GER40 (DAX) today: structure and the Frankfurt open
GER40 tracks the DAX, Germany's 40 largest listed companies. It opens at the same clock time as South Africa for half the year, which makes it the natural "morning index" for South African traders.
GER40 (DAX) structure today: the bias on every timeframe
GER40 (DAX): bearish 1-hour, 2 of 3 higher timeframes agree.
| Timeframe | Structure | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (W1) | Bullish | Higher highs and higher lows |
| Daily (D1) | Bearish | Lower highs and lower lows |
| 4-hour (H4) | Bearish | Lower highs and lower lows |
| 1-hour (H1) | Bearish | Lower highs and lower lows |
Clarity score 75/100 · 2 of 3 higher timeframes agree with the 1-hour · read top-down: W1 → D1 → H4 for direction, H1 for the zone.
GER40 (DAX) chart (4-hour)
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The structure read in plain English
GER40 (DAX) reads bearish on the 1-hour, with 2 higher timeframes of three in line: the weekly is bullish, the daily bearish and the 4-hour bearish.
Price is close to a 1-hour supply zone (within about one average hourly range). Structure clarity is 75/100 (clear): swings and timeframes agree well.
Session right now: London.
GER40 (DAX) key levels today
Price is close to a 1-hour supply zone (within about one average hourly range).
The exact zone, the structure flip level, the liquidity above and below and the previous day and week highs and lows for GER40 (DAX) are open today for Pro, or free with the daily unlock on a free account. Every page shows the bias for free; levels are where the work is.
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What moves GER40 (DAX)
The Frankfurt open
Xetra trading starts at 09:00 Frankfurt time: 09:00 SAST in the EU summer and 10:00 SAST in winter. The first hour sets much of the day's range.
ECB policy
Interest-rate decisions and the press conference move European stocks and the euro together.
Exporters and China
The DAX is full of exporters (cars, chemicals, industrials), so global trade, tariffs and Chinese demand matter.
US markets in the afternoon
After 15:30 SAST the DAX often follows Wall Street.
Upcoming high-impact events for GER40 (DAX) (SAST)
| When (SAST) | Event | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| ECB President Lagarde Speech | EUR | |
| ECB President Lagarde Speech | EUR |
High-impact releases for the currencies that move GER40 (DAX), next 7 days. Spreads can widen and price can gap around them. Full economic calendar in SAST.
GER40 (DAX) trading hours in South African time
Open now: closes Mon 12 Oct, 17:30 SAST.
- Xetra cash session: 09:00–17:30 SAST, Monday to Friday.
- Many brokers quote GER40 CFDs for longer hours with wider spreads outside the cash session.
Times are for this week's US and UK clock settings; South Africa stays on SAST (UTC+2) all year. All forex sessions in SAST.
Trading GER40 (DAX) from South Africa
GER40 is quoted in euros, so the rand value of a point moves with EUR/ZAR. Because it opens at 09:00/10:00 SAST, it suits traders who can only trade before lunch.
Contract and pip value: Measured in points. Commonly €1 per point per lot (brokers vary: €1, €5 or €25).
Size a position from your stop and your rand risk with the lot size calculator, or check what a pip is worth with the pip value calculator in rand.
Frequently asked questions
Is GER40 (DAX) bullish or bearish today?
At Mon 12 Oct, 11:45 SAST the 1-hour structure on GER40 (DAX) was bearish, with the weekly bullish, the daily bearish and the 4-hour bearish. This page refreshes every 15 minutes. It describes the current market structure, not a forecast or a recommendation.
What time does GER40 (DAX) trade in South Africa?
Xetra cash session: 09:00–17:30 SAST, Monday to Friday. Many brokers quote GER40 CFDs for longer hours with wider spreads outside the cash session.
What time does the DAX open in South Africa?
At 09:00 SAST from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October (EU summer time), and 10:00 SAST in the European winter.
Is GER40 the same as GER30?
Yes. The DAX grew from 30 to 40 companies in 2021, so many brokers renamed GER30 to GER40 or DE40.
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