Equity strategies

FP Carmignac European Leaders

OEICEuropean market
Share Class

GB00BNDQ7P95

A high-conviction, bottom-up European Ex-UK Equity strategy
  • An investment process seeking profitable companies with attractive long-term prospects, built on robust fundamentals and strong business models
  • A high-conviction, low turnover, concentrated portfolio designed to maximise long-term alpha generation
  • A socially responsible approach which includes negative screening, ESG criteria integration, and a low carbon emission approach
Asset Allocation
Equities94.4 %
Other5.6 %
Data as of:  30 Jun 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 31.3 %
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+ 16.0 %
+ 21.0 %
+ 7.9 %
From 21/12/2020
To 06/08/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 2.1 %
+ 14.3 %
- 14.5 %
+ 14.3 %
+ 7.1 %
+ 5.8 %
Net Asset Value
£1.27
Asset Under Management
89 M £
Net Equity Exposure30/06/2026
94.4%
Data as of:  6 Aug 2026.
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.

FP Carmignac European Leaders fund performance

Take a look at the Fund's performance supported by our Fund managers’ market commentary and strategy insight.

Our monthly comments

Data as of:  31 Jul 2026.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Denham Mark

Mark DENHAM

Head of Equities, Fund Manager

Market environment

  • European equities delivered another positive month in July, reaching a new record high despite periods of heightened volatility.
  • Markets were supported by a stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings season, with technology, financials and energy companies reporting robust results that boosted investor confidence and earnings expectations.
  • Market leadership broadened beyond technology, with industrials, defence, financials and mining stocks also contributing positively to performance, reflecting improving confidence in the European economic and earnings outlook.
  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove sharp swings in oil prices and temporarily weighed on market sentiment, although easing crude prices towards the end of the month helped support risk assets.
  • The ECB maintained a cautious, data-dependent stance, leaving monetary policy broadly unchanged.

Performance commentary

  • Over the month of July, the fund delivered a slightly negative absolute return and outperformed its reference indicator.
  • The main detractor over the month was our positioning in Healthcare. Despite encouraging company fundamentals, several holdings lagged a market increasingly focused on more cyclical and AI-related opportunities, resulting in both allocation and stock selection headwinds.
  • Our lack of exposure to the Energy sector also weighed on relative performance, as rising oil prices during periods of heightened geopolitical tensions supported strong gains across European energy stocks.
  • On the other hand, our strongest contributor was stock selection within Information Technology. SAP rebounded strongly following robust quarterly results and renewed optimism around enterprise AI spending, while Bechtle also performed well as investor confidence in IT services improved.
  • Industrials also contributed positively through stock selection. RELX, IMCD and Experian were among the top contributors over the month, supported by resilient earnings, continued pricing power and improving investor sentiment towards high-quality compounders.

Outlook strategy

  • We made very few changes over the month of July. Throughout the month we continued to trim a few names on strength and recent high momentum.
  • We continued trimming Prysmian on strength as well as starting to trim ASML. We also started to trim food ingredients company Novonesis post recent strength.
  • On the other hand, we added to names on relative weakness, such as Genmab, Argenx, EssilorLuxottica Astrazeneca and DSV.
  • We remain constructive on the outlook for 2026. We believe high quality European equities are heavily oversold and now trade on appealing valuations, offering an attractive entry point for long term investors.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  6 Aug 2026.
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.
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Source: Carmignac at 07/08/2026

FP Carmignac European Leaders Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  30 Jun 2026.
Europe100.0%
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Key figures

Below are the key figures for the Fund, which will give you a clearer idea of the Fund's management and equity positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  30 Jun 2026.
Equity Investment Weight94.4%
Net Equity Exposure94.4%
Number of Equity Issuers43
Active Share80.0%

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Manager.
Fund Management Team
[Management Team] [Author] Denham Mark

Mark DENHAM

Head of Equities, Fund Manager
In our approach to European equities, we focus on sustainable high-quality companies which demonstrate high levels of profitability while favoring profits reinvestment over profits distribution to grow the business for the future.
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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.