The S&P/ASX 200 index covers approximately 80% of Australian equity market capitalisation and is the institutional benchmark for Australian equities. The index is heavily weighted toward financials and mining companies, reflecting Australia's economic reliance on financial services and natural resources.
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200 largest ASX-listed companies: BHP, Commonwealth Bank, CSL, National Australia Bank, Westpac, ANZ, Fortescue, and Wesfarmers.
Regular session: 10:00–16:00 AEST (Mon–Fri). Pre-open from 07:00 AEST.
Launched in April 2000, replacing the All Ordinaries as the primary benchmark. Free-float market-cap weighted. Reviewed quarterly by S&P Dow Jones.