ASX 200 Index continues its winning streak on gains in miners and energy stocks. Citi attributes a portion of the imbalances in iron ore prices to non-traditional sources of supply. Australian stock market is set to experience a dividend week, during which a staggering $18.8 billion will be distributed to shareholders. This surge is driven by gains in miners and energy stocks. Concurrently, the A-VIX exhibits a notable rise today, climbing 2.35% to 11.14.
Australian Stock Market FAQs Which are the main stock market indexes in Australia? Stock markets in Australia are managed by the Australian Securities Exchange , headquartered in Sydney. The main indices are the S&P/ASX 200 and the S&P/ASX 300, which track the performance of the 200 and 300 largest stocks by market capitalization listed on the exchange, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 was launched in April 2000, and it is rebalanced every quarter.