With companies like Porsche, Volkswagen and Adidas among the largest companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, some people are deciding to invest in the DAX. We’ve listed the companies that make up the DAX as well as some DAX ETFs.
The DAX is an index that tracks the 40 major companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Because it tracks such a small number of stocks, it’s not a reliable way of measuring the economy as a whole.
Yep! As long as your chosen share trading platform allows you to invest in international shares, you’re good to go.
The companies that comprise the DAX changes over time as companies grow or shrink. As you might imagine, the list has a bit of a vehicle-manufacturing flavour to it. Some of the key players are –
To start investing in the DAX, you need to start with a share trading platform. Choose one that lets you invest in international stocks and shares.
If you’ve decided to buy shares in all 40 companies, you just need to search for them on your chosen platform and buy shares. If you’ve decided to go with a DAX ETF, then search for the ones above.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
To make comparing even easier we came up with the Finder Score. Costs, features, ease and range of investments across 30+ platforms are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the platform – simple.
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