S&P 500 vs CAC 40: performance comparison

Returns compared since 1990 — which wins long term?

In short — over ~10 years, $1000 in the S&P 500 would be worth $4,001 vs $1,884 for the CAC 40 → S&P 500 wins. Average annual return: S&P 500 15%/yr, CAC 40 7%/yr. Price return, excluding dividends.

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$1000 invested in S&P 500 or CAC 40

Investment	$1000 in S&P 500	$1000 in CAC 40	Winner
5 years ago	$2,029	$1,541	🟢 S&P 500
10 years ago	$4,001	$1,884	🟢 S&P 500

Yearly returns: S&P 500 vs CAC 40

Year	S&P 500	CAC 40	Winner
2026	+12%	+2%	🟢 S&P 500
2025	+16%	+2%	🟢 S&P 500
2024	+17%	+4%	🟢 S&P 500
2023	+28%	+8%	🟢 S&P 500
2022	-9%	+1%	🔵 CAC 40
2021	+15%	+30%	🔵 CAC 40
2020	+29%	-7%	🟢 S&P 500
2019	+6%	+16%	🔵 CAC 40
2018	+3%	-9%	🟢 S&P 500
2017	+15%	+15%	🔵 CAC 40
2016	+22%	+8%	🟢 S&P 500

Frequently asked questions

S&P 500 or CAC 40: which performed best?

Over about 10 years, $1000 in the S&P 500 is worth $4,001 vs $1,884 for the CAC 40 — S&P 500 wins (price return, excluding dividends).

Should I invest in the S&P 500 or the CAC 40?

Historically S&P 500 performed better over 10 years, but past performance doesn't predict the future and both have different risk profiles. Not advice; also consider volatility and your horizon.

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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.