Fixed income strategies

Carmignac Portfolio Flexible Bond

Global marketArticle 8
Share Class

LU0992631308

A flexible solution aiming to capture bond opportunities globally
  • A conviction-driven Fund aiming to seize global bond markets opportunities while systematically hedging the currency risk.
  • An investment process based on a top-down asset allocation and a bottom-up implementation of interest rate and credit strategies.
  • A flexible and non-benchmarked philosophy to navigate through diverse market environments, across the world.
Asset Allocation
Bonds54.5 %
Other45.5 %
Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 15.7 %
+ 15.2 %
+ 1.7 %
+ 9.1 %
+ 1.0 %
From 15/11/2013
To 06/03/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
- 0.1 %
+ 1.6 %
- 3.5 %
+ 4.9 %
+ 9.3 %
0.0 %
- 8.0 %
+ 2.8 %
+ 3.4 %
+ 3.1 %
Net Asset Value
1156.57 €
Asset Under Management
2 930 M €
Modified Duration 30/01/2026
-0.8
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  Mar 6, 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.

Carmignac Portfolio Flexible Bond 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:  Feb 27, 2026.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Rigeade Guillaume

Guillaume RIGEADE

Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Guillaume RIGEADE is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the December 31, 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.
[Management Team] [Author] Eliezer Ben Zimra

Eliezer BEN ZIMRA

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Eliezer BEN ZIMRA is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the December 31, 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

  • February was marked by a broader risk-off environment, initially triggered by a sell-off in software sector amid rising concerns about the impact of AI on employment and further exacerbated by renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The introduction of a 10% global tariff following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to suspend previous discretionary tariffs added to uncertainty and reinforced the cautious tone across markets.
  • In the United States, the Fed’s January minutes were hawkish, signaling limited scope for near-term rate cuts and leaving open the possibility of further tightening if inflation remains above target. Economic data remained solid: January job creation surprised to the upside, unemployment fell to 4.3%, wage growth accelerated to +3.7% YoY, both producer prices and core PCE came in above expectations, underscoring persistent inflation pressures.
  • In Europe, the ECB kept its key rate unchanged at 2%, describing the economy as resilient and inflation as being in a “good place”. Leading indicators continued to signal expansion in the euro area, mainly supported by stronger services momentum in Germany.
  • In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority in the early legislative election, enabling Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to advance her expansionary agenda more easily.
  • In this risk-off environment, driven by geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about AI, sovereign bonds rallied. The US 10-year yield fell by 29bps to below 4%, while the German 10-year Bund yield declined by 19bps. In credit markets, spreads widened, with the iTraxx Xover index up 13bps to 260bps.

Performance commentary

  • The fund generated a negative absolute and relative in February amid sharp easing of rates at end of the month.
  • Our rate overlay strategies and our exposition to inflation products were therefore the main negative contributors despite resilient economic figures which were in line with our economic scenario.
  • On the other hand, the rise in risk aversion benefited to our credit overlay strategies which delivered a positive contribution over the month.
  • During the period, we reduced our short position on the belly of the US yield curve and increased our exposure to US inflation breakeven.

Outlook strategy

  • The current environment presents many uncertainties, particularly on the geopolitical front, which could lead to greater volatility in risky assets.
  • The market appears pessimistic about the US economic outlook, thus incorporating strong rate cut expectations. On the other hand, the market is much more optimistic about the growth potential of the euro area, with no rate cuts anticipated from the ECB for the next twelve months.
  • The inflation trajectory seems to be upward across the Atlantic following the decisions of the US administration on tariffs and also on migration policy.
  • Based on these observations, we maintain a negative modified duration while maintaining a strong appetite for inflation-linked products. On the credit front, we maintain protections across the high-yield bond spectrum given the current level of valuation and the potential risk of widening credit spreads.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Mar 6, 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.
On 30/09/2019 the composition of the reference indicator changed: the ICE BofA ML Euro Broad Market Index coupons reinvested replaces the EONCAPL7. Performances are presented using the chaining method. On 10/03/2021 the Fund’s name was changed from Carmignac Portfolio Unconstrained Euro Fixed Income to Carmignac Portfolio Flexible Bond.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 09/03/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Flexible Bond Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Asset Allocation

Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
Bonds54.5 %
Money Market33.4 %
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Derivatives Operations11.8 %
Equities0.3 %
Credit Default Swap-18.2 %
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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:  Jan 30, 2026.
Modified Duration-0.8
Yield to Maturity3.2 %
Average Coupon2.4 %
Number of Issuers151
Number of Bonds199
Average RatingA-
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.

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] Rigeade Guillaume

Guillaume RIGEADE

Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Guillaume RIGEADE is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the December 31, 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.
[Management Team] [Author] Eliezer Ben Zimra

Eliezer BEN ZIMRA

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Eliezer BEN ZIMRA is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the December 31, 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.
Eliezer and myself are managing this strategy with the objective to offer investors a flexible and diversified investment solution investing across fixed income markets, while hedging the currency risk.
[Management Team] [Author] Rigeade Guillaume

Guillaume RIGEADE

Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Guillaume RIGEADE is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the December 31, 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.
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