Germany Equity

Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Frankfurt... Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the Frankfurt DAX, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest 40 companies listed on the exchange. As of March 2023, German equities had a total market capitalization of approximately US2.0 trillion. The exchange has large weightings in financials, industrials, information technology, and consumer discretionary. Some of the largest companies on the market include Siemens, SAP, Allianz, and Deutsche Telekom. Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Euro. The German economy, the world’s 4th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by high levels of technological prowess, cooperation between labor and companies, and large trade surpluses. Motor vehicles, chemicals, and machinery are key exports. As a developed market economy, Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 01/30/2025 View more View less

Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the Frankfurt DAX, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest 40 companies... Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the Frankfurt DAX, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest 40 companies listed on the exchange. As of March 2023, German equities had a total market capitalization of approximately US2.0 trillion. The exchange has large weightings in financials, industrials, information technology, and consumer discretionary. Some of the largest companies on the market include Siemens, SAP, Allianz, and Deutsche Telekom. Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Euro. The German economy, the world’s 4th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by high levels of technological prowess, cooperation between labor and companies, and large trade surpluses. Motor vehicles, chemicals, and machinery are key exports. As a developed market economy, Germany equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 01/30/2025 View more View less