forget about dividends. The XJO index does NOT include dividends paid by companies. If you want a more complete picture of the performance of Australian shares, use the S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return Index (INDEXASX: XNT) index.
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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).
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished down +1.28% to 6943.40.
It was relatively quiet on the ASX on Monday with traders eyeing the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest interest-rate decision, to be announced today (and a public holiday in most states dampening activity further).
There are some wonderful exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available for Aussies to buy for diversification and long-term returns.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished up +0.34% to 7048.60.
Eight of the markets 11 sectors finished weaker, after retail sales grew at just 0.2 per cent in August, following an 0.5% increase in July. This is likely to ensure interest rates remain on hold. Consumer facing businesses Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) fell 1.9% and 0.8%.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished down -0.078% to 7024.80.
The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price is down around 15% since the start of the year. Is the BOQ share price top value?
There is no ‘right answer’ when it comes to choosing whether to be an investor or trader. Investing typically requires less time, effort and has lower fees and costs than trading.
The tech sector fell 1% and healthcare 0.7% as bond yields continue to increase around the world and place pressure on long-term growth companies.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished down +1.28% to 6943.40.
It was relatively quiet on the ASX on Monday with traders eyeing the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest interest-rate decision, to be announced today (and a public holiday in most states dampening activity further).
There are some wonderful exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available for Aussies to buy for diversification and long-term returns.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished up +0.34% to 7048.60.
Eight of the markets 11 sectors finished weaker, after retail sales grew at just 0.2 per cent in August, following an 0.5% increase in July. This is likely to ensure interest rates remain on hold. Consumer facing businesses Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) fell 1.9% and 0.8%.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished down -0.078% to 7024.80.
The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price is down around 15% since the start of the year. Is the BOQ share price top value?
There is no ‘right answer’ when it comes to choosing whether to be an investor or trader. Investing typically requires less time, effort and has lower fees and costs than trading.
The tech sector fell 1% and healthcare 0.7% as bond yields continue to increase around the world and place pressure on long-term growth companies.
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