Euronext Paris - Stocks

As the French part of the Euronext group, Euronext Paris offers investors access to a wide range of shares in French and international companies. Founded in 2000 following the merger of several European stock exchanges, Euronext Paris has become one of Europe's leading stock markets. It allows the listing and trading of equities, bonds, derivatives and other financial instruments. Euronext Paris hosts a wide variety of companies, ranging from large multinational groups to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sectors as diverse as finance, energy, health, technology and luxury. The CAC 40 index is Euronext Paris' main barometer, comprising the 40 largest French companies in terms of market capitalisation and liquidity. Other important Euronext indices include the SBF 120, the CAC Mid 60 and the CAC 40 ESG (the 'sustainable' version of the CAC 40 launched in 2021). As a major financial centre, Euronext Paris is an important indicator of the economic health of France and Europe, so the performance of its indices is closely watched by both domestic and international investors.<Regulated by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), Euronext Paris remains a preferred choice for foreign investors seeking exposure to the European stock market in order to diversify their investment portfolios, while benefiting from strong guarantees in terms of price transparency and the integrity of the trading process.