Trade GER30, the CFD symbol for Germany’s DAX index, on Defcofx with a spread of 5, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200 and no maximum lot size restriction. Access Europe’s most watched equity benchmark on MetaTrader 5.
GER30 tracks Germany’s DAX index, the primary indicator of German and broader European economic health. It gives traders exposure to major German companies across autos, industrials, banking, chemicals, technology and insurance.
Trade one CFD linked to Germany’s largest and most liquid listed companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
GER30 reacts to ECB policy, German industrial data, EUR/USD, US equity sentiment and Chinese demand.
Go long or short on Germany’s benchmark index without buying shares in individual DAX companies.
Open your account and trade the Germany 30 index on MetaTrader 5 with zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:200.
Trade the Germany 30 index CFD with clear conditions, tight index pricing, zero commission, no swap fees and flexible position sizing on MetaTrader 5.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | GER30 – DAX Germany 30 |
| Underlying Index | DAX / Deutscher Aktienindex |
| Exchange | Frankfurt Stock Exchange / Deutsche Börse / Xetra |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Average Spread | 5 points |
| Commission | $0 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot Size | No Limit |
| Leverage | Up to 1:200 |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Trading Hours | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM GMT |
The spread of 5 on GER30 is quoted in index points. The DAX typically trades in the thousands of points, so a 5-point spread is a fraction of the index value. Zero commission and no swap fees apply.
Trading GER30 as a CFD means you speculate on whether the collective performance of Germany’s largest listed companies will rise or fall. You do not buy shares in any individual company.
Open a buy position when you expect the DAX to rise due to stronger German data, positive ECB sentiment or risk-on markets.
Open a sell position when you expect the index to fall because of weak data, risk-off sentiment or trade-policy pressure.
A single GER30 position provides exposure to Germany’s leading listed companies and the Eurozone industrial cycle.
The DAX, or Deutscher Aktienindex, is Germany’s primary stock market index managed by Deutsche Börse. It expanded from 30 to 40 companies in September 2021, although many brokers still use GER30 or DAX30 historically.
GER30 is driven by European monetary policy, German industrial strength, global trade, EUR/USD movement, Chinese demand, US equity sentiment and energy-market risk.
Rate cuts can support German equities, while rate hikes can increase funding costs and weigh on the index.
Industrial production, factory orders, IFO business climate data and PMI releases are key domestic drivers.
German autos, chemicals and industrial companies are sensitive to Chinese growth and manufacturing demand.
A weaker euro can support exporters, while a stronger euro can pressure German competitiveness.
GER30 often follows Wall Street risk-on and risk-off moves, especially around the Frankfurt open.
Tariff threats or trade tensions can quickly affect German auto stocks and the wider index.
Germany’s industrial base is energy-intensive, so gas and electricity volatility can affect DAX companies.
Coalition instability, elections, fiscal debates and industrial policy shifts can affect market confidence.
GER30 trades in line with Xetra, Deutsche Börse’s electronic trading platform. The main liquidity window is the Frankfurt session.
The pre-open auction begins around 7:50 AM GMT before continuous trading starts.
Core continuous trading runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM GMT, Monday to Friday.
GER30 is closed on German public holidays and selected Christmas or New Year market closures.
GER30 is usually the natural choice for traders focused on German industrial performance, China-linked export demand, ECB policy and European risk sentiment.
| Feature | GER30 | FRA40 | EUSTX50 | ESP35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Germany | France | Eurozone | Spain |
| Defcofx Spread | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| Key Sector | Autos, Industrials | Luxury, Energy | Diversified | Banks, Energy |
| Unique Driver | Chinese auto demand, US tariffs | Chinese luxury spending | ECB, Eurozone cycle | Latin America via banks |
| Best For | Industrial/export cycle plays | Luxury/China consumer plays | Pan-Euro macro view | European peripheral plays |
Access GER30 on MT5 with 5 spread, zero commission and no swap fees.
GER30 can support macro, correlation, event-driven and intraday gap trading strategies because it reacts clearly to ECB policy, EUR/USD, Chinese demand and US equity sentiment.
GER30 can react strongly when ECB rate decisions change the outlook for corporate borrowing costs and euro direction.
A falling EUR/USD can support German exporters and may provide a useful directional input for GER30 trades.
Positive Chinese data can improve expectations for German automotive and industrial export demand.
GER30 frequently gaps at the open after overnight US, Asian or European pre-market developments.
GER30 gives you access to Europe’s most globally watched equity benchmark. Defcofx delivers it with competitive trading conditions designed for active index CFD traders.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | GER30 |
| Spread | 5 points |
| Commission | Zero commission |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Leverage | Up to 1:200 |
| Minimum Lot | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot | No limit |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Welcome Bonus | 40% bonus on first deposit of $1,000+ |
| Withdrawals | Processed within 4 business hours, including weekends |
| Access | Live and demo accounts, all countries accepted |
First-time depositors on Defcofx receive a 40% bonus on deposits of $1,000 or more. Available globally. Terms and conditions apply.
GER30 can move sharply around the Frankfurt open, ECB events, German economic releases, US market moves and trade-policy headlines. Position sizing and risk control are essential.
GER30 can gap sharply at the Frankfurt open after major overnight developments.
Currency movement can affect German exporter sentiment and broader index direction.
IFO, PMI, factory orders and industrial production can trigger strong index reactions.
1:200 is available, but high leverage can amplify losses during fast index moves.
GER30 is particularly prone to large gaps at the 8:00 AM GMT open. When Wall Street sells off sharply or German data disappoints, GER30 can open far from the prior close. Stop losses may experience slippage during large gap events.
GER30 is popular with traders because it combines German industrial exposure, global macro sensitivity and strong European market liquidity.
The DAX expanded from 30 to 40 companies in September 2021, although GER30 remains a common CFD symbol.
Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz make GER30 sensitive to EV trends, Chinese demand and tariff policy.
Germany’s export-oriented economy makes GER30 responsive to global trade, China and EUR/USD direction.
Quick answers for traders reviewing GER30 CFD conditions, spread, leverage, trading hours and account access on Defcofx.
GER30 is the CFD symbol for Germany’s DAX equity index on the Defcofx platform. It tracks leading German listed companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
The average spread on GER30 at Defcofx is 5 index points. There is zero commission and no swap fee listed for GER30.
The DAX expanded from 30 to 40 companies in September 2021, which is why it is also called DAX 40.
Yes. As a CFD, you can open a sell position on GER30 if you expect the DAX to decline.
Defcofx offers leverage up to 1:200 on GER30. High leverage increases both potential gains and losses.
The most active period is typically during the Frankfurt and London session overlap, especially from 8:00 AM GMT onward.
Open a live or demo account, log into MetaTrader 5, search for GER30 in Market Watch and place your trade according to your plan.
GER30 offers liquid European equity exposure with clear macro drivers including ECB policy, German industrial data, Chinese demand, EUR/USD dynamics and US market correlation. Trade GER30 on Defcofx with 5 spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200, no maximum lot size and MT5 execution.
