Fixed income strategies

Carmignac Portfolio Credit

Global marketArticle 6
Share Class

LU1932489690

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
Bonds92.6 %
Other7.4 %
Data as of:  Apr 30, 2026.
Risk Indicator

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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 56.6 %
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+ 14.5 %
+ 26.3 %
+ 5.4 %
From 31/12/2018
To 11/05/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 20.9 %
+ 10.8 %
+ 3.4 %
- 12.7 %
+ 10.9 %
+ 8.6 %
+ 7.0 %
Net Asset Value
156.58 €
Asset Under Management
3 068 M €
Yield to Maturity31/03/2026
5.9 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  May 11, 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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:  Apr 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 March 31, 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

  • Despite of the fragile ceasefire in the middle east, the pressure on commodities remained high in April amid prospects of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and potential US military action against Iran leading to a stabilization of the Brent above $100/bbl.
  • Sticky commodity prices have led to stabilization in the rate market, with investors still anticipating three rate hikes by the European Central Bank by the end of the year and no longer expecting any easing from the Federal Reserve.
  • In the US, the Fed held rates steady at 3.50–3.75% In April, the FOMC adopting a more hawkish tone in what appears to be the most divided meetings on record. J. Powell confirmed he will remain on the Board as long as necessary. Growth accelerated with flash Q1-GDP at 2.0%, partly supported by public spending, while inflation picked-up with the PCE index pointing at 3.5%.
  • In the Eurozone, the ECB kept rates unchanged at 2%, and hinting at potential hikes as from the June meeting. Flash Q1-GDP slowed to 0.1% and April flash inflation rose to 3.0% YoY, pointing to a stagflationary backdrop.
  • During the month, yield curves were in a slightly bearish configuration. In the eurozone, the German 2-year yield rose by +3 bps over the month compared to +4 bps for the 10-year yield. A similar pattern was observed in the United States, with the 2-year yield increasing by +5 bps and the 10-year yield by +2 bps. Paradoxically, risk appetite was much more pronounced on the credit front, where credit spreads in the high-yield spectrum tightened by -60bps on the iTraxx Xover index during the month of April.

Performance commentary

  • The Fund posted a positive absolute performance in April in line with its reference indicator in a bullish environment for credit despite volatility.
  • We kept a high level of protection in the portfolio while we think valuation could widened in such environment going forward.
  • On the other hand, we benefited from the reopening of primary market to increase our exposure to defensive subordinated financial new issues and corporate hybrid instruments.
  • Finally, we maintain an exposure of approximately 5% of the fund's net assets to structured credit (CLOs), which have been performing steadily in April thanks to their floating rate features.

Outlook strategy

  • We continue to focus on our core investment themes through a selection of high-yield bonds, including in the energy sector, financial debt and structured credit.
  • Given the current volatility on the credit markets, we are maintaining a high level of credit index coverage, which now accounts for approximately 18% of the Fund's net assets.
  • After years of weakness due to abundant liquidity and low capital costs, default rates are expected to return to levels close to historical averages, which we believe should create idiosyncratic opportunities.
  • Finally, the portfolio's high carry (around 5.7%) and apparent dispersion within the credit spectrum should mitigate short-term volatility and help generate medium to long-term mid single digit performance.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  May 11, 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 13/05/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Credit Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Asset Allocation

Data as of:  Apr 30, 2026.
Bonds92.6 %
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Derivatives Operations5.6 %
Equities1.8 %
Credit Default Swap-18 %
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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:  Mar 31, 2026.
Modified Duration3.8
Yield to Maturity5.9 %
Average Coupon5.3 %
Number of Issuers274
Number of Bonds463
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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