CAC40

Index 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.

Rebalancing Frequency

Quarterly

Composition Review

Quarterly

Benchmark

French stock market

Operator

Euronext