About us
Founded in 1947, Deutsche Schutzvereinigung für Wertpapierbesitz e.V. (DSW) today has about 30,000 members and is Germany’s leading association for private investors.
DSW is a non-profit organisation with its head office seated in Düsseldorf supported by eight regional offices which are run by honorary representatives.
Next to a wide range of service offers for our members, DSW has three key objectives:
1. Defending and representing private investors' interests
2. Providing information and education
3. Fostering the equity culture in Germany