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How to invest in France using ETFs
How do I invest in French stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the French stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the French stock market you'll find 1 index which is tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on the Eurozone.
Performance of French stocks (CAC 40®)
1 month: -0.33%
1 year: 15.22%
3 years: 30.80%
5 years: 66.28%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on France
For an investment in the French stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 2 ETFs. On the CAC 40® index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.20% p.a. and 0.25% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CAC 40® | France | 2 ETFs | 40 | The CAC 40® index tracks the largest and most traded French stocks listed on Euronext in Paris. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi CAC 40 UCITS ETF DistFR0007052782 | 3,428 | 0.25% p.a. | Distributing | France | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers CAC 40 UCITS ETF 1DLU0322250985 | 111 | 0.20% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC 40® | -0.41% | 5.73% | 5.37% | 17.28% | 31.64% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC 40® | 14.43% | 0.68% | 19.89% | -6.91% | 31.60% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best France ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Amundi CAC 40 UCITS ETF Dist | 17.28% |
| 2 | Xtrackers CAC 40 UCITS ETF 1D | 15.83% |
The cheapest France ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Xtrackers CAC 40 UCITS ETF 1D | 0.20% p.a. |
| 2 | Amundi CAC 40 UCITS ETF Dist | 0.25% p.a. |
Alternative investment opportunities
Eurozone indices with a large share of France
Besides France ETFs you may consider ETFs on the European stock markets. In total, you can invest in 3 indices on the Eurozone tracked by 8 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Eurozone is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.20% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | Europe France: 40.10% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETFs | 50 | The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone. Index factsheet |
| MSCI EMU | Europe France: 36.82% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETFs | 223 (28/11/2025) | The MSCI EMU index tracks large and mid cap stocks from countries in the European Economic and Monetary Union. Index factsheet |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | Europe France: 31.90% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 195 (28/06/2024) | The Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap index tracks large and mid cap securities from Eurozone countries. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 5,313 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 4,865 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF AccFR0007054358 | 3,640 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 2,087 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR disLU0147308422 | 1,512 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1681047319 | 812 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 666 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 56 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -0.37% | 6.32% | 6.29% | 21.42% | 56.25% | |
| MSCI EMU | -0.23% | 5.68% | 6.38% | 23.05% | 53.43% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -0.25% | 5.83% | 6.88% | 24.72% | 54.23% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | 19.29% | 11.53% | 22.80% | -9.05% | 23.99% | |
| MSCI EMU | 21.65% | 9.94% | 19.28% | -12.12% | 22.62% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | 22.02% | 9.90% | 20.10% | -12.04% | 25.58% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.