Equity strategies

Carmignac China New Economy

Emerging marketsArticle 8
Share Class

FR0013467024

Seize the growth potential of China's New Economy
  • Investing with conviction : seeking companies in China's New Economy, which benefit from the country's economic transition and long-term reform.
  • Investing with selectivity : favoring domestic quality companies which have high income visibility, while avoiding those linked to external demand.
  • Investing sustainably : analysing companies according to their financial profile but also according to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
Asset Allocation
Equities95.4 %
Other4.6 %
Data as of:  31 Mar 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 41.2 %
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- 32.4 %
+ 15.9 %
+ 59.9 %
From 31/12/2019
To 09/04/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 93.4 %
- 29.3 %
- 3.5 %
- 22.0 %
+ 1.4 %
+ 20.7 %
Net Asset Value
141.25 €
Asset Under Management
106 M €
Net Equity Exposure31/03/2026
95.4 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  9 Apr 2026.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. The SFDR classification of the Funds may change over time.

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Manager.
Fund Management Team

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the 30 September 2025. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Yunfan BAO

Fund Manager
Through an active conviction and sustainable approach, we focus on domestic companies in China's new economy that can benefit from the country's economic transition and long-term reforms.

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the 30 September 2025. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
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Carmignac China New Economy fund performance

Take a look at the Fund's performance supported by our Fund managers’ market commentary and strategy insight.

Our monthly comments

Data as of:  31 Mar 2026.
Fund management team

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the 30 September 2025. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Yunfan BAO

Fund Manager

Market environment

  • March was marked by heightened volatility across global and emerging equity markets, with a particularly sharp correction in Asia. In this context, the Hang Seng declined by 5% and the CSI 300 by 4%, reflecting a broader risk-off sentiment amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Notably, these markets performed relatively better than Europe and Southeast Asian markets.
  • This instability was largely driven by the resurgence of tensions in the Middle East. The initial Israeli-American strikes on Iran at the end of February, followed by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a sharp increase in energy prices, particularly oil, raising concerns over inflation and global supply disruptions.
  • As a result, several emerging market governments have begun implementing emergency measures, as the energy shock increasingly translates into regional supply risks across Asia. In China, authorities have notably instructed refiners to halt fuel exports in order to prioritise domestic supply, highlighting the growing pressure on energy security.
  • Despite this challenging backdrop, Chinese and Hong Kong equity markets have shown relative resilience. This resilience has been supported by policy flexibility, exposure to AI-related themes, attractive valuations, and continued support from domestic institutional investors.
  • In addition, recent macroeconomic data have been encouraging, with activity indicators for January–February surprising to the upside. Industrial production rose by 6.3% year-on-year, retail sales by 2.8%, and fixed asset investment by 1.8%, all exceeding expectations. This strength has been primarily driven by robust trade dynamics, with exports surging by 21.8% year-on-year—the fastest pace in over four years—while imports also recorded strong growth, supported by sustained demand for IT and semiconductor-related goods amid the global AI investment cycle.

Performance commentary

  • In this context, our strategy delivered a negative performance, while nevertheless outperforming its reference indicator.
  • Among the main detractors were digital platform companies such as Didi and Tencent Music, which were impacted by concerns over profitability in an increasingly competitive AI-driven environment. We continue to monitor these positions closely and reassess their long-term potential.
  • Hainan Drinda also weighed on performance, as the company reported weak results, marked by pressured profitability and negative cash flow, which negatively affected investor sentiment.
  • Conversely, CATL contributed positively, supported by strong demand for electric vehicle batteries and continued international expansion.
  • Finally, despite volatile market conditions, our Taiwanese portfolio delivered a broadly flat performance, supported by disciplined stock selection. Companies such as All Ring Tech, Asia Vital Components, and Lotes contributed positively, driven by solid results and favourable outlooks within the semiconductor value chain.

Outlook strategy

  • Looking ahead, despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the structural investment case for emerging markets remains intact. While some short-term drivers — notably global growth momentum and US dollar weakness — have faced headwinds, emerging markets continue to benefit from robust earnings growth, attractive valuations, and sustained technological momentum, particularly in China and Taiwan.
  • With the resurgence of tensions in the Middle East, the market environment is becoming increasingly selective, with performance more driven by earnings visibility and structural positioning than by broad market beta. This rising dispersion creates a favourable backdrop for active management and reinforces the importance of a disciplined, bottom-up stock selection approach.
  • Recent economic data further support the view that China remains well positioned to benefit from global investment cycles in artificial intelligence, electrification, and energy infrastructure through 2026, although a prolonged geopolitical shock could weigh on global demand.
  • In this context, we favour targeted exposure to structural growth areas such as technological innovation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and mobility, across both China and Taiwan. During the month, we reduced our exposure to platform companies, including Didi, reflecting a more cautious stance on the segment.
  • We also initiated positions in several companies aligned with these themes, including Voltronic Power in Taiwan, a key player in power electronics and energy management solutions, as well as Shenzhen Zhaowei Machinery and Shenzhen Kaifa Technology in China, both exposed to high-precision manufacturing and electronics supply chains. In parallel, we took profits on selected Taiwanese names such as Asia Vital Components and Elite Material following strong share price performance.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  9 Apr 2026.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
​Morningstar Rating™ :  © YYYY Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; may not be copied or distributed; and is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
​From 01/01/2013 the equity index reference indicators are calculated net dividends reinvested.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 11/04/2026

Carmignac China New Economy Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  31 Mar 2026.
Asia100.0 %
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Key figures

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Exposure Data

Data as of:  31 Mar 2026.
Equity Investment Weight95.4 %
Net Equity Exposure95.4 %
Number of Equity Issuers40
Active Share65.0 %

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Reference to certain securities and financial instruments is for illustrative purposes to highlight stocks that are or have been included in the portfolios of funds in the Carmignac range. This is not intended to promote direct investment in those instruments, nor does it constitute investment advice. The Management Company is not subject to prohibition on trading in these instruments prior to issuing any communication. The portfolios of Carmignac funds may change without previous notice.
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The information presented above is not contractually binding and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor), where applicable. Investors may lose some or all of their capital, as the capital in the UCI is not guaranteed. Access to the products and services presented herein may be restricted for some individuals or countries. Taxation depends on the situation of the individual. The risks, fees and recommended investment period for the UCI presented are detailed in the KIDs (key information documents) and prospectuses available on this website. The KID must be made available to the subscriber prior to purchase.). The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager.