CAC 40 price (FRA40) — live chart
Follow the live France 40 (CAC 40) price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves FRA40.
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About France 40 (CAC 40)
France 40 (CAC 40), shown as FRA40, tracks a benchmark index of major companies listed in Paris. Its level is quoted in index points rather than as the share price of an individual business. For the supplied CFD contract size of 1 × index, each point of movement represents EUR 1 per contract.
The CAC 40 combines exposure to French-listed businesses with substantial international operations. Luxury goods, industrial businesses, financial services and other sectors contribute to its character, so its movements can reflect both domestic conditions and overseas demand. Company earnings, exchange-rate changes and shifts in global equity sentiment can therefore matter alongside developments in the French economy.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, FRA40 is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying shares. Trading is available nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break, and is most active during Paris hours. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, while euro-denominated point values determine the contract's monetary exposure.
What moves the price
- Earnings and outlooks from CAC 40 companies
- European Central Bank policy and interest-rate expectations
- French and euro-area economic data
- Global demand for luxury goods and industrial exports
- Euro exchange-rate movements
- French political developments and global equity sentiment
| Symbol | FRA40 |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 × index (EUR per point) |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | Nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break; most active during Paris hours |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
FRA40 questions
How does the FRA40 contract size translate index points into euros?
The supplied contract size is 1 × index, expressed in EUR per point. For one contract, a one-point movement therefore represents EUR 1. Whether that movement produces a gain or loss depends on whether the position is long or short.
When can FRA40 be traded on Xellion's MT5?
FRA40 trading is available nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break. Activity is typically greatest during Paris hours, when the underlying French equity market is active. The daily break means trading is not continuous throughout the weekday session.
Why can overseas developments affect France 40?
Many CAC 40 companies operate internationally, so their earnings are influenced by demand beyond France. Changes in global consumer spending, industrial activity and the euro can affect constituent companies differently, helping explain why the index does not simply mirror the domestic economy.
Does trading FRA40 mean owning CAC 40 shares?
No. FRA40 on Xellion's MT5 platform is a CFD linked to the index, not ownership of its constituent shares. A position can be long or short, with gains or losses reflecting price movements. Leverage increases exposure and magnifies both gains and losses.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure