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Germany 40

Razor sharp pricing, from multiple Tier 1 Banks, with competitive fixed spreads from as low as 1 point on GER40 and no commissions*. Top tier liquidity, so you can get your commodities trades filled in full with no partial execution or requotes ^99.62% fill rates. Trade the opportunity, 24h pricing on GER40 from Sunday night to Friday night. Start trading GER40 CFDs.

Why is GER40 trading so popular?

Pepperstone offers access to the most popular German Share CFDs on the MetaTrader 5 platform. Trade thematics, momentum and price action of Germany's largest companies including Deutsche Bank, BMW, Allianz and SAP.

Why invest in the GER30?
What causes GER30 price movements?
Who trades the GER30?

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Why trade the GER30 with Pepperstone?

Trade fixed spreads from as lows as 1.2 on GER30 with no commissions*

Benefit from after-hours trading

Access to the major indices around the world

Trade confidently and securely with a broker regulated by ASIC, FCA, DFSA, SCB, BaFin, CySEC and CMA

Industry leading platforms MT4, MT5 and cTrader

Improve your trading strategies with our expert insight, analysis and trade ideas

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It's quick and easy to get started – even with a small deposit. Apply in minutes with our simple application process.

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FAQs

What is the GER30 index?

The DAX (Deutscher Aktien Index) index, which is also known as the Germany 30 or the GER30, is one of the most popular indices in the world. It features 30 of the major German companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Deutsche Börse), including the Adidas Group, BMW, Allianz and many more household names.

An electronic trading system, Xetra, provides the prices used to calculate the DAX index. The DAX is a Free-Float Adjusted Market-Cap Weighted Index.  

When does the GER30 open and close?

The GER30 or the DAX index opens at 8am and closes at 4.30pm (GMT), Monday-Friday. 

Out-of-hours-prices are also calculated by the  Deutsche Börse, which are  4.30pm-9pm (GMT) for late trade and 7am-8am (GMT) for early trade. 

What moves the GER30 index price?

The Germany 30 is influenced by a number of factors relating to Germany's economic performance, including news on the European Union, economic data releases, euro exchange rate fluctuations and earnings reports from companies within the GER30.

Use our economic calendar to prepare for key events and find out about their impact here. If you'd prefer to receive daily updates by email, sign up to the Daily Fix, provided by our Global Head of Research.

What other indices do you offer?

You can trade on the movement of 14 major stock markets around the world including US, Europe, Australia, and Asian indices, without commission. You can find a full list here. 

How can I start trading the GER30 with Pepperstone?

Start trading the GER30 Index today by following these simple steps:

  1. If you're not already a Pepperstone client, open an account here. 
  2. Complete our short application form and fund your account. 
  3. Connect on your preferred trading platform (MT4, MT5 or cTrader).
  4. Select 'GER30' and place your trade. 

^99.62%. Fill rates are based on all trades data between 01/07/2024 and 30/09/2024

**All spreads are generated from data between 01/07/2024 and 31/07/2024

* Other fees and charges may apply, see our PDS for more details

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