DAX Futures
Category
Equity Index
Exchange
Eurex
Contract Size
€25 × DAX 40 index value
Symbol
FDAX
About DAX Futures
DAX futures (FDAX) on Eurex are Europe's most liquid equity index futures, tracking Germany's DAX 40. With a notional value often exceeding €450,000, FDAX attracts institutional players. The Mini-DAX (FDXM) at €5/point makes it accessible for smaller traders. DAX futures are a key vehicle for trading European macro sentiment.
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- €25 × DAX 40 index value
- Tick Size / Value
- 0.5 index points = €12.50 per tick
- Exchange
- Eurex
Trading Hours
Pre-trading 01:00 CET, main session 08:00–22:00 CET (Mon–Fri).
Margin Notes
Exchange maintenance margin around €25,000–€30,000 for full DAX. Mini-DAX margin ~€5,000.
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