GER40 Pip Value — Contract Specs & Lot Sizes

One standard lot of GER40 is 1 index point = €1.00 per lot (IC Markets standard; varies by broker) with a pip size of 1.0 point. Pip value per standard lot: €1.00 per point per lot.

GER40 Contract Specifications

Instrument	GER40 — Germany 40 (DAX)
Contract Size (1 standard lot)	1 index point = €1.00 per lot (IC Markets standard; varies by broker)
Pip Size	1.0 point
Pip Value (1 lot)	€1.00 per point per lot
USD Equivalent	≈ $1.16 (varies with EUR/USD)
Minimum Lot	0.1
Maximum Lot	100+ (broker-dependent)
Typical Spread	0.8–1.3 points (IC avg 1.34) raw / 1.5–2.5 points standard
Trading Hours	06:00–20:00 GMT (broker-dependent, Mon–Fri)
Platform Aliases	DE40, DE30, DAX40, GER30

GER40 Pip Value by Lot Size

Lot Size	Pip Value
0.01 lot	scales linearly — €1.00 per point per lot
0.10 lot	scales linearly — €1.00 per point per lot
1.00 lot	scales linearly — €1.00 per point per lot
10.00 lot	scales linearly — €1.00 per point per lot

Values scale linearly with volume: 0.01 lot = 1% of the 1-lot value, 10 lots = 10×. ≈ $1.16 (varies with EUR/USD)

How to Calculate GER40 Pip Value

pip-value-formula.txt

Pip value = pip size × contract size

GER40:  1.0 point × 1 index point = €1.00 per lot (IC Markets standard; varies by broker) = €1.00 per point per lot per 1 standard lot

Because the quote currency is EUR, the USD value of each pip moves slightly with the EUR/USD exchange rate — ≈ $1.16 (varies with EUR/USD). Verify exact contract size in your platform (MT4/MT5 → Market Watch → right-click → Specification).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pip value of GER40?

One pip of GER40 on a 1.00 standard lot is worth €1.00 per point per lot (≈ $1.16 (varies with EUR/USD)).

How do I calculate GER40 pip value?

Multiply pip size by contract size: 1.0 point × 1 index point = €1.00 per lot (IC Markets standard; varies by broker) = €1.00 per point per lot per standard lot.

Does the GER40 pip value change?

The EUR value is constant, but its USD equivalent shifts slightly with the EUR/USD rate.

What is the contract size of GER40?

One standard lot is 1 index point = €1.00 per lot (IC Markets standard; varies by broker). Minimum trade size is 0.1 lots at most brokers.

How many pips does GER40 move per day?

~225 points (≈0.9%) on average (August 2026 window) — medium volatility among the 35 instruments in our database.

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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