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Non-residents held more shares in French CAC 40 companies in 2021
[En 2021 les non-résidents détiennent davantage d’actions des sociétés françaises du CAC 40]

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  • Aurélie Hodeau
  • Olivier Sirello

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For the first time in eight years, non residents increased their share of ownership in French CAC 40 companies. At end 2021, they owned 40.5% of the total market capitalisation, i.e. EUR 866 billion out of EUR 2,137 billion. This rise can be attributed to net share purchases, at a record high since 2014, amounting to EUR 13.3 billion, predominantly in companies operating in the oil, gas and consumer services sectors. It was also attributable to the scope effects of the study, associated with the relocation of certain custodians in France. However, residents were net sellers of French CAC 40 shares to the tune of EUR 6.9 billion. International investors are primarily located in the euro area (44.2%), whose share rose particularly in Luxembourg (15.8%) and the United States (35.1%). C’est une première depuis huit ans : en 2021, les non résidents ont accru la part qu’ils détiennent dans le capital des sociétés françaises du CAC 40. Fin 2021, ils détenaient 40,5 % de la capitalisation boursière totale, soit 866 milliards d’euros sur 2 137 milliards. Cette hausse s’explique par des flux nets d’achats d’actions, au plus haut depuis 2014, à hauteur de 13,3 milliards d’euros, principalement dans des sociétés en lien avec les activités pétrolières, gazières ainsi que les services aux consommateurs. Elle s’explique également par des effets de périmètre de l’étude, liés à la relocalisation de certains conservateurs de titres en France. Les résidents ont en revanche vendu, en net, pour 6,9 milliards d’euros d’actions françaises du CAC 40. Les investisseurs internationaux se situent principalement au sein de la zone euro (44,2 %), dont le poids s’accroit et plus particulièrement au Luxembourg (15,8 %), ainsi qu’aux États Unis (35,1 %).

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  • Aurélie Hodeau & Olivier Sirello, 2022. "Non-residents held more shares in French CAC 40 companies in 2021 [En 2021 les non-résidents détiennent davantage d’actions des sociétés françaises du CAC 40]," Bulletin de la Banque de France, Banque de France, issue 242.
  • Handle: RePEc:bfr:bullbf:2022:242:05
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