What You Need To Know About The Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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  • Author Marc Tow
  • Published January 14, 2012
  • Word count 659

Located in Frankfurt, Germany, the Frankfurt exchange (FWB) accounts for 90% of German market turnovers and maintains a large percentage of the European market in general. The exchange has a long history, being suggested as early as the 9th century by Emperor Louis the German and being officially founded in 1585. The FWB has grown to house over 250 international trading institutions and over 4500 traders. 35% of the world’s investment capital is represented at the Frankfurt exchange. Companies from over 80 countries, with the majority of them being from North American (50%) and South America (30%) participate with Frankfurt exchange. Owned by Deutsche Borse, the Frankfurt exchange introduced the Xetra system of exchange which will become the primary method of trading beginning in May 2011 when many markets will begin to abolish redundant floor trading. Xetra allows for fast and easy management of equities, bonds, commodities and certificates in any country. It has been successfully integrated into the Irish Stock Exchange and European Energy Exchange, as well as other financial institutions. The FWB has recorded market capitalization for some years as high as 5.2 trillion euros (U.S. $7.4 trillion).

Why the Frankfurt Stock Exchange?

• All shares are free trading. There are no restricted shares, even for officers and insiders.

• No minimum percentage of free float shareholders.

• Prospectus is not required.

• No Sarbanes – Oxley.

• No audit required for the First Quotation Board.

• More liquidity/trading volume than the all exchanges in the world, except the NYSE and NASDAQ.

• A listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is much faster than any other listing in the world.

• Much less ongoing costs than the OTCBB, TSX Venture, Hong Kong, BSE or ASX.

• Public offerings can be deducted without an underwriter. All that is needed is a BaFin approved prospectus.

• The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the most internationally accepted exchange in the world. Trades executed by international investors on Xetra have increased continuously in recent years and, as of the end of 2010, more than 65% of the total trades were from countries outside Germany, with more than 22% from U.S. investors and more than 24% from UK investors.

• The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the most highly respected listing exchange in the world for international listings. Companies from more than 80 countries are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange… more than 40% are from North America, 31% from Europe (including Russia), 14% from Asia and 6% from Australia and Africa. With more international listings than any other stock exchange in the world, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is internationally regarded as the "International Stock Exchange."

• The Frankfurt Stock Exchange receives massive exposure to investor capital with more than 250 international trading institutions and more than 4,500 traders worldwide. Investors directly connected to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange represent a full 35% of the world’s investment capital.

• Germany is home to the largest capital market conference in Europe, with over 5,500 participants and more than 100 exhibitors every year.

• The sophisticated Xetra electronic trading platform was designed for the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is available for electronic trading for all Frankfurt listed companies.

• The Frankfurt Stock Exchange will soon become the largest, most respected and most powerful stock exchange, a symbol of American success and capitalism for more than two centuries, may soon be owned by Deutsche Boerse, the owner/operator company of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. This acquisition would make the Frankfurt Stock Exchange the largest and most powerful stock exchange in the world, with a presence in 14 European countries, plus the United States.

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About Marc Tow

Marc R. Tow is a business adviser, serial entrepreneur, and solutioneer, speaker for entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors. He provides timely counsel, advice and solutions in the areas of marketing, turnaround, capital formation, going public, and entrepreneurship. His 6000 clients are a testament to his successful strategies. Initial consultations are free of charge.

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Marc R. Tow is a mentor, business strategist, angel investor, co-investor, entrepreneur, deal maker, advisor, consultant, investor and speaker. Marc has provided revenue enhancement and profit enhancement, and public and private next day advice. Marc has worked with hundreds of companies from the single entrepreneur to the Fortune 500 and both private, and public companies.

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