Where Can I Find Annual Returns for the All Ords and ASX 200?

The All Ordinaries Index (AOI, also called the 'All Ords') is the oldest shares index in Australia, which is composed of nearly all common shares listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The S&P/ASX 200 index is a market index of stocks listed on the ASX from Standard & Poor's. The S&P/ASX 200 started on 31 March 2000.

Annual returns on the All Ords and ASX 200 paint a picture of trends and are helpful for determining stock movements. Charting softwares are helpful tools that can generate annual reports from raw data and provide comprehensive indicators, usually for a fee. Free charts are also available on the web. These charts can be customised to show bar, line or candle views. You can also filter the results to show different time periods.

Here are links to free websites with annual reports for the All Ords and ASX 200:

• Yahoo Finance
• Standard and Poor's