FrançaisCAC 40: historical performance & « if you invested »
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000 in the CAC 40…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,047 | +5% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,175 | +17% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $1,541 | +54% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $1,884 | +88% |
| since 1990 | $4,219 | +322% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +2% | $1,024 (+2%) |
| 2025 | +2% | $1,047 (+5%) |
| 2024 | +4% | $1,087 (+9%) |
| 2023 | +8% | $1,175 (+17%) |
| 2022 | +1% | $1,189 (+19%) |
| 2021 | +30% | $1,541 (+54%) |
| 2020 | -7% | $1,433 (+43%) |
| 2019 | +16% | $1,666 (+67%) |
| 2018 | -9% | $1,518 (+52%) |
| 2017 | +15% | $1,752 (+75%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $1,884 (+88%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in the CAC 40 return?
$1000 invested in the CAC 40 5 years ago would be worth $1,541 today, and $1,884 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has CAC 40 performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +4%. 2025: +2%. 2026: +2%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is CAC 40's average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 7%/yr, and 9%/yr over 5 years.
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000)?
It's proportional: multiply the result. Over 5 years, $1000 in the CAC 40 is worth $1,541 — so $5,000 five times more, $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator above.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.