Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in Australia was reported at 19.3 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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.

Australian Securities Exchange reported 4.57 in Dividend Yield for its fiscal semester ending in December of 2024. Data for Australian Securities Exchange | ASX - Dividend Yield including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last October in 2025.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 9055 points on October 21, 2025, gaining 0.25% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.76% and is up 10.34% 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.

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)

Firms in the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry manage publicly listed trusts, focusing largely on commercial property. These trusts typically trade as stapled securities listed on the ASX. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the industry purchase and manage retail, office, industrial and other types of property. REITs generate rental income by leasing properties to businesses and investment income through developing or selling properties. Rental income generated by REITs is relatively stable, while investment income can fluctuate significantly every year. Despite volatile operating conditions in recent years, industry firms have benefited from growth in the number of businesses and low borrowing costs over the two years through 2021-22, enabling many industry REITs to expand their property portfolios. Nonetheless, aggressive cash rate hikes, particularly during 2022-23, impacted the industry's performance by increasing borrowing costs and constraining expansion efforts. Industry-wide revenue has been growing at an annualised 0.9% over the past five years and is expected to total $20.9 billion in 2024-25, when revenue will rise by an estimated 1.7%. The industry has faced volatile trading conditions in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating significant demand disruptions in key product segments, including retail and office property markets. Industry enterprises have inched downwards in recent years due to acquisition activity among some of the industry's larger firms. Nonetheless, several new REITs have been listed on the ASX over the past few years, supporting growth in industry establishments. REITs are set to benefit from rising demand for commercial property over the coming years. Economic conditions will stabilise, with demand for retail and office property poised to climb. Some industrial companies are set to reshore manufacturing activities or retain more inventory to ensure the reliability of supply chains. This trend will boost demand for industrial property. Rising demand across key property segments will enable REITs to implement rent increases, supporting revenue growth and industry profitability over the period. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualised 3.8% over the five years through 2029-30 to total $25.2 billion.

The yield on Australia 10Y Bond Yield eased to 4.12% on October 21, 2025, marking a 0.02 percentage points decrease from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has fallen by 0.17 points and is 0.31 points lower than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Australia 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.