CAC 40 Index (^FCHI)

The CAC 40 is the benchmark French stock market index, tracking the 40 largest and most liquid companies listed on the Euronext Paris exchange. Modeled after the Dow Jones Industrial Average, it serves as the main indicator of the health of the French economy. The index covers key sectors such as luxury goods, energy, finance, and industrials, and includes globally recognized firms like LVMH, TotalEnergies, and BNP Paribas. The CAC 40 is float-adjusted and market-cap weighted, making it a vital tool for investors tracking France and the broader Eurozone.