Fixed income strategies

Carmignac Portfolio Credit

Global marketArticle 6
Share Class

LU1623762843

Access the entire credit spectrum for maximum flexibility
  • Conviction-driven and opportunistic strategies on global credit markets.
  • Non-benchmarked approach with high selectivity for a rigorous portfolio allocation.
  • In search for optimal risk/return profile over the credit cycle.
Key documents
Asset Allocation
Bonds98,1 %
Other1,9 %
Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
Risk Indicator

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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 55,2 %
-
+ 9,2 %
+ 20,8 %
- 1,3 %
From 31/07/2017
To 22/10/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 1,8 %
+ 1,7 %
+ 20,9 %
+ 10,4 %
+ 3,0 %
- 13,0 %
+ 10,6 %
+ 8,2 %
+ 6,7 %
Net Asset Value
155,19 €
Asset Under Management
2 874 M €
Yield to Maturity30/09/2026
6,5%
SFDR - Fund Classification

Article

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Data as of:  Oct 22, 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.
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. The SFDR classification of the Funds may change over time.

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Managers.
Fund Management Team
[Management Team] [Author] Verle Pierre

Pierre VERLÉ

Head of Credit, Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Pierre VERLÉ is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the September 30, 2026. 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.
The Fund has access to the entire credit universe, allowing us to explore the potential of multiple liquid credit instruments across the world, from the most to the least risky, and thus find opportunities in different market conditions.
[Management Team] [Author] Verle Pierre

Pierre VERLÉ

Head of Credit, Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Pierre VERLÉ is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the September 30, 2026. 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.
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Carmignac Portfolio Credit 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:  Sep 30, 2026.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Verle Pierre

Pierre VERLÉ

Head of Credit, Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Pierre VERLÉ is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the September 30, 2026. 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

  • The Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 4%, maintaining a clearly hawkish stance. Economic activity remains very resilient, with 162000 jobs created in August with a stable unemployment rate at 4.1%.
  • US inflation remains elevated at 3.4%, while core inflation is accelerating on a month-on-month basis. Higher energy prices could spill over more broadly across the economy and maintain pressure on the Fed.
  • The ECB raised its deposit rate by 25 bps to 2.5%. European economic activity remains resilient, with the composite PMI rising to 53.2 in September. However, the acceleration in headline inflation to 3.3% in August suggests that further monetary tightening may be warranted in the coming months.
  • The Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 bps to 1.25%, while the rise in Tokyo headline inflation to 2.7% could also support the case for further monetary tightening ahead.
  • The rates environment was highly volatile in September, with the US 2-year yield rising by 55 bps, compared with a 26 bps increase for its German counterpart. Long-term yields were not spared, with the US 10-year yield climbing by 53 bps, versus 26 bps for the German 10-year yield.
  • French government bonds also came under significant pressure, with the OAT-Bund spread widening by 40 bps over the month, reflecting market concerns over the country’s fiscal trajectory and a deteriorating political backdrop ahead of a new presidential election.

Performance commentary

  • The Fund posted a negative absolute return in September and underperformed its reference indicator.
  • The fund underperformed its reference indicator during the month, primarily reflecting the sharp rise in underlying rates. The repricing in the short and intermediate parts of the yield curve weighed mechanically on bond valuations, while our credit protections provided only a partial offset as spreads widened.
  • Portfolio activity remained relatively limited, although we participated selectively in the primary market including High Yield issues. CDS protection was slightly increased from 17.7% to 18.7%, while portfolio duration was reduced from 4.16 to 4.01.
  • Finally, we maintain an allocation of approximately 5% of the Fund's net assets to structured credit (CLOs), which has continued to deliver resilient performance this year, supported by its floating-rate characteristics.

Outlook strategy

  • We continue to focus on our core investment themes through a selection of attractive opportunities, notably in financials and energy, as well as structured credit.
  • Our defensive positioning does not reflect a negative view on credit, as growth remains resilient and corporate fundamentals solid. It is primarily driven by demanding valuations, with spreads close to historical tights and limited room for further tightening.
  • Against this backdrop, we maintain a meaningful credit hedge through the iTraxx Xover index, representing approximately 19% of the Fund’s net assets.
  • Finally, with a yield to maturity of 6.5%, the portfolio continues to offer attractive carry while maintaining a selective approach and preserving the flexibility to add risk should valuations become more compelling. As default rates gradually return towards historical averages following years of abundant liquidity and low funding costs, we expect more idiosyncratic opportunities to emerge.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Oct 22, 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.
Source: Carmignac at 23/10/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Credit Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Asset Allocation

Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
Bonds98,1 %
Equities1,3 %
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Derivatives Operations0,6 %
Credit Default Swap-18,7 %
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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 bond positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
Modified Duration4,0
Yield to Maturity6,5%
Average Coupon5,4%
Number of Issuers265
Number of Bonds459
Average RatingBBB-
Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the estimated annual rate of return expected on a bond if held until maturity and assuming all payments made as scheduled and reinvested at this rate. For perpetual bonds, the next call date is used for computation. Note that the yield shown does not take into account the FX carry and fees and expenses of the portfolio. The portfolio’s YTM is the weighted average individual bonds holdings' YTMs within the portfolio.

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