reconstruction after World War II
survived World War II
adoption of euro in 1999
establishment of Xetra in 1997
integration into Deutsche Börse Group in 1993
introduction of DAX index in 1988
introduction of electronic trading in 1997
major role in German economic development
major trading center in the Holy Roman Empire
site of major IPOs in Germany
transition from open outcry to electronic trading
expansion during the 19th century industrialization