DAX-Weekly Review KW 22: Overview of Winners and Losers
In calendar week 22 of the year 2025, the DAX faced various influencing factors that affected stock performance. Here is an overview of the winners and losers, as well as the relevant developments impacting private investors, savers, and small investors.
Winners in the DAX
- Rheinmetall: With a performance of +5.85%, Rheinmetall was the biggest winner in the DAX in KW 22. This is mainly attributed to the increased demand for defense stocks.
- Qiagen NV Registered Shs: Qiagen NV showed strong performance with an increase of +5.75% and was among the top winners of the week.
Losers in the DAX
- Porsche Automobil vz: With a decline of -3.78%, Porsche was among the biggest losers of the week.
- Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials recorded a loss of -3.66% and was also among the losers.
- Sartorius vz: Sartorius vz had to take a decline of -2.72%.
- Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) St: Fresenius Medical Care lost -2.19% and was also among the losers of the week.
Relevant Developments
- Interest Rate Hopes and Corporate Numbers: The DAX initially benefited from interest rate hopes and stable corporate numbers, leading to an increase above the 24,000 point mark.
- Trade Conflicts: The threat from Donald Trump to impose tariffs on EU goods led to uncertainties and a decline in the DAX. Export values and tech stocks were particularly affected.
- Global Economy: The global economy also provided tailwind, especially for defense and industrial stocks.
These developments had different impacts on private investors, savers, and small investors. While some stocks rose significantly, others suffered from market uncertainties. It is important to pay attention to such developments in order to make informed investment decisions.