My 3 key investor takeaways from the week
Drew Meredith, CFP
October 4, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished the week down 2.1% while all three US benchmarks closed lower. Here are my three key 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 markets end week on a high, Merck rallies on COVID treatment
Drew Meredith, CFP
October 4, 2021
US stock markets overcame a turn in sentiment during the week to post another strong day on Friday as Merck (NYSE:MRK) stock made headlines.
ASX 200 morning report – ASX banks & travel shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
October 4, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished Friday and the week down 2.1% as ASX bank shares and ASX travel shares made headlines.
US stock market report – debt ceiling extended, Zoom’s Five9 acquisition called off
Drew Meredith, CFP
October 1, 2021
US stock markets continue to struggle with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling overnight as the quarter came to an end.
ASX 200 delivers best day of 2021 – Z1P, WES & NWS shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
October 1, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished the month on an extremely strong note, closing 1.9% higher. Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares are making headlines.
US stock market report – tech continues to fall, defensives in favour
Drew Meredith, CFP
September 30, 2021
US stock markets appeared to turn the corner overnight, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 finishing higher as the Nasdaq continues to struggle.
ASX 200 morning report – SIQ, APA & ORI shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
September 30, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished 1.1% lower on Wednesday as the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price went nuts on a takeover bid.
US stock market sell-off continues on yield bump
Drew Meredith, CFP
September 29, 2021
It was another rough day for US stock markets as rising bond yields led to a sell-off in highly valued tech stocks like Facebook (NASDAQ:FB).
ASX 200 set to slide – ORG, WAM & PAF shares in focus
Drew Meredith, CFP
September 29, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) fell another 1.5% on Tuesday as a spike in US bond yields put markets into a tailspin.
My 3 key investor takeaways from the week
October 4, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished the week down 2.1% while all three US benchmarks closed lower. Here are my three key takeaways.
US stock markets end week on a high, Merck rallies on COVID treatment
October 4, 2021
US stock markets overcame a turn in sentiment during the week to post another strong day on Friday as Merck (NYSE:MRK) stock made headlines.
ASX 200 morning report – ASX banks & travel shares in focus
October 4, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished Friday and the week down 2.1% as ASX bank shares and ASX travel shares made headlines.
US stock market report – debt ceiling extended, Zoom’s Five9 acquisition called off
October 1, 2021
US stock markets continue to struggle with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling overnight as the quarter came to an end.
ASX 200 delivers best day of 2021 – Z1P, WES & NWS shares in focus
October 1, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished the month on an extremely strong note, closing 1.9% higher. Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares are making headlines.
US stock market report – tech continues to fall, defensives in favour
September 30, 2021
US stock markets appeared to turn the corner overnight, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 finishing higher as the Nasdaq continues to struggle.
ASX 200 morning report – SIQ, APA & ORI shares in focus
September 30, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) finished 1.1% lower on Wednesday as the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price went nuts on a takeover bid.
US stock market sell-off continues on yield bump
September 29, 2021
It was another rough day for US stock markets as rising bond yields led to a sell-off in highly valued tech stocks like Facebook (NASDAQ:FB).
ASX 200 set to slide – ORG, WAM & PAF shares in focus
September 29, 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) fell another 1.5% on Tuesday as a spike in US bond yields put markets into a tailspin.
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