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GER40 lot size

The German index is quoted in euros: at Vantage and Axi, 1 lot is worth €1 per point, so in a dollar account its value moves with EURUSD. Minimum lot: 0.1 at Vantage and 1 at Axi.

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GER40 point value

SizeLotsUnitsPoint value
Standard1.0011.00 EUR
Mini0.100.100.10 EUR
Micro0.010.010.01 EUR

GER40: 1 point = 1 in price. Values in EUR, the currency it is quoted in; the calculator converts them to your account currency. With a contract size of 1 per lot, the most common one; check your broker’s.

Contract size and minimum lot checked on against the Vantage and Axi specifications.

Example

A €10,000 account, 1% risk (€100) and a stop 30 points away. Each point is worth 1.00 EUR per lot, so the stop costs 30.00 EUR per lot: 100 ÷ 30.00 = 3.30 lots.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one point worth on GER40?

On GER40, 1 point is a move of 1 in the price. With 1 lot (contract size 1) it is worth €1; with 0.10 lots, €0.10, and with 0.01 lots, €0.01.

How many GER40 lots should I open to risk €100 with a 30-point stop?

With a 30-point stop, each lot loses €30. To risk €100: 100 ÷ 30.00 = 3.3333 lots, which rounded down to the 0.10 step is 3.30 lots.

What is the minimum lot size on GER40?

It depends on the broker, like the contract size. The calculator starts from a 0.10 minimum lot and a contract of 1 per lot; you can change both in “Broker settings”. In MT4/MT5, right-click the symbol → Specification.

What leverage and margin does GER40 need?

For retail clients in the EU, ESMA caps GER40 at 1:20. At a price of 23,500, 1 lot controls €23,500 and needs about €1,175 of margin.

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