Nine French stocks exposed to artificial intelligence, from Schneider Electric to Kalray, are eligible for the Plan d’Épargne en Actions (PEA), allowing French investors to benefit from income tax exemption after five years of holding. The selection ranges from CAC 40 heavyweights (Schneider Electric at 153 billion euros, Air Liquide at 110.6 billion euros) to micro-caps such as Kalray (107 million euros), including STMicroelectronics, Legrand, Soitec, OVHcloud, 2CRSi and Riber. Performance since January 1, 2026 varies widely, from +0.7% for Legrand to +461% for Kalray, illustrating very different risk profiles. Schneider Electric, Air Liquide and Legrand offer diversified AI exposure through established businesses, while small caps like Soitec, 2CRSi, Riber and Kalray are more speculative bets on future growth expectations.
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