GER40 / DAX40 — GER40 / DAX40 identifies the German DAX benchmark in this catalog.
- Instrument
- GER40 / DAX40 · Germany 40 Index
- Base / quote
- GER40 / Index points
- Quotation basis
- Index points
- Asset class
- Indices
- Product context
- Index reference
Reading the quotation
Germany 40 Index is read as an index level. Compare its percentage movement over the same period with other benchmarks; different starting levels do not measure the relative size or value of their markets.
GER40 / DAX40 is expressed in index points. A higher level represents an increase in the index, while a lower level represents a decrease. A point change and a percentage change describe different quantities.
Before trading
When following GER40 / DAX40, keep the observation time and selected chart interval consistent. An index level is distinct from the price and order size of a contract linked to that index.
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