Reference Market

Reference MarketHighest liquidity in German shares and ETFs

Xetra® is the reference market for exchange-based trading of German shares and ETFs. At no other exchange venue in the world, higher turnovers are achieved at more competitive prices in these securities.

More than 90 per cent of overall share trading on all German exchanges takes place on the Xetra trading venue. Xetra holds a European market share of more than 70 per cent of trading in DAX®-listed stocks.

In ETF trading, Xetra holds a market share of about 30 per cent in Europe, making it the European market leader with a selection of more than 1,500 ETFs and ETPs.

Xetra - the first choice for ETF trading

In an article for Best Execution Michael Krogmann explains, why Xetra is still the first choice for ETF trading.

The responsibilities of a reference market

Deutsche Börse Xetra Technology

Read how Xetra continues to fulfill its responsibilities as a reference market, and cater to the overall pan-European market quality.

Market Status

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