Introduction
In May 2025, the DAX showed significant movements, which are of great importance both for private investors and savers. Here are the biggest winners and losers of the month:
The Biggest Winners in May 2025
The top winners in the DAX in May 2025 were not explicitly listed in the provided sources, but some of the best performers of the year 2025 are known:
- Rheinmetall AG: Known for its strong performance in 2025, driven by order fantasies and geopolitical developments.
- Commerzbank: Also one of the top performers of the year 2025.
- Siemens Energy AG: Positive development in May 2025, supported by energy policy signals and market stabilization.
- Heidelberg Materials: Another winner of the year 2025.
- Deutsche Bank: Also among the top performers of the year.
Specific winners in May 2025 mentioned in the sources include:
- Zalando SE: Increase of +5.03% due to speculation about restructuring progress and potential logistics sales.
- QIAGEN N.V.: +2.70% due to biotech optimism and acquisition rumors.
- Siemens Energy AG: +2.59% due to energy policy signals and market stabilization.
- Rheinmetall AG: +2.55% due to order fantasies following Ukraine resolutions.
- Brenntag SE: +2.41% due to good North America numbers and dividend fantasies.
The Biggest Losers in May 2025
The biggest losers in the DAX in May 2025 were:
- Sartorius vz: Decline of -7.09%.
- Merck: -5.25%.
- Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft: -5.02%.
- BASF: -5.00%.
- Allianz: -4.23%.
These changes reflect the dynamics and various influences that shaped the DAX in May 2025. They provide valuable insights into market developments and can be of great importance for investment decisions.