US interest rate raised 0.75%…ASX shares up. What gives?
Jaz Harrison
June 16, 2022
The ASX share market is up today, after gains on the US share market. That comes after the US interest rate increased another 0.75%.
S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) price chart
S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) index methodology
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.
ETFs to track S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO)
S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) index inclusions
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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).
Over the long run, you (the investor) will recieve dividends -- and these are a major part of your return -- so don't disregard them!
S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) news today
CRUNCHED: The ASX 200 is down, but it’s not out
Drew Meredith, CFP
June 16, 2022
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%.
ASX 200 market crash? Yeah, nah. Not so fast.
Owen Raszkiewicz
June 15, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) took a bath on Tuesday, following US markets overnight. Today, Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 is tracking 0.4% lower.
CBA share price leads All Ords (XAO) lower
Drew Meredith, CFP
June 10, 2022
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price and ASX bank shares have been weighing on the market, or All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO).
All Ords (XAO) price smacked by rates, ZIP share price dumped
Drew Meredith, CFP
June 8, 2022
The All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) and S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) were on hold ahead of the RBA’s latest board meeting and interest rate decision. Elsewhere the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) share price was dumped by investors.
3 key investor takeaways from the week
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June 6, 2022
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June 6, 2022
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ASX 200 posts another positive week, ASX iron ore shares rally
Drew Meredith, CFP
June 6, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) finished the week on another positive note as ASX iron ore shares like BHP (ASX:BHP) made headlines.
ASX 200 morning report: Origin (ORE) jumps, Wesfarmers sees weakness ahead
Drew Meredith, CFP
June 3, 2022
The Australian share market, otherwise known as S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) or All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO), continued on a downward trend on Wednesday, to open the month of June by falling 0.8 per cent.
US interest rate raised 0.75%…ASX shares up. What gives?
June 16, 2022
The ASX share market is up today, after gains on the US share market. That comes after the US interest rate increased another 0.75%.
CRUNCHED: The ASX 200 is down, but it’s not out
June 16, 2022
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%.
ASX 200 market crash? Yeah, nah. Not so fast.
June 15, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) took a bath on Tuesday, following US markets overnight. Today, Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 is tracking 0.4% lower.
CBA share price leads All Ords (XAO) lower
June 10, 2022
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price and ASX bank shares have been weighing on the market, or All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO).
All Ords (XAO) price smacked by rates, ZIP share price dumped
June 8, 2022
The All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) and S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) were on hold ahead of the RBA’s latest board meeting and interest rate decision. Elsewhere the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) share price was dumped by investors.
3 key investor takeaways from the week
June 6, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) delivered another positive week while US stock markets finished in the red. Here are my key takeaways.
US stock market report – Tesla (TSLA) drops on staff cuts
June 6, 2022
US stock markets couldn’t keep the positive streak going beyond one week as Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares made headlines on Friday.
ASX 200 posts another positive week, ASX iron ore shares rally
June 6, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) finished the week on another positive note as ASX iron ore shares like BHP (ASX:BHP) made headlines.
ASX 200 morning report: Origin (ORE) jumps, Wesfarmers sees weakness ahead
June 3, 2022
The Australian share market, otherwise known as S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) or All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO), continued on a downward trend on Wednesday, to open the month of June by falling 0.8 per cent.
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