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200 years of stock trading in Frankfurt
200 years of stock trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
In 1820, shares are offered on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for the first time, mainly to finance large infrastructure projects, which is increasingly accepted with enthusiasm by the citizens. An era of ups and downs begins in many respects. Much has changed dramatically since then, but much has remained the same.
Xetra – the electronic trading venue
Shares have been traded in Frankfurt for 200 years, but only for a little more than 20 years fully electronically. The launch of Xetra marked the beginning of a success story in modern securities trading. With a market share of around 90 percent, Xetra is today not only the home exchange for German blue chips, but also the leading exchange for ETFs in Europe.
Derivatives - a reason to trade for thousands of years
Derivatives are by no means a recent invention of the stock exchange. From the times of the Babylonian rulers through the Middle Ages to today's electronic trading, they have always played an important role in financial history.
Video of the Opening Bell
History of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The roots of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange go back to the medieval trade fair business. In 1585, uniform exchange rates were first established - the birth of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
"A shrill screaming and shouting" - visit of a stock exchange in 1905
It is the time of the cabs, when A. Oskar Klaußmann visits the Berlin stock exchange. He experiences an impressive day with tumultuous events that the general public finds difficult to understand.
Facts from more than 30 years DAX
The DAX is one of the most important indices in Germany. With the 30 largest companies by stock exchange turnover and market capitalization, it shows the performance of German shares - and has done so for 32 years now.
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