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Relative to our broad reference indicator, our positions in the Materials sector was the primary detractor.
At a stock level, SK Hynix was the main detractor during the month, as the geopolitical tensions such as export restrictions affected the sentiment.
Our outperformance was mainly driven by our stock selection in the Industrials sector.
Siemens Energy was the largest contributor to our performance, by surpassing market expectations with robust order intake and impressive revenue growth.
Our strong conviction in semiconductors remains intact. Consequently, we increased our positions in the Green Technology sub-theme, particularly in Nvidia and TSMC.
We believe that our diversification across sub-themes will enable us to better navigate the current market environment.
North America | 55.0 % |
Asia | 26.6 % |
Europe | 17.9 % |
Latin America | 0.4 % |
Africa | 0.2 % |
Through Carmignac Portfolio Climate Transition, we are adopting a differentiated approach to climate change that reflects our sustainable philosophy. This position is in line with our first theme of ESG engagement: Climate.
Market environment
The month started with President Trump’s announcement of tariffs that were more extensive and severe than anticipated.
This led to an immediate sell-off in equity markets and a surge in the VIX index, which measures implied market volatility, reaching the highest level observed since the pandemic began.
Gold emerged as the primary beneficiary amid April's turbulence, achieving a new all-time high.
On the other hand, commodities lost some of their gains accumulated earlier in the year, as oil prices plummeted by 16%.
This was driven by escalating recession concerns and a strategic decision by OPEC members to increase supply.