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:  9 Feb 2026.

Calendar Year Performance (as %)

Calendar Year Performance (as %)

Data as of:  30 Jan 2026.
FP Carmignac Emerging Markets - A GBP ACC
Comparator Benchmark: MSCI EM NR index
FP Carmignac Emerging Markets A GBP ACC+5.6 %+5.6 %+2.2 %+29.5 %+36.4 %+9.4 %-
Comparator Benchmark+6.7 %+6.7 %+4.8 %+29.3 %+42.7 %+29.8 %-
Category Average+6.6 %+6.6 %+4.9 %+27.7 %+38.5 %+23.8 %-
Ranking (quartile)444234-
​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 30/01/2026.

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 Jan 2026.
Fund+13.8+16.3+17.4
Comparator Benchmark+12.5+13.9+14.8
Calculation : Weekly basis

Ratio

Data as of:  30 Jan 2026.
Sharpe Ratio +0.4-0.1+0.5
Beta+1.0+1.0+1.0
Alpha0.00.00.0
Calculation : Weekly basis
Comparator Benchmark: MSCI EM NR index
Source: Carmignac at 30 Jan 2026.

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 Dec 2025.
Equity portfolio+1.0 %
Bond Portfolio0 %
Equity derivatives0 %
Bond derivatives0 %
Currency Derivatives0.0 %
Mutual fund0.0 %
Total+1.1 %

Comments from the Investment Team

Read the Investment team's analysis below.

FP Carmignac Emerging Markets Monthly comments

Data as of:  30 Jan 2026.
The Investment 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 30 November 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 and Investment 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.

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