ASX 200

The ASX 200 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 200 largest and most liquid companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). It serves as a barometer of the overall health and direction of Australia's economy, reflecting the collective value and fluctuations of these major firms. Investors and analysts use the ASX 200 to gauge market trends, facilitate investment decisions, and assess economic sentiment. Essentially, it provides a snapshot of Australia's corporate sector's biggest and most influential companies in one, easy-to-understand metric.