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S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT) price chart

S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT) index methodology

We think the S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (XNT) index is the best measure of the performance of the Australian share market because it includes both dividends paid and share price growth. It tracks the 200 largest Australian companies, measured by market capitalisation.

Most indices, such as the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO), tracks the performance share prices only — not dividend returns. That’s why the XNT index is a better measure.

ETFs to track S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT)

ETF Vanguard ASX: VAS iShares ASX: IOZ SPDR ASX: STW
BetaShares ASX: A200
Provider
Index ASX 300 ASX 200 ASX 200
Solactive Australia 200

S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT) index inclusions

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CSL Limited share price ASX CSL Healthcare
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Energy
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Consumer Discretionary
Telecommunications

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!

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