Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8580 points on July 11, 2025, losing 0.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.18% and is up 7.80% 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 July 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 January 2025 at 8532.3 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 8506 points on June 20, 2025, losing 0.21% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.42% and is up 9.10% 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 June 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)

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 June of 2025.

Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data was reported at 7,993.500 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,694.700 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data is updated monthly, averaging 4,670.650 Point from Mar 1993 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 386 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,363.800 Point in Jan 2025 and a record low of 1,607.900 Point in Apr 1993. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z001: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The S&P/ASX 50 Index (XFL) comprises the 50 largest stocks by market capitalisation in Australia. The constituent companies represent the biggest national and multi-national publicly listed companies in the Australian equity market. The S&P/ASX 50 index places an emphasis on liquidity and investability. The constituents of the index are reviewed quarterly using the previous six months data. The index forms the basis for the SPDR S&P/ASX 50 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).

Stock market index in Australia, June, 2025 The most recent value is 155.31 points as of June 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 151 points. Historically, the average for Australia from January 1960 to June 2025 is 47.28 points. The minimum of 3.4 points was recorded in December 1960, while the maximum of 155.31 points was reached in June 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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 July 13 of 2025.

Between January 2010 and June 2025, the total market capitalization of domestic companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) grew from **** trillion Australian dollars to **** trillion Australian dollars. While the overall trend was upward, the growth curve was far from linear. The two most notable periods of decline were from March to September 2011, and the crash of March 2020 caused by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 300 data was reported at 8,060.900 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,782.100 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 300 data is updated monthly, averaging 4,617.150 Point from May 1992 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 396 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,460.400 Point in Jan 2025 and a record low of 1,419.300 Point in Oct 1992. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 300 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z001: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The S&P/ASX 300 Index (XKO) provides additional depth and coverage to the S&P/ASX 200 whilst maintaining strict liquidity guidelines. It provides up to an additional 100 small-cap stocks to the S&P/ASX 200. The S&P/ASX 300 Index forms the basis for the Vanuard Australian Shares Index 300 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).

Prices for Australia Stock Market Index (AU50) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Australia Stock Market Index (AU50) was last updated by Trading Economics this July 14 of 2025.

Australia ASX Index: Materials data was reported at 16,086.200 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,975.700 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: Materials data is updated monthly, averaging 10,930.100 Point from Apr 2002 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 277 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,490.200 Point in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3,989.600 Point in Sep 2002. Australia ASX Index: Materials data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z001: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The Materials Index (XMJ) encompasses a wide range of commodity-related manufacturing industries. Included in this sector are companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products and related packaging products, and metals, minerals and mining companies, including producers of steel.

Australia: Number of companies listed on the stock exchange: The latest value from 2022 is 1976 companies, a decline from 1977 companies in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 661 companies, based on data from 70 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1975 to 2022 is 1452 companies. The minimum value, 930 companies, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 2013 companies was recorded in 2017.

Australian Securities Exchange reported AUD13.75B in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Australian Securities Exchange | ASX - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

ASX Market Capitalization data was reported at 2,902,032.000 AUD mn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,024,358.000 AUD mn for Feb 2025. ASX Market Capitalization data is updated monthly, averaging 2,902,032.000 AUD mn from Jan 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,129,246.000 AUD mn in Jan 2025 and a record low of 2,793,267.000 AUD mn in Dec 2024. ASX Market Capitalization data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z002: Australian Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization.

Australia: Stock market capitalization w/o top 10 firms, percent of total market cap: The latest value from 2018 is 60.79 percent, a decline from 61 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 44.15 percent, based on data from 41 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1998 to 2018 is 56.97 percent. The minimum value, 50.32 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 65.3 percent was recorded in 2006.

Australia Stocks Traded: Turnover Ratio of Domestic Shares data was reported at 64.880 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.596 % for 2021. Australia Stocks Traded: Turnover Ratio of Domestic Shares data is updated yearly, averaging 54.116 % from Dec 1979 (Median) to 2022, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 122.791 % in 2008 and a record low of 5.149 % in 1979. Australia Stocks Traded: Turnover Ratio of Domestic Shares data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. Turnover ratio is the value of domestic shares traded divided by their market capitalization. The value is annualized by multiplying the monthly average by 12.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Weighted average;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data was reported at 7,694.700 Point in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,007.800 Point for Feb 2025. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data is updated monthly, averaging 4,668.200 Point from Mar 1993 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 385 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,363.800 Point in Jan 2025 and a record low of 1,607.900 Point in Apr 1993. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z001: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The S&P/ASX 50 Index (XFL) comprises the 50 largest stocks by market capitalisation in Australia. The constituent companies represent the biggest national and multi-national publicly listed companies in the Australian equity market. The S&P/ASX 50 index places an emphasis on liquidity and investability. The constituents of the index are reviewed quarterly using the previous six months data. The index forms the basis for the SPDR S&P/ASX 50 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).

The All Ordinaries, comprised of the 500 most important companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), lost nearly 30 percent of its value between the end of January 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 March 2024 at 8,153.7 during this period.The All Ordinaries index is considered a benchmark index for the Australian share market and includes the value of over 95 percent the the shares listed on the ASX. The other main benchmark index for the Australian economy is the S&P ASX 200, which is comprised of the 200 largest companies listed on the ASX.

Australian Securities Exchange reported 26.58 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2024. Data for Australian Securities Exchange | ASX - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.