When the German share index was expanded to 40 values in 2021, the aim was to reflect the breadth of the German economy. This is only halfway successful, many important sectors are also underrepresented in the larger leading index.
Informed investors who rely on Europe's largest economy therefore often look at the so-called second-line stocks, medium-sized and small companies that can be found in the MDax or SDax or are not represented in any stock market barometer at all. Even dividend hunters should not ignore German small caps under any circumstances. Because here are some of the biggest positive surprises this year.