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Mark Denham named Best Alpha Manager by Fundinfo

Published on
4 July 2025
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FE Fundinfo have awarded Mark Denham Best Alpha Manager for his continuous outperformance on European equities over the long term.

We're pleased to announce that Mark Denham has been named as FE fundinfo’s Best Alpha Manager in the European equities category.

The Alpha Manager awards showcase and celebrate exceptional fund managers, who are leaders in the industry and have consistently outperformed their peer group over time. The awards take into account a fund manager’s full career, including each fund they have managed as well as which companies they’ve worked for.

Be part of the European awakening

After two years of stagnating economic growth, Europe appears to be finally emerging as an economic powerhouse. It stands to be one of the main beneficiaries of the faltering US market despite the correction of European quality growth stocks over recent months. However, moments when high-quality companies can be bought at discounted prices are relatively rare. We are convinced that now is a good opportunity to acquire (more) shares of strong businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and consistent earnings trajectories at a significant discount.

Mark Denham joined Carmignac in 2016 as a Portfolio Manager and he is now Head of Equities. He manages, among other funds, FP Carmignac European Leaders -fund which aims to leverage on hidden opportunities within the region. Through a bottom-up approach, Mark focuses on European ex-UK quality companies with long-term growth prospects. Over the last 20 years, Mark has developed a distinctive approach when identifying companies capable of weathering economic cycles while aiming for long-term industry leadership. His investment process is based on two specific criteria: high and sustainable profitability, and reinvestment of earnings to support future growth. Mark’s quality approach also comprises a sustainable scope enabling the Fund to contribute positively to society and the environment.

Watch Mark Denham present FP Carmignac European Leaders

Methodology
FE fundinfo chose 60 nominees over 12 categories for its 2025 awards based on their Alpha Manager rating (Mark has been rated for several years). This ranking means they are within the top 10% of managers overseeing funds for UK-based retail investors, with the top five highest scoring managers in each asset class category being nominated. Award winners are decided by FE fundinfo’s analyst team.

FE fundinfo is a financial data company connecting the investment industry in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific – all on one integrated platform. For further information about FE fundinfo ratings or methodology, please visit: https://fefundinfo.com/products/institutions/ratings.

FP Carmignac European Leaders

A high-conviction, bottom-up European Ex-UK Equity strategy
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FP Carmignac European Leaders A GBP ACC

ISIN: GB00BJHPHZ49
Recommended minimum investment horizon
5 years
Risk indicator*
6/7
SFDR - Fund Classification
Article -

*Risk Scale from the KIID (Key Investor Information Document). Risk 1 does not mean a risk-free investment. This indicator may change over time.

Main risks of the fund

Equity: The Fund may be affected by stock price variations, the scale of which is dependent on external factors, stock trading volumes or market capitalization.
Currency: Currency risk is linked to exposure to a currency other than the Fund’s valuation currency, either through direct investment or the use of forward financial instruments.
Discretionary Management: Anticipations of financial market changes made by the Management Company have a direct effect on the Fund's performance, which depends on the stocks selected.
The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectus to view the exhaustive list of risks.

Fees

ISIN: GB00BJHPHZ49
Maximum subscription fees paid to distributors
-
Redemption Fees
-
Conversion Fee
-
Ongoing Charges
0.89%
Management Fees
0.67% MAX
Performance Fees
-

Footnote

Performance

ISIN: GB00BJHPHZ49
FP Carmignac European Leaders+2.2+6.8+13.9−14.8+13.9+27.1+18.2
Reference Indicator+12.8+1.9+14.8−7.6+16.7+7.5+8.8
FP Carmignac European Leaders+8.6%+7.4%+10.3%
Reference Indicator+10.3%+10.5%+8.8%

Source: Carmignac at 30 May 2025.
Date of 1st NAV : 15/05/2019.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.

Reference Indicator: MSCI Europe ex UK NR index

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This document was prepared by Carmignac Gestion, Carmignac UK Ltd or Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg and is being distributed in the UK by Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg. FP Carmignac ICVC (the “Company”) is an Investment Company with variable capital incorporated in England and Wales under registered number 839620 and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with effect from 04/04/2019 and launched on 15 May 2019. FundRock Partners Limited is the Authorised Corporate Director (the “ACD”) of the Company and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Second Floor, Hamilton Centre, Rodney Way, Chelmsford, CM1 3BY, UK (Registered in England and Wales under No 4162989). Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg SA has been appointed as the Investment Manager and distributor in respect of the Company. Carmignac UK Ltd, has been appointed as a sub-Investment Manager of the Company. Carmignac UK Ltd (Registered in England and Wales under No 14162894) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:984288).

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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.

Access to the Fund may be subject to restrictions regarding certain persons or countries. The Fund has not been registered under the US Securities Act of 1933. The Fund may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, for the benefit or on behalf of a «U.S. person», according to the definition of the US Regulation S and FATCA. The risks, fees and ongoing charges are described in the KIID. The KIID must be made available to the subscriber prior to subscription. The subscriber must read the KIID. Investors may lose some or all their capital, as the capital in the funds are not guaranteed. The Fund’s prospectus, KIID, NAV and annual reports are available at www.carmignac.com, or upon request to the Management Company. The Management Company can cease promotion in your country anytime. Investors have access to a summary of their rights in English at section 5 of "Regulatory information” page on the following link: https://www.carmignac.com/en-gb/regulatory-information.

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CARMIGNAC GESTION Luxembourg - City Link - 7, rue de la Chapelle - L-1325 Luxembourg - Tel : (+352) 46 70 60 1 Subsidiary of Carmignac Gestion - Investment fund management company approved by the CSSF. Public limited company with share capital of € 23,000,000 - RCS Luxembourg B 67 549.