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Prices are our trading platform's bid for DE40. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+3 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.
Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.
Daily break 00:00–03:15.
Server time is New York time + 7 hours.
The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in February 2025.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | −0.45% | +2.84% | −8.69% | +5.58% | +3.06% | −0.17% | +2.63% | +2.18% | −4.23% | +0.14% | ||
| 2025 | +4.22% | −1.13% | +1.32% | +6.38% | −0.35% | +0.35% | −0.35% | +0.05% | +0.18% | −0.61% | +3.15% | |
| Average | −0.45% | +3.53% | −4.91% | +3.45% | +4.72% | −0.26% | +1.49% | +0.92% | −2.09% | +0.18% | −0.61% | +3.15% |
| Months higher | 0/1 | 2/2 | 0/2 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 0/2 | 2/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 |
Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
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German Ifo Business ClimateEUR
Oct 26, 12:00 · Forecast 89.8 · Previous 89.9
German GfK Consumer ConfidenceEUR
Oct 28, 10:00 · Forecast -29.1 · Previous -30.6
ECB Interest Rate DecisionEUR
Oct 29, 16:15 · Forecast 2.65% · Previous 2.65%
Deposit Facility RateEUR
Oct 29, 16:15 · Forecast 2.5% · Previous 2.5%
ECB Press ConferenceEUR
Oct 29, 16:45
French GDP Growth Rate YoY PrelEUR
Oct 30, 09:30 · Previous 0.5%
High-impact releases for EUR over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+3). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.
The DE40, commonly known as the DAX (Deutscher Aktienindex), is Germany's primary stock market index comprising 40 of the country's largest and most liquid companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It serves as a barometer of economic health for Germany and the broader Eurozone, with daily trading volumes exceeding billions of euros. The index is heavily weighted toward industrial, financial, and pharmaceutical sectors, making it a key instrument for traders seeking exposure to continental European equities.
DE40 price movements are driven by German economic data releases—including manufacturing PMI, inflation figures, and employment reports—as well as European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy decisions and global risk sentiment. Corporate earnings from DAX constituents such as SAP, Siemens, and Allianz also significantly influence index direction. Additionally, currency fluctuations in the Euro and broader geopolitical developments impact intraday and longer-term price action.
At GCC Brokers, DE40 is available as a cash index CFD with automatic execution and no manual intervention. Traders benefit from variable spreads across both Zero and Standard account types. Trade DE40 during Frankfurt Stock Exchange hours with automatic execution, suited to both short-term scalping and swing trading strategies.
At GCC Brokers, DE40 (DAX) trades Monday through Friday with extended hours beyond the Frankfurt cash session; the exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above. Liquidity and spreads are usually best during Frankfurt Stock Exchange hours.
Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page. Positions held overnight are charged or credited a swap, shown in the specifications.
DE40 is highly sensitive to German economic releases (PMI, CPI, employment data), ECB policy announcements, and earnings from its major constituents. Risk sentiment and currency movements in EUR/USD also play a significant role, as do global equity market trends and geopolitical developments affecting European markets.
DE40 trades Monday to Friday, well beyond Frankfurt Stock Exchange cash hours, with a short daily break and no weekend trading; the exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above. Spreads are usually narrowest while the Frankfurt cash market is open.
Yes, DE40 is highly versatile and suits both day traders seeking intraday volatility and swing traders holding positions over days or weeks. The index's liquid nature and responsive price action to economic news make it ideal for multiple trading styles. GCC Brokers supports both short-term and position-based strategies.
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