Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a top ASX 200 share buy
Jaz Harrison
August 11, 2022
The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has fallen in 2022. I think that’s one factor of why it’s a top buy.
S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) price chart
share price: (end of day)
This chart shows performance of the index and S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT), which includes the impact of dividends being reinvested. The three most popular indices for Australian shares are the All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO), S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return (INDEXASX: XNT), and S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO).
S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) index methodology
The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is an Australian stock market index, created and maintained by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). It tracks the value of the 200 largest public companies ranked by their market capitalisation, adjusted for the shares that are actually available on the market. The S&P/ASX 200 will increase if enough companies see their share prices rise, and fall when they are sold down.
If you’re studying the stock market’s return over time, don’t forget about dividends. The XJO index does NOT include dividends paid by companies. If you want a more complete picture of the performance of Australian shares, use the S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Return Index (INDEXASX: XNT) index.
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6-month share price return (price only)
Today's S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) share price analysis & news
FY22 result: Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price drops 4%
Jaz Harrison
August 8, 2022
The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is down 4% after the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) insurer announced its FY22 result.
BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in focus after play for Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL)
Jaz Harrison
August 8, 2022
The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is under the microscope after trying to acquire OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL).
RBA rate rises but S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) pushes higher
Drew Meredith
August 3, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (NDEXASX:XJO) price bounced on Tuesday, with the All Ordinaries (ASX:XAO) price also overcoming RBA interest rate rises. CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares popped.
Inflation soars to 6.1%..so why are ASX 200 (XJO) shares up?
Jaz Harrison
July 27, 2022
Australia’s latest inflation number is in. It was was 6.1%. But, strangely, collectively S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares went up. Why?
US stock market report – Alphabet misses earnings, Shopify shares crunched
Drew Meredith
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US stock markets will offer a negative lead for the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) today as all three benchmarks finished lower overnight.
ASX 200 morning report – ORG & MYR shares in focus
Drew Meredith
July 27, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) delivered another positive day on Tuesday despite growing recession concerns as Myer shares made headlines.
Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price on watch after FY22 update
Jaz Harrison
July 25, 2022
The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price is in focus after the ASX healthcare share gave an update about FY22.
Why I think this ASX 200 (XJO) mining share is a buy
Jaz Harrison
July 23, 2022
It looks like a good time to buy shares of one of the largest S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) mining shares at today’s Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price.
Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a top ASX 200 share buy
August 11, 2022
The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has fallen in 2022. I think that’s one factor of why it’s a top buy.
FY22 result: Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price drops 4%
August 8, 2022
The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is down 4% after the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) insurer announced its FY22 result.
BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in focus after play for Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL)
August 8, 2022
The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is under the microscope after trying to acquire OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL).
RBA rate rises but S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) pushes higher
August 3, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (NDEXASX:XJO) price bounced on Tuesday, with the All Ordinaries (ASX:XAO) price also overcoming RBA interest rate rises. CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares popped.
Inflation soars to 6.1%..so why are ASX 200 (XJO) shares up?
July 27, 2022
Australia’s latest inflation number is in. It was was 6.1%. But, strangely, collectively S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares went up. Why?
US stock market report – Alphabet misses earnings, Shopify shares crunched
July 27, 2022
US stock markets will offer a negative lead for the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) today as all three benchmarks finished lower overnight.
ASX 200 morning report – ORG & MYR shares in focus
July 27, 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) delivered another positive day on Tuesday despite growing recession concerns as Myer shares made headlines.
Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price on watch after FY22 update
July 25, 2022
The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price is in focus after the ASX healthcare share gave an update about FY22.
Why I think this ASX 200 (XJO) mining share is a buy
July 23, 2022
It looks like a good time to buy shares of one of the largest S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) mining shares at today’s Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price.
