$1,000 in CAC 40 10 years ago = $1,772
If I'd invested $1,000 in CAC 40
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $985 | -2% |
| 3 years ago | $1,105 | +11% |
| 5 years ago | $1,450 | +45% |
| 10 years ago | $1,772 | +77% |
| since inception (1990) | $3,969 | +297% |
Return by year (CAC 40)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -4% | $963 (-4%) |
| 2025 | +2% | $985 (-2%) |
| 2024 | +4% | $1,022 (+2%) |
| 2023 | +8% | $1,105 (+11%) |
| 2022 | +1% | $1,118 (+12%) |
| 2021 | +30% | $1,450 (+45%) |
| 2020 | -7% | $1,348 (+35%) |
| 2019 | +16% | $1,568 (+57%) |
| 2018 | -9% | $1,428 (+43%) |
| 2017 | +15% | $1,648 (+65%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $1,772 (+77%) |
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 +6%/yr on average (best year 2021, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $1,772. 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 +6%/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 $1,450 today (+45% 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 (+6%/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.