The DAX rose 0.13% at the close of trading. The DAX rose 0.13% in Frankfurt, while the MDAX fell 0.26% and the TecDAX fell 1.73%. The best performer of the day was Daimler, up 2.74 percent. Both Zalando SE and Continental were up 2.47%, or 1.62 points, to 67.24 and 96.81 in late trading. Shares of Sartorius fell 5.84%, or 29.700 points, to close at 479.100. Qiagen NV and Merck both closed down 3.18%, or 6.45 points, at the close on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

The German share market, centred around the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE), is Europe’s largest and most liquid stock market. Key indices include the DAX 40, which tracks top German blue-chip companies like Volkswagen, Siemens, and SAP, and the MDAX for mid-cap firms.

Investors should note that trading hours run from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM CET, with Xetra electronic trading ensuring high efficiency. Germany’s strong industrial and export-driven economy makes its market sensitive to global trade dynamics and EU policies.

Regulation is strict, overseen by BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority), ensuring transparency. Dividend yields are attractive, with many firms offering shareholder-friendly policies. However, risks include geopolitical factors (EU stability) and energy market fluctuations. For exposure, consider ETFs or direct investments via brokers like Deutsche Börse.