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CFD Trading Statistics Germany

for the years 2018 - 2022

The information provided here was published by the interest group of CFD providers operating in Germany (CFD Association). These are statistical surveys that provide a detailed insight into the development of the industry and user behaviour. The study is unique in this way and can be seen as proof that the German industry representatives are living up to the idea of transparency also described in the Codex. 

Source details: © ASSOCIATION OF GERMAN CFD PROVIDERS ("CFD VERBAND")

The current press release on the development of the key figures is available here:
Press release (30.05.2022)

CFD trading volume in 2021 marks record high of €2.3 trillion - market analysis reveals reasons for growing popularity and continuation of trend in Q1/2022

CFD trading volumes in Germany have reached a new historic high in 2021. The level of activity also marks a new record in the first quarter of 2022. A market analysis based on a survey of around 2,000 investors suggests the background to the boom, but also shows where investors see potential for improvement, particularly in regulatory terms. Read more

Here you can view a selection of current statistics published by the industry association1,2  of German CFD providers.
Statistical surveys for 2022
  • Key figures QIV
  • Key figures QIII
  • Key figures QII
  • Key figures QI
Statistical surveys for 2021
Statistical surveys for 2020
Statistical surveys for 2019
Statistical surveys for 2018
Statistical surveys | Annual statistics
Profit/Loss

The CFD Association represents the interests of CFD & FX providers based in Germany as well as companies that operate cross-border in Germany via EU passporting. The companies are either under the direct supervision of the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority or are registered as a cross-border company.

The CFD Association is the only organisation in the world that has developed a code of conduct for this specific area of the financial services sector that is binding for all members.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Association, please contact the Association.


1 © Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. (CFD Association)

2 © Research Center for Financial Services (CFin)

3 CFD Code of the members of the CFD Association