$1,000 in CAC 40 10 years ago = $1,884
If I'd invested $1,000 in CAC 40
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,047 | +5% |
| 3 years ago | $1,175 | +17% |
| 5 years ago | $1,541 | +54% |
| 10 years ago | $1,884 | +88% |
| since inception (1990) | $4,219 | +322% |
Return by year (CAC 40)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Is it too late to invest in CAC 40? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years CAC 40 returned +7%/yr on average (best year 2021, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $1,884. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does CAC 40 give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, CAC 40 returned on average +7%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2021 (+30%), worst: 2018 (-9%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in CAC 40 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,541 today (+54% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is CAC 40 a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, CAC 40 has risen over the long run (+7%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2018). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.