German Stocks – DAX 40 and Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Prices and Analysis
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Deutsche Börse / Xetra) is Germany's national securities exchange and one of Europe's most significant. The DAX 40 index tracks the performance of the 40 largest German listed companies. Germany is particularly strong in automotive, chemicals, technology and finance sectors.
On this page you will find the most important German stock exchange shares, the most popular companies and high dividend yield stocks. Prices are delayed by 15 minutes.
German stock exchange shares
Shares from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra). Prices are delayed by 15 minutes. German stocks are quoted in euros (EUR).
| # | Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAPSAP SE I | €148.90 | +0.03% |
| 2 | SIESIEMENS AG N | €213.35 | -0.93% |
| 3 | ALVAllianz SE v | €367.90 | +0.05% |
| 4 | MBGMercedes-Benz Group AG N | €52.71 | -0.32% |
| 5 | BMWBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG S | €79.24 | +0.28% |
| 6 | BAYNBayer AG N | €39.70 | -1.06% |
| 7 | DTEDEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG N | €30.77 | -3.36% |
| 8 | BASBASF SE N | €50.94 | +0.00% |
| 9 | ADSadidas AG N | €134.90 | -1.46% |
| 10 | VOW3VOLKSWAGEN AG V | €87.30 | -1.36% |
Most followed German stocks
The most internationally followed companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
DAX 40 — Germany's top 40
The DAX 40 is an index of the 40 largest companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is the most important single equity index in Germany and the entire eurozone. In 2021 the index was expanded from 30 to 40 companies.
SAP SE I
€148.90
+0.03%
SIEMENS AG N
€213.35
-0.93%
Allianz SE v
€367.90
+0.05%
Mercedes-Benz Group AG N
€52.71
-0.32%
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG S
€79.24
+0.28%
Bayer AG N
€39.70
-1.06%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG N
€30.77
-3.36%
BASF SE N
€50.94
+0.00%
adidas AG N
€134.90
-1.46%
VOLKSWAGEN AG V
€87.30
-1.36%
German stock exchange dividend companies
German companies have a strong tradition of paying dividends. The automotive industry, finance and chemicals in particular offer competitive dividend yields.
Allianz SE v
€367.90
+0.05%
Bayer AG N
€39.70
-1.06%
BASF SE N
€50.94
+0.00%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG N
€30.77
-3.36%
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG S
€79.24
+0.28%
Mercedes-Benz Group AG N
€52.71
-0.32%
Largest German listed companies
The largest Frankfurt Stock Exchange companies by market capitalisation.
Sectors on the German stock exchange
The German stock exchange is particularly strong in automotive, chemicals and technology.
Frankfurt Stock Exchange characteristics
The eurozone's largest market
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the largest equity marketplace in the eurozone. DAX 40 companies account for a significant share of the total market capitalisation of European exchanges. SAP is one of Europe's largest technology companies.
Automotive industry cluster
Germany is the world's most significant automotive manufacturing country. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are among the largest DAX 40 companies. The transition to electric vehicles has strongly affected the valuations of all three companies.
No currency risk for euro-based investors
German stocks are quoted in euros, so Finnish investors face no direct currency risk — unlike investing in Sweden, Norway, the UK or the United States.
Frequently asked questions about the German stock exchange
How do I identify a German stock exchange share?
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) shares have the .DE suffix in their ticker symbol, for example SAP.DE (SAP) or SIE.DE (Siemens). Prices are quoted in euros (EUR).
What is the DAX 40?
The DAX 40 (Deutscher Aktienindex) is an index of the 40 largest companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is the most important equity index in Germany and the entire eurozone. Companies are weighted by market capitalisation.
Can a Finnish investor invest in the German stock exchange?
Yes, and it is one of the easiest foreign exchanges for a Finnish investor: trading takes place in euros, so there is no currency risk. Most Finnish brokers provide access to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange or the Xetra trading platform.
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