Quoted in index points, often to one decimal.
Commonly €1 per point per contract on CFDs (dollar-denominated variants exist); broker specification decides.
Underlying Xetra cash session roughly 07:00–15:30 UTC; many brokers quote extended CFD hours around it. Broker calendar is authoritative.
The Frankfurt open (07:00 UTC) is its signature volatile window; the US open (13:30 UTC) gives it a second life.
GER40 tracks the DAX 40 — Germany's largest listed companies — and serves as Europe's benchmark index trade. Its constituents are export-heavy industrials and financials, which makes it sensitive to global trade conditions, Chinese demand, and above all ECB policy.
Its rhythm differs usefully from US indices: the action starts at the Frankfurt open in the European morning, giving traders in European and African time zones a liquid index session that doesn't require staying up for New York.
How GER40 behaves
- The 07:00 UTC open frequently sets the European session's direction within the first half hour.
- Reacts to US index moves after 13:30 UTC — afternoons often mirror Wall Street more than Europe.
- ECB decision days and German industrial data are its scheduled movers.
Risk notes for GER40
- Point-value currency differs by broker (euro vs. dollar denominated contracts) — a wrong assumption skews every sizing calculation.
- The open's volatility cuts both ways: fills are fast but slippage on stops is common in the first minutes.
- Overnight and weekend gaps apply as with all index CFDs.
Whatever the instrument, the sizing method is the same: place the stop where the trade idea is invalid, then size the position so that stop costs a fixed fraction of the account. Our position size calculator does that math, and the stop-loss and risk–reward guide explains why the order of operations matters.
GER40 — frequently asked questions
What time does GER40 open?
The underlying cash market opens at 07:00 UTC (09:00 Frankfurt time) and closes around 15:30 UTC, though many brokers quote CFD prices well beyond those hours. The first 30 minutes after the cash open are typically the day's most volatile European stretch.
How much is a GER40 point worth?
Commonly €1 per point per contract, though dollar-denominated and mini variants exist. The broker's contract specification — including its currency — is the number that matters for sizing.
Why trade GER40 instead of US indices?
Timezone and diversification: its liquid hours sit in the European morning, and its export-industrial profile responds to different drivers than US tech. For traders in European or African time zones it offers a full index session at civilized hours.
Reference information, not financial advice. Contract sizes, pip values, hours, and spreads vary by broker — your broker's specification is authoritative, and RezSync Algo always reads these values live from the broker rather than assuming them. Trading involves substantial risk of loss; forward-test on a demo account before any live decision.
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