Equity strategies

Carmignac Portfolio Emergents

Emerging marketsArticle 9
Share Class

LU0992626720

Grasping the most promising opportunities within the emerging universe
  • A concentrated and high conviction portfolio seeking high alpha generation across the diversified emerging market universe.
  • A Fund focused on selecting high-quality companies that offer attractive long-term growth prospects, with sound financials and sustainable profitability.
  • A sustainable Fund that aims to positively contribute to the environment and society while seeking to achieve a low carbon footprint.
Key documents
Asset Allocation
Equities96 %
Other4 %
Data as of:  29 Aug 2025.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 147.8 %
+ 153.1 %
+ 28.8 %
+ 36.3 %
+ 16.3 %
From 15/11/2013
To 07/10/2025
Calendar Year Performance 2024
- 0.4 %
+ 17.8 %
+ 24.6 %
- 17.3 %
+ 19.8 %
+ 65.9 %
- 15.8 %
- 9.4 %
+ 8.0 %
+ 0.5 %
Net Asset Value
247.84 £
Asset Under Management
490 M €
Net Equity Exposure29/08/2025
96.0 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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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).
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088 is a European regulation that requires asset managers to classify their funds as either 'Article 8' funds, which promote environmental and social characteristics, 'Article 9' funds, which make sustainable investments with measurable objectives, or 'Article 6' funds, which do not necessarily have a sustainability objective. For more information please refer to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/2088/oj.

Carmignac Portfolio Emergents 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
[Management Team] [Author] Hovasse Xavier

Xavier Hovasse

Fund Manager

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

  • Emerging markets posted strong gains in September (MSCI EM +6.7% in euros), supported by the strength of the Asian technology sector and the weakening of the US dollar.
  • On the geopolitical front, Xi Jinping brought together key leaders of the “Global South,” including Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin, to deepen economic cooperation and trade integration, fueling renewed investor optimism toward emerging economies.
  • In China, manufacturing activity remained slightly in contraction territory (PMI at 49.8), but “new economy” sectors — including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and digital services — drove market performance, supported by public policies increasingly focused on innovation.
  • In South Korea and Taiwan, the continued rebound in global semiconductor demand sustained equity market performance, confirming the positive momentum and Asia’s key role within the AI revolution.
  • In Mexico, markets also recorded solid gains, driven by several supportive factors, including a 25-bps policy rate cut, and robust foreign direct investment inflows reaching USD 34 billion (+10% year-on-year).
  • In Brazil, despite inflation remaining above target — warranting the maintenance of the policy rate at 15% — and persistent political tensions, equity markets benefited from the strength of the agricultural sector and attractive valuations.

Performance commentary

  • In September, the fund delivered an excellent performance, outperforming its reference indicator.
  • SK Hynix was the top contributor, benefiting from strong global demand for semiconductors, attractive valuations, and a market-friendly political environment. Moreover, the company’s announcement of the internal certification of its HBM4 memory and preparations for mass production was positively received by investors.
  • Within the AI and semiconductor theme, the portfolio also benefited from its positions in TSMC and Elite Material.
  • In China, the strong market rally supported our holdings in consumer discretionary names such as Vipshop and Tencent, as well as in CATL, the Chinese EV battery giant.
  • Finally, our Latin American holdings also added value, notably through the Brazilian utilities Eletrobras and Equatorial Energia, along with the Mexican bank Banorte and the industrial real estate company Vesta.

Outlook strategy

  • After years lagging developed markets, emerging-market equities are showing signs of structural revival. We continue to see multiple tailwinds for a sustained EM rally — a softer USD, rate cuts, improving corporate governance and industrial policies, clearer trade dynamics and resilient earnings growth.
  • Asia remains our strategic focus, particularly through exposure to the artificial intelligence value chain. We hold high-conviction positions in SK Hynix and TSMC, two core enablers of the global AI buildout.
  • In China, two positive trends stand out: a stronger push toward technological innovation and a revival of investor interest in Hong Kong markets. We are selectively positioned in innovation and battery leaders (CATL) and future mobility (Didi), while favouring high-yielding, shareholder-friendly names.
  • Latin America remains a core allocation, anchored in Brazil and Mexico. We retain conviction in Brazilian utilities and Mexican bank, though we have partially trimmed exposure after a strong year-to-date rally.
  • While India has underperformed short term, we see the long-term growth story intact, maintaining exposure to quality domestic franchises in banking, insurance, and consumption, largely insulated from tariff risks.
  • With the MSCI EM index nearing 15x current Price earnings (P/E) ratio, close to their historic highs, we’re staying disciplined — taking profits on outperformers like Eletrobras, Elite Materials, and Vipshop, and adding to high-conviction stocks where we see more upside potential such as SK Hynix, Didi, and Prosus (as a proxy to Tencent).
  • We also initiated a position in Asia Vital Components, Taiwan’s leader in liquid cooling, a high-quality operator with a strong balance sheet. The recent pullback offered a compelling entry point.

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).
​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 08/10/2025

Carmignac Portfolio Emergents Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  29 Aug 2025.
Asia79.8 %
Latin America18.9 %
Eastern Europe1.3 %
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Key figures

Below are the key figures for the Fund, which will give you a clearer idea of the Fund's management and equity positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  29 Aug 2025.
Equity Investment Weight96.0 %
Net Equity Exposure96.0 %
Number of Equity Issuers37
Active Share83.0 %

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Managers.
Fund Management Team
[Management Team] [Author] Hovasse Xavier

Xavier Hovasse

Fund Manager

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.
For over 30 years, Carmignac has been a pioneer in emerging markets. The combination of our fundamental financial analysis and our extra-financial approach, strengthened over the years, enables us to navigate emerging markets through our dedicated strategy.
[Management Team] [Author] Hovasse Xavier

Xavier Hovasse

Fund Manager
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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. Performance is shown net of fees (excluding any subscription fees payable to the distributor). 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 Fund’s prospectus, KIDs and annual reports are available at www.carmignac.ch, or through our representative in Switzerland, CACEIS (Switzerland), S.A., Route de Signy 35, P.O. Box 2259, CH-1260 Nyon. The paying agent is CACEIS Bank, Montrouge, succursale de Nyon/Suisse, Route de Signy 35, 1260 Nyon.
Carmignac Portfolio is a sub-fund of Carmignac Portfolio SICAV, an investment company under Luxembourg law, conforming to the UCITS Directive.
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.