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

Open

7111.88

High

7085.94

Volume

-

Change

-25.94

Close

7085.94

Low

7082.46

Previous Close

7111.88

Change Percent

-0.3647




Prices for Constituents of CAC-40

Name Sector Industry
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