Equity strategies

Carmignac Emergents

Emerging marketsArticle 9
Share Class

FR0010149302

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
Equities92.1 %
Other7.9 %
Data as of:  Dec 31, 2025.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 932.4 %
+ 117.3 %
- 0.7 %
+ 39.3 %
+ 25.1 %
From 03/02/1997
To 06/02/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
+ 1.4 %
+ 18.8 %
- 18.6 %
+ 24.7 %
+ 44.7 %
- 10.7 %
- 15.6 %
+ 9.5 %
+ 4.6 %
+ 23.1 %
Net Asset Value
1573.86 €
Asset Under Management
1 280 M €
Net Equity Exposure31/12/2025
92.1 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  Feb 6, 2026.
​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.
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. The SFDR classification of the Funds may change over time.

Carmignac 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:  Jan 30, 2026.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Hovasse Xavier

Xavier HOVASSE

Head of Emerging Equities, 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 November 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 January, emerging markets extended the positive momentum of 2025, once again outperforming developed markets. This momentum reflects a rotation in favour of emerging markets, following several years of strong performance concentration in a limited number of US technology stocks.
  • Major developments have supported this performance: the softening of the dollar; acknowledgement of Asia’s AI prowess; combined fiscal support and monetary orthodoxy and a reform-led rally in South Korea.
  • Korean equities were the standout performers, rising by more than 22% in euros. The rally was fueled by earnings releases from major US technology companies reaffirming significant capital expenditure commitments to AI infrastructure, alongside growing optimism around the memory upcycle. Reports pointing to DRAM price increases in the first quarter further boosted sentiment, driving sharp gains across semiconductor and memory-related stocks.
  • Latin American equities continued to perform well, supported in part by strong metals prices. Brazil advanced further, buoyed by the signing of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and by presidential polling data suggesting a weakening position for President Lula.
  • Chinese equities posted gains in both Shanghai and Hong Kong, though performance was more subdued. China recorded a record trade surplus of nearly USD 1.2 trillion, highlighting its ability to sustain strong export momentum despite a challenging geopolitical backdrop. However, Hong Kong-listed equities lagged, weighed down by renewed regulatory and tax scrutiny targeting internet and e-commerce platforms.
  • By contrast, Indian equities underperformed early in the year, declining by around 7% over the month, constrained by tariff-related uncertainties and concerns over India’s relative positioning within the AI value chain.

Performance commentary

  • Against this backdrop, the fund delivered a solid absolute performance over the month, although it underperformed its reference indicator.
  • The strategy benefited from its exposure to Korean equities, notably through strong rebounds in SK Hynix and Hyundai Motor. Hyundai’ s share price was supported by several strategic announcements, including a partnership with Google, the unveiling of its Atlas humanoid robot, and plans to build a manufacturing facility capable of producing up to 30,000 robots per year by 2028. These developments reinforced its positioning in next-generation technologies.
  • Our selective overweight exposure to Latin America, particularly Mexico and Brazil, also contributed positively, notably through holdings such as Grupo Banorte and Axia Energia.
  • Conversely, in a month marked by strong rallies in Korean and Taiwanese markets, our relative underweight positioning in these markets detracted from relative performance.

Outlook strategy

  • After several years in the shadow of developed markets, emerging market equities are showing clear signs of structural revival. We believe a longer-term rally remains supported by a weaker US dollar, prospective interest rate cuts, improvements in corporate governance and industrial policy, exposure to AI-related supply chains and continued earnings growth.
  • The global environment in 2026 should remain constructive but increasingly selective. Returns are likely to be more earnings-driven, favouring companies with structural growth, visible profit trajectories and strong balance sheets rather than broad cyclical exposure.
  • The fund is well positioned through a balanced portfolio combining quality growth stocks exposed to high-growth structural themes with quality companies offering more moderate growth but higher yields, supported by solid balance sheets and strong cash flow generation.
  • Asia remains a core pillar of the portfolio, particularly through exposure to the AI and semiconductor value chains, where demand for advanced computing power continues to accelerate. We maintain positions in SK Hynix, TSMC and Asia Vital Components. During the month, we increased exposure to the memory segment by reinitiating a position in Samsung Electronics and adding Lotes, a key Taiwanese electronics supplier.
  • China continues to follow a two-speed growth trajectory, with stabilisation but limited prospects for meaningful re-acceleration given the authorities’ reluctance to deploy large-scale stimulus. Rather than broad market exposure, we focus on selective opportunities linked to innovation. During the month, we initiated a position in Tencent Music Entertainment, the leading music streaming platform in China.
  • Despite a challenging 2025, the long-term growth story in India and South-East Asia remains intact. In India, reduced tariff uncertainty can lead to improved sentiment, but elevated valuations and lower forward earnings growth versus EM peers warrant continued selectivity, favouring high-quality domestic franchises.
  • In Latin America, we maintain selective exposure to Mexico and Brazil, where political noise continues to create mispricing opportunities. Following a strong year, we reduced exposure by exiting positions such as Hapvida.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Feb 6, 2026.
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
​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 10/02/2026

Carmignac Emergents Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  Dec 31, 2025.
Asia83.2 %
Latin America15.9 %
Eastern Europe0.9 %
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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:  Dec 31, 2025.
Equity Investment Weight92.1 %
Net Equity Exposure92.1 %
Number of Equity Issuers39
Active Share79.0 %

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

Head of Emerging Equities, 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 November 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.
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

Head of Emerging Equities, Fund Manager
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