US stock markets mixed on little direction
Drew Meredith, CFP
May 17, 2022
US stock markets looked to be recovering lost ground to start the week, but only the Dow Jones managed to finish that way.
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
3 key investor takeaways from the week
Drew Meredith, CFP
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The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) dropped 1.8% across the week, outperforming US stock markets. Here are my three key investor takeaways.
US stock market report – Dow Jones delivers 7th week of declines
Drew Meredith, CFP
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US stock markets saw a broad-based rally on Friday following comments that the Fed had no intention of increasing rates by 75 basis points.
ASX morning report – PPG & VRT shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
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The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished the week on a high note, gaining 1.9% on the back of an incredible surge in the technology sector.
S&P 500 nears bear market, Coinbase reports
Drew Meredith, CFP
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US stock markets were mixed overnight as the Dow Jones delivered its sixth straight day of losses. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is making headlines.
ASX 200 morning report – CBA, XRO & ORI shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
May 13, 2022
The technology sector all but sunk the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) on Thursday as CommBank (ASX:CBA) and Xero (ASX:XRO) shares were in the news.
US stock markets fall on higher than expected inflation print
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ASX 200 morning report – MFG, LNK & GNC shares in focus
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May 12, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) eked out a small gain on Wednesday as Link (ASX:LNK) and Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares were in the news.
US stock markets mixed, Peloton weakness continues
Drew Meredith, CFP
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US stock markets mixed on little direction
May 17, 2022
US stock markets looked to be recovering lost ground to start the week, but only the Dow Jones managed to finish that way.
3 key investor takeaways from the week
May 16, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) dropped 1.8% across the week, outperforming US stock markets. Here are my three key investor takeaways.
US stock market report – Dow Jones delivers 7th week of declines
May 16, 2022
US stock markets saw a broad-based rally on Friday following comments that the Fed had no intention of increasing rates by 75 basis points.
ASX morning report – PPG & VRT shares in focus
May 16, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished the week on a high note, gaining 1.9% on the back of an incredible surge in the technology sector.
S&P 500 nears bear market, Coinbase reports
May 13, 2022
US stock markets were mixed overnight as the Dow Jones delivered its sixth straight day of losses. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is making headlines.
ASX 200 morning report – CBA, XRO & ORI shares in focus
May 13, 2022
The technology sector all but sunk the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) on Thursday as CommBank (ASX:CBA) and Xero (ASX:XRO) shares were in the news.
US stock markets fall on higher than expected inflation print
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US stock markets were red again as the Dow Jones extended a five-day losing streak, after stronger than expected inflation data was released.
ASX 200 morning report – MFG, LNK & GNC shares in focus
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The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) eked out a small gain on Wednesday as Link (ASX:LNK) and Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares were in the news.
US stock markets mixed, Peloton weakness continues
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US stock markets appeared to reverse a three-day losing streak overnight as Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) shares made headlines.
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