ASX 200 price (AUS200) — live chart
Follow the live Australia 200 (ASX 200) price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves AUS200.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Australia 200 (ASX 200)
The Australia 200, commonly called the ASX 200, is a benchmark for Australian equities, tracking a selection of major companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It is quoted in index points rather than as a share price. For AUS200, the supplied contract size is 1 × index, with point movements valued in Australian dollars.
The index brings together businesses exposed to both Australia's domestic economy and international trade. Banks and resource producers give it a distinctive sensitivity to lending conditions, commodity markets and overseas demand, particularly from China. Its Australian-dollar context also matters: exchange-rate movements can affect exporters' earnings, import costs and the translation of overseas revenue.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, AUS200 is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying shares. Trading is available nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break, and activity is greatest during Sydney hours. CFD outcomes depend on price movements and trading costs; leverage magnifies both gains and losses.
What moves the price
- Reserve Bank of Australia policy and interest-rate expectations
- Australian inflation, employment and economic growth
- Commodity prices and demand from China
- Bank earnings and domestic lending conditions
- Australian-dollar exchange-rate movements
- Global equity sentiment and company earnings
| Symbol | AUS200 |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 × index (AUD per point) |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | Nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break; most active during Sydney hours |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
AUS200 questions
How is AUS200 quoted, and what is its contract size?
AUS200 is quoted in index points. The supplied contract size is 1 × index, with point movements valued in AUD. This distinguishes the index level from an individual share price and identifies the currency used to value its point movements.
When can Australia 200 CFDs be traded?
Australia 200 CFD trading is available nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break. Activity is greatest during Sydney hours, when the Australian share market is open and local company announcements and economic news are being absorbed.
Why do commodity markets influence the ASX 200?
Resource producers within the ASX 200 have earnings linked to commodity prices and export demand. Changes in these conditions can affect their share prices and therefore the index. Demand from China is relevant because of Australia's trade links with that economy.
Does trading AUS200 on Xellion mean owning Australian shares?
No. AUS200 is traded as a CFD on Xellion's MT5 platform, so a position can be long or short without owning the underlying shares. The contract provides exposure to index price movements rather than shareholder ownership. Leverage can magnify losses as well as gains.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure