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:  11 Oct 2025.

Calendar Year Performance (as %)

Calendar Year Performance (as %)

Data as of:  30 Sep 2025.
FP Carmignac Emerging Markets - A GBP ACC
Comparator Benchmark: MSCI EM NR index
FP Carmignac Emerging Markets A GBP ACC+22.6 %+7.7 %+13.9 %+19.5 %+36.6 %+27.4 %-
Comparator Benchmark+18.6 %+7.5 %+12.6 %+16.9 %+37.0 %+34.8 %-
Category Average+17.4 %+6.6 %+12.1 %+16.2 %+34.2 %+29.8 %-
Ranking (quartile)121123-
​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 30/09/2025.

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:  30 Sep 2025.
Fund+15.0 %+16.8 %+17.5 %
Comparator Benchmark+13.8 %+14.4 %+14.9 %
Calculation : Weekly basis

Ratio

Data as of:  30 Sep 2025.
Sharpe Ratio +0.4 %+0.1 %+0.4 %
Beta+1.0 %+1.0 %+1.0 %
Alpha0.0 %-0.1 %-0.1 %
Calculation : Weekly basis
Comparator Benchmark: MSCI EM NR index
Source: Carmignac at 30 Sep 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:  30 Sep 2025.
Equity portfolio+7.0 %
Bond Portfolio0 %
Equity derivatives0 %
Bond derivatives0 %
Currency Derivatives0.0 %
Mutual fund-0.1 %
Total+6.8 %

Comments from the Investment Team

Read the Investment team's analysis below.

FP Carmignac Emerging Markets Monthly comments

Data as of:  30 Sep 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 31 August 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

  • Emerging markets posted strong gains in September (MSCI EM +6.7% in euros), supported by the strength of the Asian technology sector and the weakening of the US dollar.
  • On the geopolitical front, Xi Jinping brought together key leaders of the “Global South,” including Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin, to deepen economic cooperation and trade integration, fueling renewed investor optimism toward emerging economies.
  • In China, manufacturing activity remained slightly in contraction territory (PMI at 49.8), but “new economy” sectors — including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and digital services — drove market performance, supported by public policies increasingly focused on innovation.
  • In South Korea and Taiwan, the continued rebound in global semiconductor demand sustained equity market performance, confirming the positive momentum and Asia’s key role within the AI revolution.
  • In Mexico, markets also recorded solid gains, driven by several supportive factors, including a 25-bps policy rate cut, and robust foreign direct investment inflows reaching USD 34 billion (+10% year-on-year).
  • In Brazil, despite inflation remaining above target — warranting the maintenance of the policy rate at 15% — and persistent political tensions, equity markets benefited from the strength of the agricultural sector and attractive valuations.

Performance Commentary

  • In September, the fund delivered an excellent performance, outperforming its reference indicator.
  • SK Hynix was the top contributor, benefiting from strong global demand for semiconductors, attractive valuations, and a market-friendly political environment. Moreover, the company’s announcement of the internal certification of its HBM4 memory and preparations for mass production was positively received by investors.
  • Within the AI and semiconductor theme, the portfolio also benefited from its positions in TSMC and Elite Material.
  • In China, the strong market rally supported our holdings in consumer discretionary names such as Vipshop and Tencent, as well as in CATL, the Chinese EV battery giant.
  • Finally, our Latin American holdings also added value, notably through the Brazilian utilities Eletrobras and Equatorial Energia, along with the Mexican bank Banorte and the industrial real estate company Vesta.

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 Eletrobras, Elite Materials, and Vipshop, and adding to high-conviction stocks where we see more upside potential such as SK Hynix, Didi, and Prosus (as a proxy to Tencent).
  • We also initiated a position in Asia Vital Components, Taiwan’s leader in liquid cooling, a high-quality operator with a strong balance sheet. The recent pullback offered a compelling entry point.

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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. 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.