The S&P/ASX 200 index, the most prominent index of stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), lost over one fifth of its value between the end of February and the end of March 2020, owing to the economic impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has since recovered, and surpassed its pre-corona level in April 2021. Despite fluctuations, it reached its highest value in June 2025 at 8542.3 during this period.The S&P/ASX 200 index is considered the benchmark index for the Australian share market and contains the 200 largest companies listed on the ASX.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8998 points on October 27, 2025, losing 0.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.52% and is up 9.44% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 9016 points on October 27, 2025, losing 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.73% and is up 9.67% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Index Time Series for S&P/ASX 200 VIX. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included.

Key information about Australia S&P/ASX 200

• Australia S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,172.4 points in Feb 2025, compared with 8,532.3 points at the previous month end
• Australia Equity Market Index: Month End: ASX: S&P/ASX 200 data is updated monthly, available from May 1992 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 4,604.3 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,532.3 points in Jan 2025 and a record low of 1,428.8 points in Oct 1992

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO) is recognised as the investable benchmark for the Australian equity market, it addresses the needs of investment managers to benchmark against a portfolio characterised by sufficient size and liquidity. The S&P/ASX 200 is comprised of the S&P/ASX 100 plus an additional 100 stocks. It forms the basis for the S&P/ASX 200 Index Future and Options and the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

Prices for Australia Stock Market Index (AU200) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Australia Stock Market Index (AU200) was last updated by Trading Economics this October 27 of 2025.

Index Time Series for Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call Complex ETF. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8788 points on September 26, 2025, gaining 0.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.93%, though it remains 7.01% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Index Time Series for SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Esg ETF. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included. NA

Index Time Series for Multi Units Luxembourg - Lyxor Australia (S&P/ASX 200) UCITS ETF. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included. NA

Prices for Australia Stock Market Index (All Ordinaries Composite) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Australia Stock Market Index (All Ordinaries Composite) was last updated by Trading Economics this October 27 of 2025.

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Will the ASX 200 Index Continue its Ascent?

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Common-Stock Time Series for Ingenia Communities Group. Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) is a leading operator, owner and developer of communities offering quality affordable rental and holiday accommodation focussed on the growing seniors' market in Australia. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, the Group is included in the S&P/ASX 200 and has a market capitalisation of $2 billion. Across Ingenia Lifestyle, Ingenia Gardens, Ingenia Holidays and Ingenia Rental, the Group has 100 communities and is continuing to grow through acquisition and development.

Total-Assets Time Series for Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd. Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of Australia and New Zealand. It invests in value stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. It invests in companies across diversified industries. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a focus on bottom-up research to make its investments. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited was founded in 1928 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.