GER40 Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy
Germany 40 (DAX). Europe’s export-heavy blue-chip index. Typical spreads 0.8–1.3 points (IC avg 1.34) raw, ~225 points (≈0.9%) daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.
GER40 at a Glance
What Moves GER40
ECB policy, German manufacturing data, China demand, EUR moves.
GER40 Correlations
EUR strength; China/export demand; risk sentiment.
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GER40 Trading Strategy Notes
Export/manufacturing-heavy — reacts to China data and EUR strength; the London/Frankfurt morning session provides the best liquidity.
Risk Notes
EUR-denominated P&L; gaps on Frankfurt open.
Best Sessions for GER40
Frankfurt 07:00–15:30 GMT + NY overlap
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GER40?
GER40 is the Germany 40 (DAX) pair. Europe’s export-heavy blue-chip index.
What moves GER40 the most?
ECB policy, German manufacturing data, China demand, EUR moves.
When is the best time to trade GER40?
Frankfurt 07:00–15:30 GMT + NY overlap.
What is the spread on GER40?
Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.8–1.3 points (IC avg 1.34) on raw/ECN accounts and 1.5–2.5 points on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).
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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.
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