DAX Futures
Daily Index & Futures Index Comparison |
A price comparison table looking at the 'spread size' and minimum stakes for the most popular daily and futures indices markets.
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Daily - Spread Size |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£2 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Future - Spread Size |
4 |
4-8 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Future - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£2 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| Dow Jones (Wall St) Daily - Spread Size |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2-4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Dow Jones (Wall St) Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| DAX 30 Daily - Spread Size |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| DAX 30 Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£2 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| S&P 500 Daily - Spread Size |
3 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
| S&P 500 Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1^ |
| NASDAQ 100 Future - Spread Size |
3 |
4-10 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NASDAQ 100 Future - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£4 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
Comparison Notes.
- this table is not meant to be inclusive, stock market index trading may be available through other companies.
Where to Trade DAX Futures |
You can trade the DAX 30 futures market through:
Financial Spreads » "With FinancialSpreads.com you get all the advantages of
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Where to Trade DAX Futures for Free? |
Futures trading is inherently risky. However, if you want to try a free Practice Account that lets you try out futures then see below.
Remember that, in the UK, if you trade futures through a financial spread trading account then your trading will be tax-free*. Spread trading is exempt from stamp duty, income tax and capital gains tax.
If you want a low cost trading platform then you should keep in mind that you can trade futures markets like the DAX 30 without paying any commissions through companies such as:
Should you want a Practice Account to try futures trading including DAX futures, FTSE futures, Dow futures, commodities futures etc. then take a closer look at:
Each of the firms listed above currently offer a risk free Practice Account which lets users gain experience with futures trading.
Where to Find Live DAX Futures Prices and Charts |
The live DAX 30 futures chart below provides you with a handy overview of the DAX stock market index.
The Plus500 chart that we use above normally tracks the DAX 30 futures market rather than the DAX spot market.
If you want to check financial spread trading prices/charts for the DAX 30 index, you might need a trading account.
A spreads account can be useful because it will generally give you access to futures markets and the shorter-term daily markets. Readers should note that such accounts are normally subject to suitability, credit and status checks.
If your application is approved then you can log on and access the real time prices and charts. These are usually provided for free.
If you do decide to trade then, before starting, you should be aware that CFD trading and spread trading involve a high degree of risk and can result in losses that exceed your initial investment.
Professional Level DAX 30 Futures Charts |
Even though the specific charting packages differ between providers, to help your futures trading, they usually come with features like:
- A large range of intervals - 2 minute, 1 hour, 4 hour, 1 day etc
- Tools for drawing and adding features - Fibonacci Time Zones, Arcs and Fans
- Technical indicators and chart overlays - Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands, Relative Strength Index, True Strength Index etc.
Charts provided by Tradefair Spreads also offer:
- Back Testing and Analysis functions
- Email alerts for when the markets reach a specific level
Financial Spreads DAX 30 Chart
The futures brokers below offer clients real-time charts/prices:
As with many global financial markets, an investor can speculate on indices, like the DAX 30, to either rise or fall.
Logging into FinancialSpreads, you can see they are pricing the DAX March Futures market at 7318.3 - 7321.3. This means you could speculate on the DAX market:
 Finishing above 7321.3, or
 Finishing below 7318.3
On the expiry date for this 'March' market, 15-Mar-13.
With a spread trading account, you speculate on the DAX futures contract in £x per point. So, if your stake was £4 per point and the DAX moves 38 points then that would alter your P&L by £152. £4 per point x 38 points = £152.
For short term trading on the DAX also see DAX Rolling Daily Spread Trading.
DAX 30 Futures Trading Example |
So, if we take the above spread of 7318.3 - 7321.3 and assume that:
- You have completed your analysis of the German stock market, and
- Your futures analysis leads you to think the DAX 30 index will settle higher than 7321.3 by 15-Mar-13
Then you may choose to buy at 7321.3 and trade, for the sake of argument, £4 per point.
With this contract, you gain £4 for every point that the DAX moves higher than 7321.3. Having said that, such a contract also means that you will lose £4 for every point that the DAX market goes below 7321.3.
Looked at another way, with futures spread trading your P&L is calculated by taking the difference between the price the market expires at and the price you bought the market at. You then multiply that difference in price by your stake.
With that in mind, if, on the expiry date, the DAX closed at 7346.9, then:
Profits (or losses) = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x stake
Profits (or losses) = (7346.9 - 7321.3) x £4 per point stake
Profits (or losses) = 25.6 x £4 per point stake
Profits (or losses) = £102.40 profit
Stock market futures trading doesn't always work out. With this futures contract, you thought the index would go up. Nevertheless, the German stock market might have fallen.
If the DAX decreased and settled lower at 7292.0, you would end up making a loss on this spread bet.
Profits (or losses) = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x stake
Profits (or losses) = (7292.0 - 7321.3) x £4 per point stake
Profits (or losses) = -29.3 x £4 per point stake
Profits (or losses) = -£117.20 loss
Note: DAX March Futures quoted as of 27-Sep-12.
Financial Spreads » "With FinancialSpreads.com you get all the advantages of
Spread Trading as well as commission free CFD Trading on 2,500+ markets, 24 hour trading, professional level charts and..." read
Financial Spreads review.
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Risk Warning: CFD trading and spread trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and you may lose more than your initial investment. CFD trading and spread trading may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
'DAX Futures' by DB, updated 08-May-13
For related pages also see:
Stock Market Futures, updated 08-May-13
Stock market futures trading guide with live stock market futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade stock market futures, how to trade the stock market, tax free* futures trading and...read article: Stock Market Futures.
FTSE Futures, updated 08-May-13
FTSE futures trading guide with live FTSE 100 futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade FTSE 100 futures, how to trade the FTSE, tax free* futures trading and ...read article: FTSE Futures.
Dow Futures, updated 08-May-13
Dow futures trading guide with live Dow Jones futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade Dow Jones futures, how to trade the Dow, tax free* futures trading and...read article: Dow Futures.
S&P 500 Futures, updated 08-May-13
S&P 500 futures trading guide with live S&P futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade S&P futures, how to trade the S&P 500, tax free* futures trading and...read article: S&P 500 Futures.
DAX Futures, updated 08-May-13
DAX futures trading guide with live DAX 30 futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade DAX 30 futures, how to trade the DAX, tax free* futures trading and ...read article: DAX Futures.
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