Equity strategies

FP Carmignac Emerging Markets

Share Class

GB00BK1W2P36

FP Carmignac Emerging Markets fund performance

Fund performance vs. reference indicator (basis 100 - net of fees)

Data as of:  17 Nov 2025.

Calendar Year Performance (as %)

Calendar Year Performance (as %)

Data as of:  31 Oct 2025.
FP Carmignac Emerging Markets - A GBP ACC
Comparator Benchmark: MSCI EM NR index
FP Carmignac Emerging Markets A GBP ACC+33.2 %+8.7 %+20.6 %+31.2 %+57.3 %+32.7 %-
Comparator Benchmark+26.6 %+6.7 %+13.9 %+25.2 %+55.6 %+41.0 %-
Category Average+24.6 %+6.1 %+13.6 %+23.5 %+50.9 %+35.1 %-
Ranking (quartile)111123-
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
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Source: Carmignac at 31/10/2025.

Statistics (%)

These measures are used to assess a Fund's risk-adjusted performance. A well-performing Fund should ideally have a solid return (measured by the Sharpe ratio and alpha) relative to its risk (measured by volatility), while being well aligned with market expectations (measured by beta relative to the reference indicator).

Volatility

Data as of:  31 Oct 2025.
Fund+14.8 %+17.1 %+17.6 %
Comparator Benchmark+12.9 %+14.5 %+14.9 %
Calculation : Weekly basis

Ratio

Data as of:  31 Oct 2025.
Sharpe Ratio +0.7 %+0.2 %+0.5 %
Beta+0.9 %+1.0 %+1.0 %
Alpha0.0 %0.0 %-0.1 %
Calculation : Weekly basis
Comparator Benchmark: MSCI EM NR index
Source: Carmignac at 31 Oct 2025.

Monthly Gross Performance Contribution

The contribution to performance demonstrates the different sources of returns. The sum of these elements is equal to the performance before the deduction of management fees applicable to the portfolio for the period in question. Fees payable for the period account for the difference between the gross performance and the net performance.

Monthly Gross Performance Contribution

Data as of:  31 Oct 2025.
Equity portfolio+8.1 %
Bond Portfolio0 %
Equity derivatives0 %
Bond derivatives0 %
Currency Derivatives0.0 %
Mutual fund-0.1 %
Total+7.9 %

Comments from the Investment Team

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FP Carmignac Emerging Markets Monthly comments

Data as of:  31 Oct 2025.
The Investment 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 30 September 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, emerging markets recorded a strong rebound, outperforming their developed market counterparts, supported by the excellent performance of Asian tech names.
  • 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.
  • In South Korea and Taiwan, markets remained buoyant, driven by the strength of the technology sector and the massive investments by U.S. tech giants in data centers, which continue to support robust demand for semiconductors.
  • Indian equities also extended their upward momentum, fueled by strong domestic investor buying. Meanwhile, Latin American markets — particularly Brazil and Mexico — posted modest advances, in line with the broadly positive global equity trend.

Performance Commentary

  • In October, the fund delivered strong absolute and relative performance, significantly outperforming its reference index, largely driven by the exceptional strength of the Asian technology sector.
  • SK Hynix was the largest contributor, gaining more than 60% over the month. The company reported excellent quarterly results, with 39% year-on-year revenue growth in the third quarter with a USD 5 billion strategic partnership with Amazon to develop an AI data center in South Korea, which further boosted investor confidence.
  • TSMC, the fund’s biggest holding, also posted solid gains, benefiting from its central role in the global semiconductor supply chain, posting a 40% year-on-year increase in revenues. The portfolio further benefited from positions in Hyundai Motor and LG Chem, as well as from strong contributions by its Indian holdings, notably Kotak Mahindra and ICICI Lombard.
  • Conversely, VIPShop and Sea Ltd slightly were weak during the period, with limited impact on the fund’s overall performance.

Outlook and Investment 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 Equatorial, SK Hynix, and adding to high-conviction stocks where we see more upside potential such as Policybazaar and Didi.
  • We also initiated a position in Horizon Robotics, China’s leading provider of smart driving solutions, designing chips that enable autonomous and energy-efficient vehicles. The company has a proprietary solution combining hardware and software in a unique platform, creating sticky customers and a clear technological edge. We see the company as a key beneficiary of China’s rapid adoption of autonomous driving, supported by strong government incentives and rising demand from local carmaker. The pullback in September offered a compelling entry point.

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