Xetra is a trading technology platform developed by Deutsche Börse Group for global trading of stock, funds, bonds, warrants and commodities contracts. It was one of the first electronic trading systems when it was first launched in 1997, and since then it has become the most widely used trading platform in Germany, accounting for more than 90% of all trading in shares in German exchanges.

Xetra offers investors a high degree of flexibility and visibility when trading stocks, as it provides real-time views of the order book/depth of the market for all stock products held in the system. It also offers a low cost, low volatility and low-risk trading system. The platform is currently used by more than 187 international banks and brokers.

Xetra trades typically take place between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. local time, with some extended trading hours available in selected stocks. Xetra is available in more than 17 countries and provides comprehensive global coverage of Austrian, German, Swiss and European stock markets.

Xetra is highly secure, as its architecture is based on a hierarchical system and is powered by robust and secure technology. It offers fast transaction processing, lightning-fast execution and real-time reporting. It supports all the major order types such as market orders, limit orders and stop orders.

Xetra is an excellent choice for those who want to trade their stocks in a secure, cost-efficient and efficient manner. It is a great platform for professional traders and individual investors alike, as it offers a simple and straightforward way to trade stocks.