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German small caps: The winners and losers on the stock market!
On June 26, 2025, Salzgitter recorded a price increase of 1.34%. Learn more about current market trends and performance.
German small caps: The winners and losers on the stock market!
Today, June 26, 2025, the stock markets are once again lively. There has been movement in the market, particularly in the MDAX, which includes the 50 largest companies by market capitalization. Loud Stock Exchange Social Salzgitter rose by 1.34%, followed by Rhoen-Klinikum with +1.33% and SMA Solar, which rose by 1.11%. These figures show that investors are increasingly interested in German small caps that offer attractive valuations and growth prospects, such as DZ Bank reported.
Overall, there are a few stocks that have particularly stood out in recent days. Hochtief and Bilfinger, for example, have already recorded four days of gains with price gains of +5.92% and +6.01%. SMA Solar also shines with a fantastic increase of 16.22% over the last three days. Not to forget the impressive performance of Rheinmetall, which has increased by an impressive 182.79% since the beginning of the year, which represents a remarkable increase compared to the previous year of 114.15%.
The best performers
The current list of the best performers in the MDAX shows a colorful picture that ranges from large manufacturers to brand new companies:
- thyssenkrupp AG: +92%
- Hensoldt AG: +45%
- AUTO1 Group SE: +43%
All three companies demonstrate strong fundamentals and benefit from a variety of factors, from large orders to security budgets. On the other hand, there are also losers, like Puma SE, which fell -32%.
Market development and outlook
The development of the MDAX shows that the index has risen by over 11% since the beginning of the year and reached a new 52-week high on February 26th. Optimism is being fueled for 2025 regarding fiscal stimulus and possible interest rate cuts from the ECB. There may be buying opportunities here during temporary price setbacks, which investors should think carefully about.
In summary, it can be said that the German small caps that are in the MDAX will be at the top of investors' lists in 2025. The high performance and duration of the last few months show promising trends for the rest of the year. If you have a good hand, you can get an interesting return here and possibly secure one or two profits in your wallet.