Indices measure the movement in value of the market or various sectors of the market. They provide a broad outline as to how the market is performing.
Information about types of indices, index-related products, and GICS is available.
The S&P Dow Jones Indices website provides the following detailed information:
- Understanding indices educational booklet
- S&P/ASX Index methodology, news, commentary and analysis
- S&P/ASX Index descriptions
- S&P/ASX Index data including live values, constituent lists, and index changes
- S&P/ASX monthly accumulation index returns