2025: A Record Year for ETF Trading on Xetra
The year 2025 marks the most successful year in the history of ETF trading on Xetra. With new records, Deutsche Börse has impressively confirmed Xetra's position as Europe's leading trading venue for ETFs. Impressive growth in trading turnover and assets under management demonstrates the immense trust investors place in the platform.
Highlights of the Record Year 2025:
What Moved Investors in 2025
Given the geopolitical situation, the focus was primarily on defense sector ETFs, with trading volume increasing by almost 800%. Driven by high gold and silver prices, mining stock ETFs (+313%) and precious metal ETCs (Gold: +245%, Silver: +407%) also experienced an extraordinary boom.
Benefits for Retail Investors on Xetra
Trading also became even more attractive for retail investors in 2025:
The record year 2025 proves it: Xetra is and remains the premier trading venue for efficiency, diversity, and best execution quality in the ETF market.
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