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S&P/ASX 200
About S&P/ASX 200
The S&P/ASX 200 index covers approximately 80% of Australian equity market capitalisation and is the institutional benchmark for Australian equities. The index is heavily weighted toward financials and mining companies, reflecting Australia's economic reliance on financial services and natural resources.
S&P/ASX 200 Price Chart
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Components
200 largest ASX-listed companies: BHP, Commonwealth Bank, CSL, National Australia Bank, Westpac, ANZ, Fortescue, and Wesfarmers.
Trading Hours
Regular session: 10:00–16:00 AEST (Mon–Fri). Pre-open from 07:00 AEST.
Fact Sheet
Launched in April 2000, replacing the All Ordinaries as the primary benchmark. Free-float market-cap weighted. Reviewed quarterly by S&P Dow Jones.