CAC40

C40 | France

Overview

Description

The CAC40, or Cotation Assistée en Continu 40, is the foremost stock index of France, featuring the 40 largest and most actively traded companies listed on the Euronext Paris exchange. The index encompasses a diverse range of industries, including luxury goods, energy, and finance, providing a comprehensive overview of the French economy's performance. For investors interested in the French market, the CAC40 serves as an essential benchmark and a gateway to the country's most influential companies.

Being a market capitalization-weighted index, the CAC40 assigns weights to its constituent companies based on their market value, ensuring that larger, more prominent companies have a greater impact on the index's fluctuations. Investors looking to gain exposure to the French market can use the CAC40 as a reference point, as it offers a well-rounded representation of France's leading companies, while also providing the benefits of diversification across various sectors.

Index Details

ISIN:
FR0003500008
Currency:
EUR
Constituents:
40
Launch Date:
1987-12-31
Index Type:
Large Cap
Operator:
Euronext
Rebalancing:
Quarterly

Constituents

Company Ticker ISIN Industry Country
Airbus SE Logo
Designs & manufactures aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and space systems for…
AIR NL0000235190 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery Netherlands
Air Liquide Logo
A world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare.
AI FR0000120073 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms France
Alstom Logo
A global provider of rail transport systems, equipment, and services for sustai…
ALO FR0010220475 Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock France
ArcelorMittal Logo
A leading steel and mining firm serving automotive, construction, and packaging…
MTL LU1598757687 Manufacture of basic iron and steel Luxembourg
AXA Logo
AXA
A global leader in insurance and asset management for individuals and businesse…
CS FR0000120628 Extraction of natural gas France
BNP Paribas Logo
A global bank offering banking, investment, and insurance services to diverse c…
BNP FR0000131104 Extraction of natural gas France
Bouygues SA Logo
A diversified group in construction, energy, media, and telecom for public/priv…
EN FR0000120503 Activities of head offices France
BRD - Groupe Societe Generale S.A. Logo
A major Romanian bank offering retail, corporate, and investment services to in…
BRD ROBRDBACNOR2 Extraction of natural gas Romania
Capgemini SE Logo
Global IT services & consulting firm driving business transformation with cloud…
CAP FR0000125338 Extraction of natural gas France
Carrefour Logo
Global multi-format food retailer in 40+ countries, offering fresh food and fin…
CA FR0000120172 Non-specialized retail sale France
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain Logo
Designs and distributes materials for light, sustainable construction and indus…
SGO FR0000125007 Manufacture of glass and glass products France
Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin Logo
Global manufacturer of tires, advanced materials, and mobility solutions for al…
ML FR0000121261 Manufacture of rubber products France
Crédit Agricole S.A. Logo
A cooperative financial institution offering banking, asset management, and ins…
ACA FR0000045072 Extraction of natural gas France
Danone Logo
Global food & beverage leader in dairy, plant-based, water, and specialized nut…
BN FR0000120644 Manufacture of dairy products France
Dassault Systèmes SE Logo
A collaborative platform for creating virtual twin experiences to drive innovat…
DSY FR0014003TT8 Software publishing France
ENGIE Logo
Global group providing low-carbon electricity, energy infrastructure, and decar…
ENGI FR0010208488 Electric power generation, transmission and distribution activities France
EssilorLuxottica Logo
Global leader in designing, manufacturing & distributing ophthalmic lenses, fra…
EL FR0000121667 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies France
Eurofins-Cerep Logo
CRO offering preclinical drug profiling, screening & pharmacology testing for p…
ALECR FR0013256518 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering France
Hermès International Logo
French luxury house creating artisanal leather goods, silk accessories, and rea…
RMS FR0000052292 Tanning, dyeing, dressing of leather and fur; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness France
Kering Logo
A global luxury group managing renowned houses in fashion, leather goods, jewel…
KER FR0000121485 Activities of head offices France
Legrand Logo
Global specialist in electrical and digital infrastructure for all types of bui…
LR FR0010307819 Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices France
L'Oréal Logo
A global beauty leader offering innovative makeup, haircare, skincare, and perf…
LOR FR0000120321 Manufacture of other chemical products France
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Logo
A global leader managing 75 prestigious brands in luxury fashion, spirits, jewe…
MC FR0000121014 Activities of head offices France
Orange Logo
Global telecom operator providing mobile, fixed-line, and internet services to …
ORA FR0000133308 Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities France
Pernod Ricard Logo
Global producer of premium wines and spirits managing a portfolio of over 240 b…
RI FR0000120693 Manufacture of beverages France
Publicis Groupe SA Logo
A communications group offering advertising, media, and digital transformation …
PUB FR0000130577 Mining of non-ferrous metal ores France
Renault Logo
Global manufacturer of vehicles, trucks, and buses focused on innovative, susta…
RNO FR0000131906 Manufacture of motor vehicles France
Safran Logo
A high-tech group providing propulsion systems and equipment for aviation, defe…
SAF FR0000073272 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery France
Sanofi Logo
Global biopharma firm researching, developing & marketing prescription medicine…
SAN FR0000120578 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products France
Schneider Electric SE Logo
Digital automation and energy management solutions for homes, buildings, data c…
SU FR0000121972 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus France
Stellantis N.V. Logo
Global automaker of 14 brands, pioneering sustainable and electrified mobility …
STLA NL00150001Q9 Manufacture of motor vehicles Netherlands
STMicroelectronics Logo
Designs energy-efficient semiconductors like MCUs and sensors for automotive, i…
STM NL0000226223 Manufacture of electronic components and boards Switzerland
Teleperformance SE Logo
Global provider of AI-enabled customer experience and business process outsourc…
TEP FR0000051807 Activities of call centres France
Thales Logo
Builds advanced systems and cybersecurity for the defence, aerospace, space, an…
HO FR0000121329 Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment; watches and clocks France
TotalEnergies SE Logo
Provides energy sector data, analytics, and intelligence for financial & corpor…
TTE FR0000120271 Extraction of natural gas France
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE Logo
Global owner, developer, and operator of premier shopping, office, and event ve…
URW FR0013326246 Extraction of natural gas France
Veolia Environnement Logo
Provides environmental solutions in water, waste, and energy for municipal & in…
VIE FR0000124141 Remediation and other waste management service activities France
VINCI Logo
A global leader in concessions, energy, and construction, managing infrastructu…
DG FR0000125486 Construction of roads and railways France
Vivendi SE Logo
A global investment company focused on media, content, and entertainment assets.
VIV FR0000127771 Activities of head offices France
Worldline Logo
Provides secure payment tech and transactional services for merchants and finan…
WLN FR0011981968 Activities auxiliary to financial services, except insurance and pension funding France

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