GER40
GER40 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The index is composed of the 30 largest companies in terms of market capitalization and the 10 most liquid stocks. The index is calculated and published by the Deutsche Börse, the German stock exchange.
History of GER40
The GER40 index was first introduced in 1988 and was initially composed of the 30 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. In 2003, the index was expanded to include the 10 most liquid stocks, in order to provide a more accurate representation of the German stock market. The index is calculated and published by the Deutsche Börse, the German stock exchange.
Comparison Table
| Index | Number of Companies | Weighting Method |
|---|---|---|
| GER40 | 40 | Market Capitalization |
Summary
GER40 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The index is composed of the 30 largest companies in terms of market capitalization and the 10 most liquid stocks. The index is calculated and published by the Deutsche Börse, the German stock exchange. For more information about the GER40 index, investors can visit the Deutsche Börse website or other financial websites such as Bloomberg or Yahoo Finance.
See Also
- DAX
- CAC 40
- FTSE 100
- S&P 500
- NASDAQ Composite
- Hang Seng Index
- Nikkei 225
- MSCI World
- Euro Stoxx 50
- Dow Jones Industrial Average
