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Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 9007 points on April 17, 2026, gaining 0.58% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.24% and is up 15.23% 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 April of 2026.

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 ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data was reported at 8,915.700 Point in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,480.300 Point for Jan 2026. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 50 data is updated monthly, averaging 4,480.300 Point from Mar 1993 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 396 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,915.700 Point in Feb 2026 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.Z: 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).

Australia: Stock price volatility, percent: The latest value from 2021 is 21.7 percent, a decline from 22.26 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 20.14 percent, based on data from 87 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1984 to 2021 is 14.91 percent. The minimum value, 7.56 percent, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 34.44 percent was recorded in 1988.

Australia: Stock market return, percent: The latest value from 2021 is 19.3 percent, an increase from -4.48 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 32.21 percent, based on data from 87 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1984 to 2021 is 7.06 percent. The minimum value, -19.19 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 44.99 percent was recorded in 1987.

ASX Index: Financials-x-Property data was reported at 10,361.200 Point in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11,106.100 Point for Feb 2026. ASX Index: Financials-x-Property data is updated monthly, averaging 7,180.600 Point from Apr 2002 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 288 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,106.100 Point in Feb 2026 and a record low of 3,460.100 Point in Feb 2009. ASX Index: Financials-x-Property data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices.

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 April 16 of 2026.

Stock market index in Australia, February, 2026 The most recent value is 163.4 points as of February 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 160.43 points. Historically, the average for Australia from January 1960 to February 2026 is 48.41 points. The minimum of 3.4 points was recorded in December 1960, while the maximum of 163.4 points was reached in February 2026. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Australia: Stock market value traded, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 48.24 percent, a decline from 51.95 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 30.95 percent, based on data from 68 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1975 to 2024 is 45 percent. The minimum value, 0.75 percent, was reached in 1978 while the maximum of 160.61 percent was recorded in 2007.

Key information about Australia S&P/ASX 200

• Australia S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,481.8 points in Mar 2026, compared with 9,198.6 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 Mar 2026, with an average number of 3,780.5 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 9,198.6 points in Feb 2026 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)

ASX Index: All Ordinaries data was reported at 8,683.900 Jan1982=500 in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,435.600 Jan1982=500 for Feb 2026. ASX Index: All Ordinaries data is updated monthly, averaging 4,100.700 Jan1982=500 from Mar 1984 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 505 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,435.600 Jan1982=500 in Feb 2026 and a record low of 654.900 Jan1982=500 in May 1984. ASX Index: All Ordinaries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is Australia's premier market indicator. The index represents the 500 largest companies listed on the ASX. Market capitalisation is the only eligibility requirement of constituents, as liquidity is not considered, with the exception of foreign domiciled companies.

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 April 16 of 2026.

ASX Index: Consumer Discretionary data was reported at 3,365.900 Point in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,693.800 Point for Feb 2026. ASX Index: Consumer Discretionary data is updated monthly, averaging 1,824.200 Point from Apr 2002 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 288 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,594.000 Point in Aug 2025 and a record low of 1,003.600 Point in Feb 2009. ASX Index: Consumer Discretionary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The Consumer Discretionary Index (XDJ) encompasses those industries that tend to be the most sensitive to economic cycles. Its manufacturing segment includes automotive, household durable goods, textiles and apparel and leisure equipment. The services segment includes hotels, restaurants and other leisure facilities, media production and services, and consumer retailing and services.

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.

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 February of 2026.

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: Stock market value traded w/o top 10 firms, % of total value traded: The latest value from 2018 is 67.21 percent, an increase from 66 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 41.83 percent, based on data from 40 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1998 to 2018 is 59.04 percent. The minimum value, 49.5 percent, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 68.89 percent was recorded in 2016.

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 April 16 of 2026.

Australia: Stock market turnover ratio: The latest value from 2024 is 48.66 percent, a decline from 50.19 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 33.89 percent, based on data from 67 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1979 to 2024 is 51.17 percent. The minimum value, 5.15 percent, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 122.79 percent was recorded in 2008.