Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8987 points on October 3, 2025, gaining 0.46% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.82% and is up 10.27% 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.

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, rose to 8963 points on October 3, 2025, gaining 0.19% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.54% and is up 9.97% 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)

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.

During the firs quarter of 2025, the average daily trade value on the Australian equity market amounted to 8.5 billion Australian dollars. The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has experienced significant growth and volatility in recent years, with daily trading values reaching unprecedented levels. In the first quarter of 2020, the average value of daily trades surged to over *** billion Australian dollars, a substantial increase from the previous quarter's *** billion. This spike, likely triggered by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, marked a turning point in market activity that persisted well beyond the initial shock.

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.

Australian Securities Exchange is Australia's primary securities exchange and is one of the largest listed exchange groups by market capitalization.

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Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 20 data was reported at 4,566.000 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,397.200 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 20 data is updated monthly, averaging 2,772.900 Point from Mar 1993 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 386 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,790.200 Point in Jan 2025 and a record low of 894.500 Point in Apr 1993. Australia ASX Index: S&P/ASX 20 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 20 Index (XTL) is comprised of the 20 largest stocks by market capitalisation in Australia, emphasising liquidity and investability. It is the narrowest index of the S&P Australian index family.

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 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).

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).

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.

Key information about Australia Market Capitalization

• Australia Market Capitalization accounted for 1,878.429 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 1,953.275 USD bn in the previous month
• Australia Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,088.660 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 46.183 USD bn in Feb 1985

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Australian Securities Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization prior to January 2024 includes only domestically listed companies.

In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

Australia ASX Index: Health Care data was reported at 41,403.700 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 40,528.700 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: Health Care data is updated monthly, averaging 14,192.400 Point from Apr 2002 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 277 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47,852.600 Point in Aug 2021 and a record low of 2,961.600 Point in May 2003. Australia ASX Index: Health Care 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 Health Care Index (XHJ) encompasses two main industry groups. The first includes companies who manufacture health care equipment and supplies or provide health care related services, and owners and operators of health care products, providers of basic health-care services, and owners and operators of health care facilities and organisations. The second group includes companies primarily involved in the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products.

Australia ASX Index: Financials data was reported at 8,789.600 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,323.700 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: Financials data is updated monthly, averaging 5,831.200 Point from Apr 2002 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 277 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,141.500 Point in Jan 2025 and a record low of 3,044.900 Point in Feb 2009. Australia ASX Index: Financials 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 Financial Index (XFJ) contains companies involved in activities such as banking, mortgage finance, consumer finance, specialised finance, investment banking and brokerage, asset management and custody, corporate lending, insurance, and financial investment, and real estate, including REITs.

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 October 3 of 2025.

In June 2025, the All Ordinaries comprised of the 500 most important companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) reached its second-highest value throughout the period considered, standing at 8,773. 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.