US stock markets weaken as balance sheet reduction begins
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 6, 2022
The Nasdaq delivered its worst session in several weeks, falling 2.3% on Tuesday as selling pressure swept the market.
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
ASX 200 morning report – QAN, IGO & ASX energy shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 6, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished 0.2% higher on Tuesday as Qantas (ASX:QAN) and IGO (ASX:IGO) shares were in the news.
US stock market report – Twitter soars 27% after Elon Musk buys stake
Drew Meredith, CFP
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US stock markets finished higher overnight as Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) shares made headlines after Elon Musk bought a 9.2% stake.
ASX 200 morning report – PPT, PDL & ILU shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 5, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) gained 0.3% on Monday as Perpetual (ASX:PPT) and Pendal (ASX:PDL) shares were in the news.
My 3 key investor takeaways from the week
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 4, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) delivered its third straight week of gains while US stock markets were mixed. Here are my 3 key takeaways.
US stock market report: US-listed Chinese stocks soar
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 4, 2022
A late frenzy of buying turned another losing week into a small gain for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as US-listed Chinese stocks made headlines.
ASX 200 delivers third straight week of gains
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 4, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) continues to defy weakening market sentiment as BHP (ASX:BHP) and energy shares drove the ASX 200 higher on Friday.
Here’s the best and worst performing ASX 200 share in March
Lachlan Buur-Jensen
April 1, 2022
It was a stellar month for the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO), rising 5.71% over March. Here we reveal the best and worst performer.
US stock markets weaken, Baidu added to SEC’s delisting watchlist
Drew Meredith, CFP
April 1, 2022
US stock markets have posted their first negative quarter since the pandemic began as Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) shares made headlines overnight.
US stock markets weaken as balance sheet reduction begins
April 6, 2022
The Nasdaq delivered its worst session in several weeks, falling 2.3% on Tuesday as selling pressure swept the market.
ASX 200 morning report – QAN, IGO & ASX energy shares in focus
April 6, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished 0.2% higher on Tuesday as Qantas (ASX:QAN) and IGO (ASX:IGO) shares were in the news.
US stock market report – Twitter soars 27% after Elon Musk buys stake
April 5, 2022
US stock markets finished higher overnight as Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) shares made headlines after Elon Musk bought a 9.2% stake.
ASX 200 morning report – PPT, PDL & ILU shares in focus
April 5, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) gained 0.3% on Monday as Perpetual (ASX:PPT) and Pendal (ASX:PDL) shares were in the news.
My 3 key investor takeaways from the week
April 4, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) delivered its third straight week of gains while US stock markets were mixed. Here are my 3 key takeaways.
US stock market report: US-listed Chinese stocks soar
April 4, 2022
A late frenzy of buying turned another losing week into a small gain for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as US-listed Chinese stocks made headlines.
ASX 200 delivers third straight week of gains
April 4, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) continues to defy weakening market sentiment as BHP (ASX:BHP) and energy shares drove the ASX 200 higher on Friday.
Here’s the best and worst performing ASX 200 share in March
April 1, 2022
It was a stellar month for the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO), rising 5.71% over March. Here we reveal the best and worst performer.
US stock markets weaken, Baidu added to SEC’s delisting watchlist
April 1, 2022
US stock markets have posted their first negative quarter since the pandemic began as Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) shares made headlines overnight.
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