My 3 big investor takeaways from the week
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 21, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) and US stock markets delivered their best week in more than a year. Here are my three key investor takeaways.
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.
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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
US stock market report – Amazon closes MGM deal
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 21, 2022
All three US stock markets finished higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq adding 2.1%, the Dow Jones up 0.8% and the S&P 500 gaining 1.2%.
ASX 200 delivers best week in a year
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 21, 2022
Another strong day for the technology and energy sectors supported the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) on Friday to the best week in over a year.
US stock market rebound continues, oil price back above US$100
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 18, 2022
The Federal Reserve-led rally this week has continued into Thursday, with all three US stock markets finishing higher once again.
ASX 200 morning report – TCL, EOS & ALD shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 18, 2022
It was another strong day for the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) as Transurban (ASX:TCL) and Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) shares made headlines.
Here’s why the ASX 200 is jumping for joy today
Lachlan Buur-Jensen
March 17, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) is up 1.44% as the market reacts positively to a 0.25% interest rate rise from the US Federal Reserve.
US stock market report – Fed raises rates, Chinese stocks surge
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 17, 2022
All three US stock markets were stronger overnight with the Nasdaq gaining 3.7% as US-listed Chinese stocks rocketed higher.
ASX 200 morning report – MFG, SUN & ASX travel shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 17, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) gained 1.1% on Wednesday as Magellan (ASX:MFG) and ASX travel shares such as Qantas (ASX:QAN) made headlines.
US stock markets rally as oil enters bear market
Drew Meredith, CFP
March 16, 2022
Global stock markets appeared to be regaining steam after another strong session in the US, supported by a sharp fall in the oil price.
My 3 big investor takeaways from the week
March 21, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) and US stock markets delivered their best week in more than a year. Here are my three key investor takeaways.
US stock market report – Amazon closes MGM deal
March 21, 2022
All three US stock markets finished higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq adding 2.1%, the Dow Jones up 0.8% and the S&P 500 gaining 1.2%.
ASX 200 delivers best week in a year
March 21, 2022
Another strong day for the technology and energy sectors supported the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) on Friday to the best week in over a year.
US stock market rebound continues, oil price back above US$100
March 18, 2022
The Federal Reserve-led rally this week has continued into Thursday, with all three US stock markets finishing higher once again.
ASX 200 morning report – TCL, EOS & ALD shares in focus
March 18, 2022
It was another strong day for the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) as Transurban (ASX:TCL) and Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) shares made headlines.
Here’s why the ASX 200 is jumping for joy today
March 17, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) is up 1.44% as the market reacts positively to a 0.25% interest rate rise from the US Federal Reserve.
US stock market report – Fed raises rates, Chinese stocks surge
March 17, 2022
All three US stock markets were stronger overnight with the Nasdaq gaining 3.7% as US-listed Chinese stocks rocketed higher.
ASX 200 morning report – MFG, SUN & ASX travel shares in focus
March 17, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) gained 1.1% on Wednesday as Magellan (ASX:MFG) and ASX travel shares such as Qantas (ASX:QAN) made headlines.
US stock markets rally as oil enters bear market
March 16, 2022
Global stock markets appeared to be regaining steam after another strong session in the US, supported by a sharp fall in the oil price.
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