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What is the ASX 200 Index?

Read on for information on the ASX 200 index, its historical price performance, analysts’ expectations and ASX 200 predictions from experts. The S&P/ASX 200 Index tracks the performance of the 200 largest companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange ( ASX ).

How has the ASX 200 performed over the past year?

The ASX 200 has climbed 23.7% higher over that period aided by significant monetary and fiscal policy stimulus. Easing coronavirus restrictions in late 2020 have certainly helped. Shares in a broad range of industries including resources, technology and financials have all been on fire in the past year.

What happened to ASX 200 shares in September?

Well, ASX 200 shares and the share market overall has had an extremely rocky September so far. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has lost around 3.3% since the start of spring, including the nasty 1.3% loss we have seen from today's session so far. The ASX 200 has seen gains of more than 4%, and losses of more than 3% during the past 16 days.

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