MDAX Performance Overview
- Current Close (22 April 2026): 30 851.7 points
- 52‑Week Range:
- High: 32 383.6 points (12 January 2026)
- Low: 26 803.2 points (22 March 2026)
The index has moved into a declining trend over the past week. A series of daily price movements show a consistent decrease from mid‑April to the end of the month.
Daily Price Movements
| Date | Time (Xetra) | Price | % Change | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 April | 09:11 | 31 502.96 | +0.49 % | Continued gains from previous day |
| 22 April | 12:08 | 31 244.51 | –0.33 % | Mid‑day pullback |
| 22 April | 15:41 | 31 212.43 | –0.43 % | Afternoon decline |
| 23 April | 07:27 | –0.49 % | 31 502.96 | Market opened in loss zone |
| 23 April | 10:25 | –1.59 % | 30 871.26 | Mid‑day slide |
| 23 April | 15:57 | –0.98 % | 30 871.26 | End‑day close in loss zone |
| 23 April | 23:00 | –1.23 % | 30 000 | Weak opening for the day |
| 24 April | 07:27 | –0.61 % | 30 000 | Start‑day decline |
| 24 April | 10:25 | –1.96 % | 30 245.99 | Mid‑day drop |
| 24 April | 13:57 | –1.60 % | 30 357.92 | Afternoon fall |
| 24 April | 15:57 | –1.70 % | 30 000 | Close‑day loss |
| 25 April | 01:35 | –1.23 % | 30 000 | Weekend news impact |
(Prices are rounded to the nearest whole number where appropriate.)
Market Sentiment and Key Drivers
- Weak Trading Volume: Several reports highlight a “Schwacher Handel” (weak trading) throughout the week, suggesting reduced liquidity and cautious positioning by investors.
- Sector Performance: The index’s decline is driven mainly by a fall in technology and industrial stocks. In particular, TeamViewer suffered a significant drop, while Renk and Rational posted modest gains, creating a “zweigeteiltes Bild” (split picture) in the sector mix.
- Macro‑Factors: No new macroeconomic data were released that could explain the sustained downward pressure. Analyst commentary refers to an “Iran‑Krieg” (Iran war) situation, but the market remains uncertain regarding future guidance.
Technical Levels
- Resistance (Upper Boundary): 32 383.6 points – the 52‑week high.
- Support (Lower Boundary): 26 803.2 points – the 52‑week low.
The index is currently trading roughly 2 500 points below the 52‑week high and approximately 4 000 points above the 52‑week low, indicating a moderate range but with a clear trend toward the lower side of the cycle.
Summary
From 22 April to 25 April, the MDAX consistently recorded negative daily returns, culminating in a loss‑zone finish on 24 April. Despite an initial positive start on 22 April, the index has been unable to sustain gains, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and a lack of decisive macroeconomic support. The 52‑week high and low provide contextual reference points, with the index remaining within a moderate trading band yet trending downwards.
