Frankfurt Stocks - Stocks

Central to European equity trading, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse) is one of the largest financial centres in the world. Founded in the 11th century, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is operated by Deutsche Börse and lists many major German and international companies. Companies listed in Frankfurt represent a wide range of sectors, including finance, automotive, technology, healthcare and chemicals, offering investors a wide range of investment options. Because of the driving role played by the German economy within the European Union and the importance of its exports, this financial centre is also a key barometer of the European economy.<With a relatively high proportion of exporting companies, the German market is particularly popular with investors wishing to internationalise their investment themes while benefiting from the advantages provided by a reputable, transparent and well-regulated financial environment. Regulated by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), this market guarantees high standards of transparency and security for investors. The flagship index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the DAX comprises 40 of Germany's largest listed companies. The MDAX, TecDAX and SDAX are other important indices, covering medium-sized companies, technology companies and small companies respectively.