How do you invest in the ASX 200 Index?

Investing in the index is simple: investors can buy shares in any ASX 200-listed company through a broker, or buy into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which tracks the index as a whole and is traded like a common share. Why is the ASX 200 eerily quiet today? What is the highest the ASX 200 has ever been?

What is the S&P/ASX 200 Index?

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is Australia's benchmark share market index. Launched in April 2000, it comprises the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange by float-adjusted market capitalisation. It is one of a number of indices published by S&P Dow Jones on Australian markets (called the S&P/ASX family of indices).

What is the highest close on the ASX 200?

As of 18 March 2024, the highest close the ASX has reached is 7,847.0 points, after reaching an intraday high of 7,853.10, both occurring on Friday 8 March 2024. View an up-to-date chart of the ASX 200 Index here. What are the ASX's trading hours? How many companies are in the ASX 200? What are the biggest companies on the ASX 200?