Australian Agribusiness Group - Agribusiness Australia

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The AAG Agri-Index recorded strong and steady growth from its commencement in October 2000 to June 2008. Over that period $1 invested at the beginning would have been worth $6.24. Despite the AAG Agri-Index having a lack of long-term correlation to the mainstream investments, the AAG Agri-Index has not been immune to the stresses of the world’s stock markets retreating to levels not seen since 2005. This $6.24 return now stands at $2.86.


Last updated 8 December 2009
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AAG Agri-Index vs All Ordinaris 2003 - 2009

In comparison, $1 invested in the All Ords in October 2000 would have been worth $2.06 at its peak in November 2007 while the return would now stand at only $1.42.

All three sub-sectors of the AAG Agri-Index have produced solid performances since October 2000. The diversified and producer sub-sectors have increased 34% and 72% respectively while the standout sub-sector has been the manufacturer which has risen 202%.

The top 5 Increases 2003 - 2009

Code Company Oct 03 Close Nov 09 Close Movement
NUF Nufarm $ 4.730 $ 11.60 +145.2%
ORI Orica $ 11.97 $ 24.98 +108.7%
SHR John Shearer $ 2.200 $ 2.95 +34.1%
FGL Foster's Group $ 4.470 $ 5.62 +25.7%
AAC Australian Agricultural Company $ 1.230 $1.40 +13.8%

The top 5 Decreases 2003 - 2009

Code Company Oct 03 Close Nov 09 Close Movement
CMQ Chemteq $ 5.580 $ 0.083 -98.5%
DSF DSF International Holdings $ 0.470 $ 0.010 -97.9%
OLE Olea Australis Ltd $ 0.105 $ 0.003 -97.1%
GSF GSF Corporation $ 0.140 $ 0.005 -96.4%
AVG Australian Vintage Ltd $ 4.910 $ 0.280 -94.3%