DAX Live priceWhat is DAX 40
The DAX tracks 40 of the largest companies in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy. It is the main benchmark for German equities.
It is heavy on industrial, automotive, chemical and financial names, many of them global exporters, so it is sensitive to world trade and the strength of the euro.
The DAX is one of the most traded indices in Europe and a key read on the health of German and wider European industry.
- Region
- Germany
- Tracks
- 40 large German companies
- Weighting
- Market-cap
- Hours
- Frankfurt session, Mon-Fri
- Type
- Equity index
Live price and key figures
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What moves DAX 40
Global exporters
Many members are exporters, so world trade matters.
The euro
A weaker euro can help its export-heavy members.
ECB and rates
European Central Bank policy moves the market.
Industry and autos
Its industrial and car names react to the global cycle.
How to trade it on Chasse
You never place an order. Deploy a Chasse strategy and it trades this market for you, automatically, with a stop-loss and take-profit on every position. Which strategies you can run depends on your tier.
Live market data. Chasse is currently a simulated demo; trading results shown elsewhere are illustrative and not guaranteed.
DAX 40, answered
What is the DAX?
An index of 40 of the largest German companies, the main benchmark for German equities.
What moves the DAX?
Global trade and exporters, the euro, ECB policy, and the industrial cycle.
Can I trade the DAX on Chasse?
Yes, the DAX is among the indices our strategies trade automatically. Chasse is currently a simulated demo.
When does it trade?
It follows the Frankfurt session, roughly 9:00 to 17:30 Central European time on weekdays.
How much do I need to start?
From $100. Indices sit alongside the other markets our strategies trade across the tiers.
