Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the world largest stock exchanges and is operated by Deutsche Börse, which also owns the European futures exchange Eurex and the clearing company Clearstream. As of 2011, companies from more than 80 countries list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with about 50% from North and South America, 30% from Europe, 14% from Asia and 6% from Australia and Africa.
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange had long history since 1894. It accounts for a very large share of turnover among other German markets. Most trades are taken place via the XETRA system nowadays.