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ASX 50
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The benchmark S&P/ASX 50 (XFL) is Australia’s highly prominent large-cap equity index. It represents the top 50 largest stocks by float-adjusted market capitalisation, listed and trading on the exchange. The market cap cut-off usually is approximately AU$5 billion. Stocks listed on this index are regarded to be one of the most liquid ones available on the ASX with an emphasis on investability. The companies in this index demonstrate the largest national and multi-national publicly listed companies in the Australian equity market. The index offers good diversification relative to other indices. As of April 2021, stocks pertaining to all 11 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Sectors are available on the index. The financial and material sector owns almost half of the S&P/ASX 50, followed by healthcare and real estate sector. The constituents of the index are subject to change, depending on the quarterly rebalancing by the index operator (S&P).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the ASX 50?
The ASX 50 is an index of the 50 largest companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange by market capitalisation. -
How often is the ASX 50 updated?
The ASX 50 is reviewed quarterly to reflect changes in company rankings. -
What types of companies are in the ASX 50?
It includes leading firms across sectors like banking, mining, healthcare, and telecommunications. -
Where can I view the live ASX 50 index?
You can view live updates of the ASX 50 on financial websites and the ASX platform. -
Is the ASX 50 part of a larger index group?
Yes, it is a subset of the S&P/ASX 200 and the broader All Ordinaries index. -
How is the ASX 50 calculated?
The index is weighted by free-float market capitalisation. -
Does the ASX 50 include international companies?
It includes companies listed on the ASX, some of which operate globally. -
Why is the ASX 50 important?
It serves as a performance benchmark for Australia's top listed companies. -
Is the ASX 50 index affected by global markets?
Yes, external economic factors can influence the performance of companies in the index. -
Can companies move in and out of the ASX 50?
Yes, companies are added or removed based on changes in market capitalisation.