France Equity

France equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Paris... France equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, which is part of the broader Euronext market. The most well-known benchmark is the CAC 40, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest companies listed on the exchange. As of September 2023, French equities had a total market capitalization of approximately US3.6 trillion. The exchange has large weightings in industrials, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples. Some of the largest companies on the French market include LVMH, TotalEnergies, L’Oreal, Sanofi, and Airbus Group. French equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Euro. The French economy, the world’s 7th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by high levels of innovation, state involvement in key sectors, and a strong labor movement. Aircraft, plastics, and beverages are key exports. Among European countries, the nation is the largest recipient of foreign direct investment. As a developed market economy, France equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 12/20/2024 View more View less

France equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, which is part of the broader Euronext market. The most well-known benchmark is the CAC 40, which is a... France equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, which is part of the broader Euronext market. The most well-known benchmark is the CAC 40, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest companies listed on the exchange. As of September 2023, French equities had a total market capitalization of approximately US3.6 trillion. The exchange has large weightings in industrials, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples. Some of the largest companies on the French market include LVMH, TotalEnergies, L’Oreal, Sanofi, and Airbus Group. French equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Euro. The French economy, the world’s 7th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by high levels of innovation, state involvement in key sectors, and a strong labor movement. Aircraft, plastics, and beverages are key exports. Among European countries, the nation is the largest recipient of foreign direct investment. As a developed market economy, France equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 12/20/2024 View more View less