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0.8287
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0.9013
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0.6215
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0.9399
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Technical Overview

Germany DAX40 Market Analysis

HowToTrade.com provides our readers with a daily market analysis for the DAX40 index, including the latest news, DAX40 price, updates, and price forecasts from our trading experts.

How to Trade the DAX40

The DAX 40 is Germany’s stock index that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. As the leading index of the largest economy in Europe, the DAX 40 is one of the most watched and traded indices worldwide and is often used as a barometer for Germany and Europe’s economic growth. Some of the most well-known stocks listed on the GER40 include SAP, Adidas, Siemens, Allianz, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, BMW, and Deutsche Borse.

Like all global stock indices, trading the DAX 40 can only be done through derivative instruments, which are basically financial contracts linked to the value of the GER40 index. These include futures and options, ETFs, and CFDs.

Follow these steps to start trading DAX40 CFDs:

  1. 1. Open a forex trading account with SwitchMarkets, our partner broker
  2. 2. Open an account with a VPS service provider to protect your trading account from internet disconnections and slippages.
  3. 3. Choose the ideal position size and leverage ratio that suits your trading style
  4. 4. Utilize your trading strategy to identify entry and exit opportunities
  5. 5. Open your first trade by clicking on buy or sell
  6. 6. Consider risk management tools such as a risk-reward ratio, stop loss, and take profit
  7. 7. Monitor your trade and close your position when getting a signal from your preferred trading strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest way to trade the DAX40 Index?

The easiest way to get exposure to the DAX40 index is through a CFD trading account. The reasons for that include the low trading costs, high leverage ratio of 30:1, and the ability to go long and short without having to meet strict margin requirements.

How many companies are on DAX?

In September 2021, the Deutsche Boerse increased the index holdings from 30 to 40 companies. Ironically, many still use the DAX 30 as the index name, however, since 2021, the DAX 30 became DAX40.

What is the forecast for DAX 40?

As of June 2024, the DAX 40 is trading near its all-time high, around 18,650. The German index has a YTD of slightly over 11% and a 1-Year return of nearly 17%. Looking ahead into the second half of 2024, the DAX 40 uptrend is expected to continue, although modestly.

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