CAC-40 Index,FCHI
7085.94-25.94 (-0.3647)
The CAC 40 Index, also known as the Cotation Assistée en Continu 40 or simply the CAC, is a widely recognized stock market index that tracks the performance of the 40 largest publicly traded companies listed on the Euronext Paris exchange, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, by market capitalization. As the premier index in France, the CAC 40 is often used as a barometer of the overall health of the French stock market and a benchmark for investment performance in the country.
Launched in 1987, the CAC 40 Index was created by the Euronext Paris exchange to provide a transparent and representative benchmark for the French market. The index is market-capitalization weighted, meaning that the largest companies in the index have a greater influence on its overall value. By including companies from a diverse range of industries, such as finance, energy, consumer goods, and technology, the CAC 40 provides a broad representation of the French economy.
The CAC 40 is considered a leading indicator of the French stock market performance because it encompasses a wide variety of sectors and covers a significant portion of the total market capitalization of the Euronext Paris exchange. Some of the well-known companies in the index include LVMH, TotalEnergies, Sanofi, L'Oréal, and Airbus.
The index's significance lies in its ability to offer insights into the performance of leading French companies and the overall health of the French stock market. As a result, the CAC 40 is often compared to other major indices, such as the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ-100, the FTSE 100, and the Hang Seng Index. The CAC 40 stands out as the premier index for the French market, providing a comprehensive representation of the largest publicly traded companies listed on the Euronext Paris exchange.
In summary, the CAC 40 Index is an essential tool for investors and analysts who wish to track the performance of the largest publicly traded companies listed on the Euronext Paris exchange. It is a globally recognized benchmark and a crucial indicator of the health of the French stock market and the broader economy.
CAC-40 Latest Price
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Prices for Constituents of CAC-40
Name | Sector | Industry |
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L’Oreal SA (OR) | Consumer Defensive | Household & Personal Products |
Thales S.A. (HO) | Industrials | Aerospace & Defense |
Legrand SA (LR) | Industrials | Electrical Equipment & Parts |
ArcelorMittal SA (MT) | Basic Materials | Steel |
Danone SA (BN) | Consumer Defensive | Packaged Foods |
Hermes International SCA (RMS) | Consumer Cyclical | Luxury Goods |
Air Liquide SA (AI) | Basic Materials | Specialty Chemicals |
Credit Agricole SA (ACA) | Financial Services | Banks-Regional |
Schneider Electric S.E. (SU) | Industrials | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
Bouygues SA (EN) | Industrials | Engineering & Construction |
Pernod Ricard S.A. (RI) | Consumer Defensive | Beverages-Wineries & Distilleries |
LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne (MC) | Consumer Cyclical | Luxury Goods |
Alstom S.A. (ALO) | Industrials | Railroads |
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA (ML) | Consumer Cyclical | Automobiles & Auto Parts |
Eurofins Scientific SE (ERF) | Healthcare | Diagnostics & Research |
Capgemini SE (CAP) | Technology | Information Technology Services |
Vivendi SA (VIV) | Communication Services | Entertainment |
BNP Paribas SA (BNP) | Financial Services | Banks-Regional |
Renault SA (RNO) | Consumer Cyclical | Auto Manufacturers |
Vinci S.A. (DG) | Industrials | Engineering & Construction |
Sanofi SA (SAN) | Healthcare | Drug Manufacturers-General |
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. (SGO) | Industrials | Building Products & Equipment |
Publicis Groupe SA (PUB) | Communication Services | Advertising Agencies |
Safran SA (SAF) | Industrials | Aerospace & Defense |
Carrefour SA (CA) | Consumer Defensive | Grocery Stores |
Societe Generale S.A. (GLE) | Financial Services | Banks-Regional |
Veolia Environnement VE SA (VIE) | Industrials | Waste Management |
Dassault Systemes SE (DSY) | Technology | Software-Application |
AXA SA (CS) | Financial Services | Insurance-Diversified |
Airbus Group SE (AIR) | Industrials | Aerospace & Defense |
Orange SA (ORA) | Communication Services | Telecom Services |
Engie SA (ENGI) | Utilities | Utilities-Diversified |
Kering SA (KER) | Consumer Cyclical | Luxury Goods |
Worldline SA (WLN) | Technology | Software-Infrastructure |
Teleperformance SE (TEP) | Industrials | Specialty Business Services |
EssilorLuxottica SA (EL) | Healthcare | Medical Instruments & Supplies |
Stellantis NV (STLAP) | Consumer Cyclical | Auto Manufacturers |
TotalEnergies SE (TTE) | Energy | Oil & Gas Integrated |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) | Real Estate | REIT-Retail |
STMicroelectronics N.V. (STMPA) | Technology | Semiconductors |
Edenred SA (EDEN) | Financial Services | Credit Services |