Equity strategies

Carmignac Portfolio China New Economy

Emerging marketsArticle 8
Share Class

LU2295992320

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
Equities98.8 %
Other1.2 %
Data as of:  29 Aug 2025.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
- 40.7 %
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+ 14.7 %
+ 28.0 %
From 31/03/2021
To 30/09/2025
Calendar Year Performance 2024
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- 35.6 %
- 5.2 %
- 22.5 %
+ 1.0 %
Net Asset Value
59.34 €
Asset Under Management
10 M €
Net Equity Exposure29/08/2025
98.8 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  30 Sep 2025.
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
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Carmignac Portfolio 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:  30 Sep 2025.
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 31 August 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.

Market environment

  • Chinese markets posted strong gains in September, supported by optimism over the Tech/ AI sector, domestic reallocation into Equities amid renewed policy backing (interest rate cuts, stimulus prospects) despite softer export data.
  • The government strengthened its market-supportive stance, introducing new financial reforms, pro-growth measures, and broader access for foreign investors.
  • The technology and artificial intelligence sectors led the rally, benefiting from public policies increasingly focused on innovation and self-sufficiency initiatives.
  • On the geopolitical front, Xi Jinping convened key leaders of the “Global South,” including Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin, to deepen economic cooperation and trade integration, further bolstering investor optimism toward emerging economies.
  • As for Taiwan, markets continued to rally on the back of solid global semiconductor demand and new investment cycle, confirming the positive momentum and Asia’s key role within the AI revolution.

Performance commentary

  • In September, the fund delivered an excellent performance, outperforming its reference indicator.
  • The main contributors to performance were Alibaba, which performed thanks to its artificial intelligence initiatives and renewed confidence from institutional investors; Tencent, supported by sector rotation into technology and its progress in generative AI; and CATL, which benefited from strong electric vehicle demand and positive developments in securing its lithium supply.
  • Our technology holdings (notably Montage Technology) posted solid returns, driven by enthusiasm around AI, solid investment inflows, and attractive valuations.
  • In the consumer discretionary sector, e-commerce and digital service names also performed well (New Oriental Education and VIPSHOP), supported by improving domestic sentiment and continued policy backing for the digital transformation of the economy.

Outlook strategy

  • We remain constructive on China, supported by a significant improvement in investor sentiment. While geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on the international environment surrounding Beijing, they do not challenge the country’s solid economic fundamentals.
  • On the geopolitical front, Xi Jinping continues to stand firm against Donald Trump and his tariff pressures. In response, he has sought to strengthen alliances within the “Global South,” bringing together key leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi to discuss future political challenges and to capitalize on the growing fragmentation of the Western bloc.
  • Our recent trip to China confirmed two encouraging trends: the increasing prioritization of technological innovation and the renewed investor interest in Hong Kong markets. We identified several sectors with strong structural growth potential, including technologies enabling artificial intelligence, the experience economy, wellness, next-generation mobility, education, fintech, and key daily-life platforms.
  • Although Chinese markets have already posted strong gains year-to-date, valuations remain very attractive. However, this is a market where stock selection should remain the key performance driver, rather than market beta. Greater selectivity therefore remains essential in our investment approach.
  • We are thus selectively positioned in themes such as innovation (including Montage Technology, CATL, and Horizon Robotics) and future mobility (Didi), while also favoring high-yield companies with shareholder-friendly policies (VIPSHOP). In a context of limited confidence in a rapid economic recovery, these companies offer both resilience and attractive shareholder returns.
  • During the month, we significantly increased our exposure to Tencent, a stock to which we had been underweight, and which remains a key player in China’s artificial intelligence revolution.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  7 Oct 2025.
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
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The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 09/10/2025

Carmignac Portfolio China New Economy Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  30 Sep 2025.
Asia100.0 %
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Key figures

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Exposure Data

Data as of:  30 Sep 2025.
Equity Investment Weight97.4 %
Net Equity Exposure97.4 %
Number of Equity Issuers37
Active Share71.4 %

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 31 August 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.
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 31 August 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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