What is the ASX 100?
The ASX 100 List highlights the 100 largest companies on the ASX by market capitalisation. It expands beyond the top 50 to include major mid-cap firms, covering approximately 73% of total Australian market capitalisation.
ASX 100 List
The 100 largest companies by market capitalisation (includes ETFs & LICs) and not S&P constituents.
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| A2M | The a2 Milk Company Ltd |
| AFI | Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd |
| AGL | AGL Energy Ltd |
| AIA | Auckland International Airport Ltd |
| ALD | Ampol Ltd |
| ALL | Aristocrat Leisure Ltd |
| ALQ | Als Ltd |
| ALX | Atlas Arteria |
| AMC | Amcor Plc |
| ANN | Ansell Ltd |
| ANZ | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd |
| APA | APA Group |
| APT | Afterpay Ltd |
| ARG | Argo Investments Ltd |
| AST | Ausnet Services Ltd |
| ASX | ASX Ltd |
| AWC | Alumina Ltd |
| AZJ | Aurizon Holdings Ltd |
| BEN | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd |
| BHP | BHP Group Ltd |
| BLD | Boral Ltd |
| BOQ | Bank of Queensland Ltd |
| BSL | Bluescope Steel Ltd |
| BXB | Brambles Ltd |
| CBA | Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
| CCL | Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd |
| CHC | Charter Hall Group |
| CIM | Cimic Group Ltd |
| COH | Cochlear Ltd |
| COL | Coles Group Ltd |
| CPU | Computershare Ltd |
| CSL | CSL Ltd |
| CWN | Crown Resorts Ltd |
| CWY | Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd |
| DMP | Domino’s PIZZA Enterprises Ltd |
| DXS | Dexus |
| EVN | Evolution Mining Ltd |
| FBU | Fletcher Building Ltd |
| FMG | Fortescue Metals Group Ltd |
| FPH | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd |
| GMG | Goodman Group |
| GPT | GPT Group |
| HVN | Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd |
| IAG | Insurance Australia Group Ltd |
| IEL | Idp Education Ltd |
| IGO | IGO Ltd |
| IPL | Incitec Pivot Ltd |
| JBH | JB Hi-Fi Ltd |
| JHX | James Hardie Industries Plc |
| LLC | Lendlease Group |
| MCY | Mercury NZ Ltd |
| MEZ | Meridian Energy Ltd |
| MFG | Magellan Financial Group Ltd |
| MGOC | Magellan Global Fund (Open Class) (Managed Fund) |
| MGR | Mirvac Group |
| MIN | Mineral Resources Ltd |
| MPL | Medibank Private Ltd |
| MQG | Macquarie Group Ltd |
| NAB | National Australia Bank Ltd |
| NCM | Newcrest Mining Ltd |
| NST | Northern Star Resources Ltd |
| NXT | NEXTDC Ltd |
| ORG | Origin Energy Ltd |
| ORI | Orica Ltd |
| OSH | Oil Search Ltd |
| OZL | OZ Minerals Ltd |
| PMGOLD | Gold |
| QAN | Qantas Airways Ltd |
| QBE | QBE Insurance Group Ltd |
| QUB | QUBE Holdings Ltd |
| REA | REA Group Ltd |
| REH | Reece Ltd |
| RHC | Ramsay Health Care Ltd |
| RIO | RIO Tinto Ltd |
| RMD | Resmed Inc |
| S32 | SOUTH32 Ltd |
| SCG | Scentre Group |
| SEK | Seek Ltd |
| SGP | Stockland |
| SHL | Sonic Healthcare Ltd |
| SOL | Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Ltd |
| SPK | Spark New Zealand Ltd |
| STO | Santos Ltd |
| SUN | Suncorp Group Ltd |
| SVW | Seven Group Holdings Ltd |
| SYD | Sydney Airport |
| TAH | Tabcorp Holdings Ltd |
| TCL | Transurban Group |
| TLS | Telstra Corporation Ltd |
| TPG | TPG Telecom Ltd |
| TWE | Treasury Wine Estates Ltd |
| VAS | Vanguard Australian Shares INDEX ETF |
| VCX | Vicinity Centres |
| WBC | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| WES | Wesfarmers Ltd |
| WOR | Worley Ltd |
| WOW | Woolworths Group Ltd |
| WPL | Woodside Petroleum Ltd |
| WTC | Wisetech Global Ltd |
| XRO | Xero Ltd |
Index Snapshot
- Name: S&P/ASX 100 (XTO)
- Coverage: Large & mid cap equities
- Sector Representation: All 11 GICS sectors represented, with Financials and Materials dominating.
Why the ASX 100 Matters
- 📊 Broad Market Insight: Includes more companies than the ASX 50, offering a wider view of Australia’s market.
- 📚 Diversification: More sectors and business models increase diversification potential.
- 📈 Investor Benchmark: Useful as a comparative tool for portfolio performance.
Frequently Asked Questions – ASX 100
Q: Does the ASX 100 include the ASX 50?
A: Yes, it contains the ASX 50 companies plus the next 50 largest by market cap.
Q: Is there an ETF for ASX 100?
A: Some funds aim to mimic ASX 100 performance, though options may be limited or carry tracking differences.
🟩 ASX 200 List — Australia’s Main Market Benchmark
What is the ASX 200?
The ASX 200 List identifies the top 200 companies listed on the ASX ranked by market capitalisation. The underlying index — the S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) — is Australia’s flagship benchmark, widely used by investors to track the performance of Australian equities.
- Benchmark Status: Primary index used by fund managers and investors globally.
- Coverage: Accounts for ~82%+ of the ASX’s total market value.
Key Features
- 📊 Market Leader Representation: Includes both large and mid-cap companies.
- 📈 Diversified Exposure: Covers all major sectors.
- 📊 Investable via ETFs: Products like BetaShares Australia 200 (A200), iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 (IOZ) and SPDR S&P/ASX 200 (STW) track performance.
Frequently Asked Questions – ASX 200
Q: Why is the ASX 200 important?
A: It’s the main benchmark for the Australian share market and used to measure performance.
Q: Does the list include international ETFs?
A: Some ETFs included in raw market lists, but index constituents for the formal ASX 200 exclude ETFs and LICs.
Disclaimer
Information here is provided for educational purposes and isn’t financial or investment advice. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.