What is the market cap of ASX 200?
It is based on the 200 largest ASX listed stocks, which together account for about 82% (as at March 2017) of Australia’s sharemarket capitalisation. The ASX 200 was started on 31 March 2000 with a value of 3133.3, equal to the value of the All Ordinaries at that date.
What is the total market capitalisation of the ASX?
around A$1.6 trillion
Today, ASX has an average daily turnover of A$4.685 billion and a market capitalisation of around A$1.6 trillion, making it one of the world’s top 15 listed exchange groups.
What is Australia’s biggest company by market cap?
BHP Group
Largest Australian companies by market capitalization
| # | Name | M. Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHP Group 1BHP | $139.34 B |
| 2 | Commonwealth Bank 2CBA.AX | $134.97 B |
| 3 | Transurban 3TCL.AX | $110.31 B |
| 4 | Atlassian 4TEAM | $98.43 B |
What is the average PE ratio of the ASX 200?
22.73
Right now, the ASX 200 Index has an average P/E ratio of 22.73, according to BlackRock.
Can I buy ASX 200 shares?
You can’t directly invest in the ASX 200 because it is an index, rather than a tangible asset like oil or stocks. However, you can get exposure to its price by investing directly in ASX 200 ETFs or individually-listed ASX 200 shares.
Is the ASX a primary or secondary market?
An ASX listing provides secondary market liquidity and greater access to initial and ongoing funding that will enable your company to develop and grow. Listed companies may also be eligible to join key S&P/ASX indices, further enhancing liquidity.
What’s the richest company in Australia?
Commonwealth Bank
2019 Forbes list
| Rank | Forbes 2000 rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | Commonwealth Bank |
| 2 | 101 | Westpac |
| 3 | 109 | BHP |
| 4 | 120 | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group |
Who is the largest employer in Australia?
Wesfarmers Founded as a co-operative in 1914, Wesfarmers Limited has become the largest employer in Australia with more than 220,000 employees.