Most Popular ASX Indices details and Latest News

by Ankit Chauhan Digital Marketing Manager

The ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) indices are a set of stock market indices that measure the performance of the Australian stock market. There are several different ASX indices, including:

S&P/ASX 200 Index: This index is comprised of the 200 largest publicly traded companies listed on the ASX, based on market capitalization. It is considered a broad market index, as it represents a significant portion of the Australian stock market.
S&P/ASX 50 Index: This index is comprised of the 50 largest publicly traded companies listed on the ASX, based on market capitalization. It is considered a blue chip index, as it is made up of large, well-established companies with strong financials and steady dividends.
S&P/ASX 300 Index: This index is comprised of the 300 largest publicly traded companies listed on the ASX, based on market capitalization. It is considered a mid-cap index, as it represents a broad range of companies with mid-sized market capitalizations.
S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index: This index is comprised of all publicly traded companies listed on the ASX, based on market capitalization. It is considered a broad market index, as it represents the entire Australian stock market.

The ASX indices are calculated and maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices, a joint venture between S&P Global and the Dow Jones & Company. They are widely followed by investors and are used as benchmarks for the performance of the Australian stock market.