Why I trade the CAC 40 Index?
- Due to such a small trading account the volatility of others EU markets I can get stopped out very quickly as I have such a tight stop loss.
- The CAC 40 Index doesn’t move as erratically as the DAX German index nor the FTSE 100.
- And as part of my trading plan I am sticking to 1 index, I want to get to know the index inside out and how it moves, especially with fundemental news announcements.
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I use CNBC to find the closing UK session prices to find gaps and also for latest European Market news, and log all weekly Chart Images – CAC 40 Index Chart Screenshots
CAC 40 Index History
The French CAC 40 Index (Cotation Assistée en Continu) stock market is one of the primary financial exchanges in France. It is based in Paris and represents a key benchmark for the performance of French equities.
The CAC 40 index is composed of 40 of the largest and most actively traded companies listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange. These companies come from various sectors, including banking, energy, telecommunications, and consumer goods.
The CAC index is widely followed by investors and serves as an important indicator of the overall health and trends of the French economy. It provides a platform for companies to raise capital, and investors can trade stocks, bonds, and derivatives on the market. The CAC stock market plays a significant role in shaping the financial landscape in France and serves as a barometer for investor sentiment and economic activity in the country.
The CAC index is widely followed by investors and serves as an important indicator of the overall health and trends of the French economy. It provides a platform for companies to raise capital, and investors can trade stocks, bonds, and derivatives on the market. The CAC stock market plays a significant role in shaping the financial landscape in France and serves as a barometer for investor sentiment and economic activity in the country.
CAC 40 Index Companies with weightings
| Company | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Accor | 0.78 |
| Air Liquide | 4.94 |
| Airbus Group | 3.67 |
| ArcelorMittal | 1.46 |
| Atos | 0.79 |
| AXA | 4.16 |
| BNP Paribas | 7.01 |
| Bouygues | 1.52 |
| Capgemini | 3.17 |
| Carrefour | 1.49 |
| Crédit Agricole | 2.52 |
| Danone | 2.57 |
| Dassault Systèmes | 4.53 |
| Engie | 1.29 |
| EssilorLuxottica | 4.05 |
| Hermès International | 2.15 |
| Kering | 7.16 |
| L'Oréal | 14.28 |
| Legrand | 2.08 |
| LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton | 17.48 |
| Michelin | 2.76 |
| Orange | 1.80 |
| Pernod Ricard | 3.23 |
| Publicis Groupe | 1.21 |
| Renault | 1.75 |
| Safran | 4.78 |
| Saint-Gobain | 3.11 |
| Sanofi | 9.12 |
| Schneider Electric | 9.15 |
| Société Générale | 2.14 |
| STMicroelectronics | 1.89 |
| Teleperformance | 1.06 |
| Thales | 2.14 |
| TotalEnergies | 8.50 |
| Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield | 1.06 |
| Veolia Environnement | 2.29 |
| Vinci | 6.84 |
| Vivendi | 7.14 |
| Worldline | 2.54 |
| WPP | 2.15 |