index

Despite a 20% rise this month, the small resources share price index – the best pricing indicator for the bulk of Australia’s listed resources companies – remains near the level at which it was trading 15 years ago. The seemingly strong return is indicative of leverage near the bottom of... Show More

A caution on the banks. The big four banks account for more than a quarter of the total value of the sharemarket is living proof that they're widely loved by Australian investors. But at existing price levels, and taking into consideration what could be perceived as a heightened risk environment... Show More

S&P DJ is stripping another 16 resources companies out of the small resources share price index. In June 2010, the index contained 99 stocks. Prior to the latest changes which will take effect on 21 March, that number was down to 64 (from a universe of nearly one thousand). Only... Show More