The DAX, or Deutscher Aktienindex, es the main German stock
market index that tracks the performance of the 40 largest and most liquid companies
listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is weighted by market capitalization
adjusted for free float, with data from Xetra and continuous updates, including
after the close, via futures. Created in 1987 with a base of 1,000 and
published since 1988 at 1,163.52 points, it represents Germany's diversified
economy.
The DAX is
the German stock market index. Importance and Volatility
Monitoring the DAX is key due to its role as a barometer of
the largest European economy, reflecting sectors such as automotive
(Volkswagen, BMW), chemical (BASF), and industrial (Siemens), with high
liquidity and diversification that mitigate individual risks. Its volatility,
high in 2025 (+52.5% YTD at 12.49% over 10 days due to inflation, ECB policy,
and geopolitics), but below historical peaks (100.8%), requires strategies such
as sector rotation and derivatives to exploit trading ranges.
Origin of Changes
The movements arise from macroeconomic factors such as ECB policies (interest rate hikes), persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions (Ukraine), and global economic cycles, amplified by dominant weightings in exporters sensitive to China and the US. Internal changes include annual reviews of Composition (top 45 by liquidity) and sectoral events such as the green transition in the automotive industry.
Reasons to Invest
Investing in the DAX via ETFs or futures offers European
diversification, high liquidity for quick entries/exits, and exposure to German
export growth, with historically superior returns in post-crisis recovery. It
reduces country risk by encompassing resilient blue-chip stocks, ideal for
medium- to long-term portfolios.
Time
Forecasts
Short term
(Dec. 2025-Jan. 2026): moderate rise to 24,448-24,825 points (+3.6-5.2%), with
volatility due to ECB data; medium term (2026): growth to 30,403 points
(+28.9%), driven by cyclical sectors; long term (2027+): bullish projection to
36,911 (+56.5%), assuming macroeconomic stability, although with downside risks
if there is a recession. The first chart shows the performance of the DAX index
from January 4, 2010, to December 12, 2025. The chart indicates a growth of
299.89% over the period, rising from approximately 6,048.30 to 24,186.49
points. This is a historically high and remarkable performance.
The second chart ("GROWTH") shows the trend lines:
linear trend (simple regression). The equation of the trend line is y = 3.5587x
+ 4,994.9, with a coefficient of determination R² = 0.8530. An R² of 0.8530 is
very high for time-series financial data and suggests that time is a very
significant factor in explaining the stock market's movement.
Polynomial
trends (3rd and 6th order) allow for a better fit to fluctuations. The table
shows very high correlations: the 3rd order polynomial correlation is 96.43%,
and the 6th order polynomial correlation is 97.79%.
The high
correlation of the polynomial trends (close to 98%) indicates that the DAX's
historical movement has followed a well-defined pattern that can be accurately
modeled by these functions. This suggests that the market has a strong memory
of upward trends.
The standard
deviation is high (4,420.90), indicating high volatility in the index's prices
over the period.
The index
has had a range of variation of 18,153.65 points, highlighting the large
difference between the minimum (6,048.30) and maximum (24,186.49) values.
The mean
(12,100.51) > median (11,847.16) > mode (8,335.56). This relationship and
the positive skewness value indicate a positively skewed distribution. This
means that the "tail" of the distribution extends to the right (high
values). There is a greater concentration of data at lower values and a frequency of occasional spikes
(very high values) that "pull" the mean above the median.
This is
typical in stock markets, where large upward movements may be less frequent but
have a significant impact on the long-term average.
Kurtosis
measures the "peakedness" of a variable's distribution compared to
the normal distribution (Gaussian bell curve), which has a kurtosis of 3 (or 0
in some software) as appears to be the case here, using Kurtosis = Pearson's
kurtosis−3).
In risk
analysis, investors generally look for distributions with thin tails
(low/negative kurtosis, or platykurtic) because this implies a lower
probability of extreme events (so-called fat tails), i.e., massive drops or
spikes. Lower kurtosis suggests that the risk of catastrophic movements or
"black swans" is lower than would be expected with a normal
distribution.
The
histogram corroborates the conclusions regarding the shape of the distribution,
showing a higher concentration of frequencies in the lower intervals
(9,072.33–11,807.23 and 11,807.23–13,972.33). The frequencies decrease markedly
as the values increase,
confirming the positive skewness (the tail extends to the right).
The overall
shape does not perfectly fit the Gaussian bell curve (the normal distribution
is symmetrical), which is expected.
The
statistical and econometric analysis provides the following key information for
decision-making: the DAX index has shown exceptional growth, and the trend
correlation (close to 98%) suggests that this pattern is firmly established.
The short- and medium-term forecasts are also positive.
Although volatility is high (standard deviation), the negative kurtosis is a positive sign, as it suggests that the risk of catastrophic events is lower than it might appear under the normal distribution model.
The current
value is 24,186.49. The 50- and 360-day forecasts (around 18,500 and 19,400,
respectively) are lower than the current value.
The fact
that the current value (24,186.49) is significantly higher than the 50- and
360-day forecasts (around 18,500 and 19,400, respectively) suggests
overvaluation or a temporary spike at the time of the analysis. Trend models
generally smooth out and do not capture extreme spikes.
From a
long-term trend analysis perspective, investing in the DAX is attractive due to
its historical growth and strong correlation.
However,
from the perspective of current timing, caution is key. The index is trading
well above short- and medium-term forecast values, which historically can
indicate an imminent correction.
For a
long-term investor, the investment remains viable, but it is advisable to wait
for a correction or pullback that brings the price closer to forecast values (or even lower) to reduce the risk
of entering at a peak.
The MACD (Moving Average Divergence/Convergence), with a value of -37.33 and the "Sell" signal, indicates that the short-term moving average is below the long-term moving average, a classic sign of negative momentum and a downward trend.
The ADX
(Average Directional Index): A value of 54.862 is very high (generally above
50), and given the selling context, this implies that the current (bearish)
trend is very strong and well-established.
The RSI
(Relative Strength Index): The value of 42.484 with the "Sell" signal
is below the 50 level, confirming that selling pressure is greater than buying
pressure.
Signals
indicating caution or overbought conditions, such as the Stochastic Oscillator
and Williams %R, both show "overbought" with extreme values (99.164 and -0.842). While
overbought conditions generally precede a sell-off (which is consistent with
the current trend), in a market with such strong selling sentiment, these
extreme values may
signal that the recent downward move has been very rapid and could be nearing a
pause or temporary upward correction.
The Average
True Range (ATR) is key in indicating "lower volatility." This means
that recent price movements have been smaller. In the context of a strong
downtrend, this could suggest that the trend's strength is waning (a pause is
imminent) or that the price is consolidating before a potential new strong move
(possibly to the downside, given the dominance of sell signals).
The vast
majority of moving averages indicate a sell signal, both in their simple (SMA)
and exponential (EMA) versions. This is the clearest sign of the current
downtrend, as recent prices are consistently below the short- and medium-term
averages.
The
long-term moving averages (MA100, MA200) show a mix of three "Buy"
signals and one "Sell" signal. The fact that the MA200 (SMA and EMA)
indicates a "Buy" signal (meaning the current closing price is above
the MA200) suggests that, despite the current downward correction, the overall
very long-term trend (the "big picture") could still be bullish. This
adds a moderating element to the analysis.
Given that
the latest close (24,087.33) is slightly above the Classic Pivot Point
(24,081.44) but below the open (24,176.32), the price is trading in the
previous resistance/current support area. Support S1 is located at 24,049.06. A
drop below this level would confirm selling pressure for the day. Resistance R1
is located at 24,131.81. A move above this level could alleviate short-term
selling pressure.
The
overwhelming majority of indicators (MACD, ADX, RSI, MA5, MA10, MA20) point to
a strong and well-established downtrend ("Heavy Selling").
The cumulative probability of
99.69% and the one-year change of 18.52% suggest that the asset is a "good
stock" with a long-term positive historical performance. The 200-day
moving average (MA200) in "Buy" support the view that the current
correction is just a pullback within a broader main trend that remains bullish.
The overbought STOCH and Williams
%R indicators, along with low volatility (ATR), suggest that this short-term
sell-off may be overextended and nearing a turning point or bounce (upward
correction).
A cautious approach is the most
appropriate recommendation. The market is at a technical
crossroads.
For a
short-term investor (trader), maintain a sell or hold position. Consider taking
profits if it approaches support levels such as S2 (23,998.69). The extreme
oversold signal on the oscillators could be a "dead cat bounce"
opportunity (a temporary rise), but the main short-term trend is bearish.
For a long-term investor, the
current situation presents a potential entry opportunity to accumulate, as the
stock is in a correction/discount phase within a broader historical uptrend
(supported by the 200-day moving average and yearly return). Place
a staggered buy order at the lower support levels (S1, S2, or S3) to mitigate
the risk of a further drop.














