Trade DAX 30 with LHFX

The DAX (GER30) is the German benchmark equity index tracking the largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It expanded from 30 to 40 constituents in September 2021 (commonly still referred to as DAX 30 by traders out of habit) and is the primary measure of large-cap German equity performance. The DAX is heavily weighted toward export-oriented industrials and automakers, including SAP, Siemens, Allianz, Deutsche Telekom, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Bayer, and BASF. This composition makes GER30 highly sensitive to global trade dynamics, China demand, and European auto-industry cycles. At LHFX you trade GER30 as a CFD with leverage up to 1:200, $3 per side commission. The cash market is open weekdays 9 AM to 5:30 PM CET (3 AM to 11:30 AM ET); LHFX CFD pricing extends to nearly 24 hours. Unlike most major indices, the DAX is a total return index, meaning dividends are reinvested into the index calculation. CFD pricing adjusts accordingly. The DAX-DAX 40 transition added five additional constituents to broaden sector representation.

Add GER30 to your MT5 Market Watch. Spreads tightest during the European session (3 AM to 11:30 AM ET). Commission $3 per side; leverage up to 1:200. GER30 volatility is moderate. Daily 0.7 to 1.5% moves are routine; 2-3% days happen on ECB decisions, major auto-sector news, or China shocks. Size positions so a 2% adverse move costs no more than 2% of account. Watch ECB calendar, Chinese trade data, German industrial production, and DAX-constituent earnings (especially the top 5: SAP, Siemens, Allianz, Deutsche Telekom, Linde). Worked example. On a $1,000 account at DAX 18,000, opening 0.05 lots requires roughly $45 in margin at 1:200 (verify in MT5). A 2% adverse move costs $180, or 18% of account. Size down to 0.02 lots for under 8% risk.