Since their launch in 2000, the S&P/ASX indices have become a cornerstone of Australia’s financial markets, providing investors with transparent, rules-based benchmarks that reflect the dynamic nature of the economy. Today, the S&P/ASX indices encompass not only equities but also fixed interest, and innovative factor-based and sustainability strategies. As we reflect on a quarter-century of growth and innovation, the S&P/ASX indices continue to set the standard.

Exploring the Expanding S&P/ASX Index Ecosystem

S&P DJI and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) together provide a complete range of Australian market benchmarks.

Since their launch in 2000, the S&P/ASX indices have become a cornerstone of Australia’s financial markets, providing investors with transparent, rules-based benchmarks that reflect the dynamic nature of the economy.
Today the S&P/ASX indices encompass equities, fixed interest, innovative dividend and factor-based, and sustainability strategies.

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Exchange-traded products and market performance

  • ASX-Listed ETFs

    Explore the exchange-traded products available in the Australian market.

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  • Monthly Australia & New Zealand Dashboard

    The latest analysis of market performance in the region.

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  • Daily Global index Dashboard

    Daily analysis of market performance for global indices.

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Active vs. Passive Performance in Australia

The shift to passive investing has been driven in part by the frequent inability of active managers to outperform their benchmark over the past two decades, as shown in the S&P Indices Versus Active (SPIVA®) Scorecard, which measures the performance of actively managed funds against their relevant benchmarks across equities, A‑REITs, and bonds, while our annual Persistence Scorecard provides further evidence of how difficult it is for top‑performing active funds to maintain their leading position over time.

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S&P/ASX Custom Indices

Explore tailored versions of existing S&P/ASX indices built with straightforward, rule-based adjustments such as sector exclusions, size range filters, or different weighting schemes. Sponsored and governed by S&P DJI.

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How indices are built: A technical deep dive with Jason Ye

S&P Dow Jones Indices product manager Jason Ye explains how indices like the S&P 500 and ASX 200 are constructed.
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