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AUS200
The AUS200 follows the ASX200, a stock market index that tracks the performance of 200 of the most valuable and liquid stocks in Australia. It is considered the benchmark index for the Australian stock market. The index was launched in March 2000 and is maintained by Standard and Poor.
Well-known constituents of the AUS200 index include ANZ Banking Group, BHP Billiton, Blackmores, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Group, Newcrest Mining, Telstra Corporation and Westpac Banking Corp.
CFDs on the AUS200 index are a great way to gain long or short exposure to the Australian stock market over any time frame. This index's volatility can make it a great tool for traders, while dips offer opportunities to long-term investors. It is also a good way to try and profit from the rising and falling demand for commodities.
CFDs or Contracts for Difference are derivatives that allow traders to easily gain long or short exposure to the price movements in various asset classes, including forex, stocks, commodities, and in this case, stock indexes.
AUS200 Historical data
The AUS200 index fell over 55 per cent during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 and 2009. Since then, it has been rising steadily but has yet to reach its all-time high of 6,852. Australia is one of the world’s leading producers of resources like oil and iron ore. The index is closely linked to the global economy and China in particular.
How to trade AUS200 with Eightcap?
With Eightcap you only need one trading account to trade CFDs on the AUS200 index and other asset classes. Eightcap offers clients the MetaTrader 4 and 5 platforms, widely regarded as the most advanced trading platforms in the world. Signing up is easy, and in just a few minutes, you will be ready to start your trading journey.
