Investing in Australia
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: AUD · Region: Oceania
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
MIC: XASX · Currency: AUD · Timezone: Australia/Sydney
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 10:00–16:00 |
Source: https://www.asx.com.au/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- S&P/ASX 200 (ASX 200) — S&P Dow Jones Indices (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) — https://www.asic.gov.au/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): troy ounce, Gram (g). Typical purity: 9K, 18K, 22K.
Retail gold jewelry commonly ranges from 9K to 18K (22K/24K also sold, especially for South Asian and Middle Eastern communities); Australia has no compulsory hallmarking scheme, but the Gold Corporation Act and industry codes govern fineness marking. (Source: Gold Buyers QLD (industry reference))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- ASX operates a T+2 settlement cycle through the CHESS system, and retail investors typically need a HIN (Holder Identification Number) via a broker. (Source: ASX)
- Superannuation (compulsory retirement savings) is a major channel through which Australians hold listed equities indirectly. (Source: ASIC)
fin·calc tools for Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Australia have?
Australian Securities Exchange
Who regulates investing in Australia?
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)