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German DAX
The primary German stock index, tracking the performance of the 40 largest publicly traded German companies.
In plain words
The central benchmark index for the German equity market, similar to the S&P 500 in the US.
What it means for traders
An important European benchmark index for investors and derivatives traders.
Common pitfalls
Heavy weighting of certain sectors like automotive and industrials can skew the index.
Related terms
CDAX (Composite DAX) · DAX 50 ESG · DAX Future (FDAX) · EU ETS Carbon Allowances (EUA) · MDAX · TecDAX · TTF Gas Benchmark
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