Equity strategies

Carmignac China New Economy

French mutual fund (FCP)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
Equities97.1 %
Other2.9 %
Data as of:  Sep 30, 2025.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 32.9 %
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- 20.4 %
+ 21.3 %
+ 26.6 %
From 31/12/2019
To 06/11/2025
Calendar Year Performance 2024
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+ 93.4 %
- 29.3 %
- 3.5 %
- 22.0 %
+ 1.4 %
Net Asset Value
132.94 €
Asset Under Management
99 M €
Net Equity Exposure30/09/2025
97.1 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

Article

8
Data as of:  Nov 6, 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 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:  Oct 31, 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 September 30, 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

  • In October, Chinese markets experienced some volatility, ending the month lower for Hong Kong–listed equities and slightly higher for Shanghai–listed shares.
  • At the start of the month, U.S.–China tensions resurfaced after Beijing announced new restrictions on rare earth exports, triggering an immediate response from Washington, which threatened to impose 100% tariffs. However, sentiment improved toward the end of the period following a meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump — their first since Trump’s inauguration. The discussion led to a one-year suspension of China’s export restrictions on rare earths and a reduction of U.S. tariffs to 47%, temporarily easing trade frictions.
  • Despite this brief reprieve, Chinese equity indices paused to consolidate their substantial gains after an exceptional rally in September and since the beginning of the year.
  • On the macroeconomic front, retail sales continued to slow for the fourth consecutive month (+3% year-on-year in September), while manufacturing activity remained in contraction territory, with the NBS Manufacturing PMI at 49 points.

Performance commentary

  • In this context, the fund delivered a negative performance, while outperforming its reference indicator.
  • Our strategy benefited from its exposure to technology stocks, supported by strong investment demand in the AI sector. In this regard, the main contributor to performance during the month was Asia Vital Components, a Taiwanese company specializing in cooling solutions for data centers.
  • We also benefited from the appreciation of TSMC’s share price, which posted a solid advance, supported by its key position in the semiconductor value chain and a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue.
  • However, we were partially impacted by our positions in the consumer discretionary sector, particularly Alibaba, Yadea, and Anta Sports.

Outlook strategy

  • We remain constructive on China, supported by a notable 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.
  • Our recent visit to China confirmed two encouraging trends: the growing priority given to technological innovation and the renewed investor interest in Hong Kong markets. We identify several sectors with strong structural growth potential, including technologies related to artificial intelligence, the experience economy, wellness, future mobility, education, fintech, and essential everyday platforms.
  • Regarding the artificial intelligence theme, we believe that China is well positioned to benefit from this technological revolution. As Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, recently stated, “China will win the AI race,” notably thanks to its large pool of engineers and exceptionally low energy costs.
  • Although Chinese markets have already posted strong gains since the start of the year, valuations remain attractive. However, this is a market where stock selection will remain the key performance driver, rather than market beta. A selective approach therefore remains essential in our investment decisions.
  • Within the fund, we recently initiated a new position in Asia Vital Components, a Taiwanese company specializing in cooling solutions for data centers.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Nov 6, 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™ :  © 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 08/11/2025

Carmignac China New Economy Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  Sep 30, 2025.
Asia100.0 %
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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:  Sep 30, 2025.
Equity Investment Weight97.1 %
Net Equity Exposure97.1 %
Number of Equity Issuers37
Active Share78.1 %

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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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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​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 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.