France bank PEA holdings: listed shares issued in France
France bank PEA holdings: listed shares issued in France stood at 51.5 EUR billion in Q1 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Securities held by residents table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2008 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Securities held by residents table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
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| Bank PEA holdings by asset | |||||||||||
| Listed shares issued in France | 51.5 | 52.05 | 51.32 | 50.48 | 49.86 | 47.41 | 51.07 | 47.68 | 52.92 | 50.54 | |
| Listed shares issued in other euro area countries | 8.28 | 8.57 | 8.16 | 7.84 | 7.1 | 6.79 | 6.76 | 6.38 | 6.87 | 6.32 |
Understanding france bank PEA holdings: listed shares issued in France
This series measures the aggregate market value of publicly traded equity instruments issued by domestic corporations and held within regulated equity savings plans. It isolates domestic large-cap and mid-cap stock ownership from foreign equities and non-listed corporate holdings, offering a precise view of domestic equity exposure within tax-advantaged portfolios. Valuations fluctuate directly with domestic stock exchange movements and corporate transactional activity.
Interpreting this measure requires accounting for equity price volatility, which often dwarfs the impact of net purchases or sales by retail investors. Comparing this series with foreign equity holdings reveals domestic investment home bias within household portfolios. Revisions to historical data are rare but can occur if issuing corporations alter their primary listing status or if reporting custodians correct asset classification codes.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific securities are counted in this series?
- It includes publicly listed shares issued by companies headquartered or legally established within France.
- Does this series capture shares held outside of regulated savings plans?
- No, coverage is strictly limited to assets housed within qualifying equity savings plan accounts.
- How do market corrections affect this figure?
- A general decline in domestic stock market indices directly reduces the measured outstanding amount without any share disposals.