Started in July 1988, the DAX-40 is a capitalization-weighted index comprising major blue-chip companies traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Key Facts About the German DAX

• The DAX consists of 40 large companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

• It is well diversified across various sectors of the economy.

• Of the listed companies, 37 are domiciled in Germany, 2 in the Netherlands, and 1 in the United Kingdom.

• The index is a total return index, using a capitalization-weighted methodology.

• Prices are tracked through the Xetra trading venue.

• Until 2021, the index included 30 companies and was known as the DAX-30.

• Related indices include the MDAX, TecDAX, SDAX, and ÖkoDAX.

• In 2022, the total market capitalization of the DAX-40 was approximately 1.6 trillion euros.

DAX Historical Performance

This is the yearly chart of the DAX-40, where each candlestick represents 12 months of market activity.

Chart: DAX-40 yearly chart

DAX-40 Composition

This is the list of companies included in the DAX-40.

• Today, the DAX consists of 40 companies.

• Until 2021, the index included 30 companies and was known as the DAX-30.

• The DAX is well-diversified across various sectors.

• Diversification is further ensured by applying a capping factor of 10% on company weights.

• Listed companies are required to have a positive EBITDA for the two most recent fiscal years.

Table: DAX-40 Composition

The DAX-40

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