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About the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Located in Frankfurt, Germany, the Frankfurt exchange (FWB) accounts for over 90% of German market turnovers and maintains a large percentage of the European market in general. The exchange has a long history, being suggested as early as the 9th century by Emperor Louis the German and being officially founded in 1585. The FWB has grown to house over 250 international trading institutions and over 4500 traders. 35% of the world’s investment capital are represented at the Frankfurt exchange. Companies from over 80 countries, with the majority of them being from North America (50%) and South America (30%) participate with the Frankfurt exchange.

Owned by Deutsche Borse, the Frankfurt exchange introduced the Xetra system of exchange which will become the primary method of trading beginning in May 2011 when many markets will begin to abolish redundant floor trading. Xetra allows for fast and easy management of equities, bonds, commodities and certificates in any country. It has been successfully integrated into the Irish Stock Exchange and European Energy Exchange, as well as other financial institutions. The FWB has recorded market capitalization for some years as high at 5.2 trillion euros (US $7.4 trillion). It is currently considered the 12th largest securities exchange.

Frankfurt Stock Exchange Hours

Trading hours are between 9:00- 17:30 CET with auctions closing five minutes after hours at 17:35. To keep with US trading hours, in 2006 the X-DAX for after hours was introduced; it runs from 17:45-22:00.

Frankfurt Stock Exchange Holidays

The Frankfurt stock exchange maintains regular hours for all days of the year except the following holidays:

Good Friday-April 22nd
Easter Monday- April 25th
Public Holiday- December 26th