How has the ASX 200 performed in the last 12 months?

The last 12 months have been very kind to investors in Australian equities, with the ASX 200 index returning 24% as the market recovered the sharp falls from March 2020. While the ASX 200's return is market-weighted, a measure of the broad-based gains of Australian shares can be seen in the median return of 25.7% of the ASX 200.

Is this a bad time for the ASX 200 Index?

As most ASX investors would be all too aware of, it's been a horrid time for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and most ASX shares over the past few weeks and months. The ASX 200 saw its 2023 (to date) peak back in February. Back then, all seemed well with the new year, with the ASX 200 hitting a high of 7,567.7 points on 3 February.

What is Australia stock market index (ASX200)?

Market Data Coverage: Australia The main stock market index in Australia (ASX200) increased 111 points or 1.46% since the beginning of 2024, 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 2024.